Convicted killers in hospital face DWP benefits ban after fury over Nottingham attacker

Bogdan Hofbauer

Convicted killers who are detained in hospitals under court order face being banned from claiming benefits after uproar over Nottingham attacker Valdo Calocane’s eligibility. Offenders in hospital - where they already receive a bed, meals and treatment - could be paid more than £800 each month in Universal Credit . Keir Starmer warned: “It cannot be right that offenders convicted of the most serious crimes continue to receive benefits they don’t need at the expense of the taxpayer.” Prisoners

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