UK Government to support 'Philomena’s Law' to protect survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes living in Britain
The UK government is to support legislation to help survivors of mother and baby homes now living in the UK. It follows concerns that survivors aren’t claiming the redress they’re entitled to so as not to risk losing means-tested benefits. Patricia Carey, advocate for survivors of institutional abuse, told us what this new legislation will entail.
News at One · RTÉ Radio 1
March 13, 20263m 7s
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The UK government is to support legislation to help survivors of mother and baby homes now living in the UK. It follows concerns that survivors aren’t claiming the redress they’re entitled to so as not to risk losing means-tested benefits. Patricia Carey, advocate for survivors of institutional abuse, told us what this new legislation will entail.