Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 61
61
Deferred
Paragraph: 213
Disparity evident between Home Office intent and claimant understanding of discretionary award purpose.
Conclusion
We are concerned that the number of claims submitted under the discretionary category may indicate a disparity between the Home Office’s intention for this provision and claimants’ understanding of the purpose of this aspect of the Scheme.
Government Response Summary
The government explains the purpose of the discretionary category and states that it will be reviewed, with updates to be provided.
Paragraph Reference:
213
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
The Scheme is designed to cover as many aspects as possible of a person’s life that are likely to have been affected by an inability to demonstrate status. We introduced a discretionary category to cover such instances where there is evidence that a financial loss incurred which is not captured within the other existing categories of claim. This will be reviewed, and we will provide updates.