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Criminals detained in hospital set to lose benefits

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Criminals detained in hospital set to lose benefits
The families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.
19 Oct, 23:21
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Serious criminals detained in hospital to no longer receive benefits
Killers and sex offenders who are detained in hospital will no longer receive benefits under new proposals called for by victims' families. The Government confirmed the move to end so-called "double provision" which enables offenders to claim hundreds of pounds a month for living costs while receiving NHS psychiatric treatment. Proposals set to be laid in Parliament on Tuesday would close the loophole and prevent s…
20 Oct, 04:21