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November 2, 2016

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Research shows sanctions regime failing by even its own standards

Commentary, Dr Sharon Wright, Employment and labour market, Research project - outputs, Welfare & social securityBy adminNovember 2, 2016

About a study that found that welfare sanctions not only create ‘widespread anxiety’ in claimants but saw some people forced to turn to crime to survive after seeing their benefits cut.

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