Forcing survivors to relive their experiences to claim tax credits for a third child is not ‘double support’,it’s a further violationOn Monday, Esther McVey, and the work and pensions secretary,caused controversy by calling the governments “rape clause” for child tax credits “an opportunity” for rape victims to gain emotional support. She suggested that demanding rape victims disclose details of their attack to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) would offer “double support” – both emotional and financial. Related: Esther McVey: child tax credit 'rape clause' is opportunity for victims Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk