Mhairi Black MP’s Private Member’s Bill, On Sanctions Debated in The House Of Commons On Friday 2nd December

Mhairi Black MP’s Private Member’s Bill, which will be debated in the House of Commons on Friday 2nd December, will introduce a code of conduct for Jobcentre staff across the UK that would ensure an individual’s personal circumstances would be taken into account before a sanction is issued.  

A report from the National Audit Office (NAO) found that the controversial benefits sanctions regime costs taxpayers a staggering £285 million compared to the £132 million a year that the cuts save.

A copy of the Bill is attatched at the bottom of this page.