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The UK plans to stop universal credit for serious crime convicts in hospitals, ending £800 monthly payments to thousands.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has announced plans to end universal credit payments for individuals convicted of serious crimes like manslaughter or rape who are detained in hospitals under court orders, potentially cutting off thousands in annual benefits.
Currently, such offenders receive over £800 monthly in benefits despite state-provided care.
The move aims to address what victims’ families and officials describe as a longstanding injustice, with support from families of victims including Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Kennedi-Westcarr-Sabaroche.
The policy would not affect those detained under mental health laws without criminal convictions.
The government will consult experts before finalizing the change, emphasizing fairness and ensuring benefits support those truly in need.
El Reino Unido planea detener el crédito universal para los condenados por delitos graves en los hospitales, poniendo fin a los pagos mensuales de £ 800 a miles de personas.