The case was brought by Luke Davey, a Disabled person with high support needs, whose support package has been slashed after the closure of the Independent Living Fund.
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Sue Bott, Deputy CEO of Disability Rights UK, commenting on the decision said:
“The outcome of this case is very disappointing although perhaps not surprising given the weaknesses of the Care Act.
It demonstrates that the UN committee are correct in recommending that the CRPD needs to brought into UK law.
Only then can disabled people enjoy our right to independent living as set out in Article 19 of the Convention.”