Serious criminals detained in hospital to no longer receive benefits

Serious criminals detained in hospital to no longer receive benefits The mother of Barnaby Webber said it was a 'disgrace' her son's killer, Valdo Calocane, had ever received taxpayer funds Sign up to the News Newsletter Email address Sign up I agree to receive updates and information about my account, the GB News Community, and related products and services from GB News. By signing up you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy and Community Rules. Thank you for signing up! See the latest from GB News here . Choose GB News on Google - add us as a preferred source Choose GB News Support GB News Champion free speech and independent journalism while unlocking exclusive benefits. Support us 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 serious criminals receiving up to £800 a month in universal credit over several years. This would save an estimated tens of millions of pounds annually. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said: "We said we'd act to tackle this gross unfairness and we’re delivering on that promise. "For too long these violent criminals have had their living costs paid by the taxpayer twice over, while their victims and families paid the price. "That ends today because victims and taxpayers deserve a system that is fair and supports only those who genuinely need it." The new regulations are expected to come into force early next year after parliamentary approval. It was a 'disgrace' Valdo Calocane ever received taxpayers' money, his victim's families said | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE/PA Parents of Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley Kumar, who were killed by Valdo Calocane in Nottingham in 2023, welcomed the announcement. Calocane was convicted of manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility. Emma Webber, Barnaby’s mother, said: "This is long overdue, and simply the right thing to do. "It was a disgrace that Calocane and offenders like him have ever received taxpayers' money. 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Emma Webber, mother of Barnaby, said the policy was 'long overdue' | PA "We are grateful to the Secretary of State Pat McFadden for taking action and listening to our campaign which always been about what is good for the country." The proposed regulations will apply to individuals subject to a Section 37 order under the Mental Health Act 1983 and a Section 57A order under the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995. The offences covered include manslaughter, attempted murder, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, rape, assault by penetration and rape of a child under 13. The changes are expected to affect around 2,500 offenders already in hospital and a further 200 in the future, the Government said. Helen Whately, the Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, said: "Killers and rapists should not pocket benefits from a hospital bed. "Labour has taken all year to stop a loophole it promised to close. 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