Earned Settlement Policy spells a reduction in the rights of Disabled migrants
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The UK government's Earned Settlement policy will reduce rights for disabled migrants by imposing economic contribution requirements and restricting access to public funds including disability benefits and social care. The policy lacks clarity on exemptions for disabled people and will particularly harm disabled migrants unable to work and care workers who earn below the £25,000 threshold.
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On 2 November, the Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood MP, announced an update to the Earned Settlement proposals through the ‘Fairer Pathway to Settlement: Government response to the consultation’. Despite significant national and international concerns earlier this year, the policy raises more questions than answers and will lead to a real reduction in the rights of migrants.*Disclaimer: Even though…
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