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Green paper could signal end of hate crime sentence outrage
Campaigners hope a new government green paper could finally herald the end of the “outrageous” disparity between sentences for disability and other hate crime murders. Someone found guilty of a…
New standard on web access ‘could have real impact’
The first “British standard” on website accessibility could force businesses to take the issue seriously, according to one leading disabled expert. British Standard 8788 (BS 8788) on web accessibility was…
RADAR boss to head government work review
A leading disabled campaigner is to head a new government review of the employment support it offers disabled people. Liz Sayce, chief executive of RADAR, will review support services such…
Survivor of brutal abuse forced to ‘pay back’ benefits
A disabled man who was brutally assaulted and neglected at a notorious residential home 20 years ago has been forced to “pay back” benefits that were fraudulently claimed in his…
Recorded hate crime nearly doubles in one year
Recorded levels of disability hate crime have almost doubled in one year, according to new police figures. The Association of Chief Police Officers figures show there were 1,402 recorded disability…
Transport for London is ‘dragging its feet’ over access
A new report by members of the London Assembly shows that Transport for London (TfL) is “dragging its feet” in upgrading to a modern, accessible transport network, say disabled activists.…
BBC dominates mental health media awards again
The BBC has again dominated an annual awards ceremony that recognises the best portrayals and reporting of mental distress. The broadcaster won six of the nine awards at the Mind…
Court recognises murder as hate crime, but legal flaws exposed
Hate crime campaigners have welcomed the recognition in court that the brutal murder of a disabled man in his own flat was a disability hate crime. Martin Mather, 23, was…
Europe’s disability strategy is ‘great step forward’
Europe’s leading disabled people’s organisation (DPO) has welcomed the European Union’s (EU) new 10-year disability strategy as a “great step” for disabled people. The European Disability Strategy was published this…
Welfare reform white paper: Disabled people to face harsh sanctions
Disabled people will face harsh penalties if they fail to comply with government efforts to help them prepare for work, according to a new welfare reform white paper. Launching a…
