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R (EM and Others) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Author / Contributor: Kris Gledhill
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R (EM and Others) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
   
Issue: Whether the differential treatment for the purpose of welfare benefits of prisoners transferred to hospital and patients detained under s3/37 Mental Health Act 1983 was justified.
   
Court: Administrative Court
   
Reference:   CO/5636/2006, CO/5640/2006, CO/6052/2006, CO/9154/2006, CO/9595/2006
   
Neutral Citation:   [2009] EWHC 454 (Admin)
   
Judge(s): Burnett J
   
Date: 13 March 2009