Criminals detained in hospital to be stripped of benefits under new government rules

Summary

Criminals detained in hospital are to be stripped of benefits, the government says, The Independent reported on Tuesday 20 October, and BBC News reported that such criminals are set to lose benefits. According to The Independent, regulations laid in parliament on Tuesday seek to close the loophole and prevent serious criminals receiving up to £800 a month in universal credit over several years. BBC News said the families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change, and Wales Online reported that the DWP confirms a plan to end 'unfair' benefit payments for one group and will lay out more details in Parliament on Tuesday. The Manchester Evening News said the DWP confirms plans to cut over £800 a month in benefits to serious offenders, after the Government carried out engagement with families of victims, and the Liverpool Echo said the Government has confirmed plans to close the so-called 'double provision' benefit loophole.

Latest: Criminals detained in hospital are to be stripped of benefits, the government says, The Independent reported, with regulations laid in parliament on Tuesday seeking to close the loophole and prevent serious criminals receiving up to £800 a month in universal credit over several years, and BBC News said the families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.

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