RJM, R (On The Application of) v Secretary of State For Work and Pensions [2008] UKHL 63 (22 October 2008)

The Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (UK) provides for a ‘disability premium’ for people receiving welfare payments, except where the person is ‘without accommodation’.

In this case the House of Lords decided that discrimination in the distribution of welfare payments can be justified under the European Convention on Human Rights.

Detailed case note.