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Investigate abuses of disabled people by the Department of Work & Pensions

Submitted on Wednesday 22nd March 2017

Rejected on Monday 10th April 2017

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

Petition Action

Investigate abuses of disabled people by the Department of Work & Pensions

Petition Details

Accusations are surfacing that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments by some DWP contractors are intrusive and inappropriate - including assessors asking claimants "why haven't you killed yourself yet?" These allegations should be investigated immediately.

Additional Information

These allegations are deeply disturbing but unsurprising. It is wholly inkeeping with the DWP's appalling track record since the Conservative Party came to power in 2010. The UN has said there is evidence of "grave or systematic violation of rights of people with disabilities" by this government.

There should be a full public inquiry into the the sustained mistreatment of those with physical and/or mental disabilities by the DWP and their contractors.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.

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