Permission to apply for judicial review granted in challenge to third party deduction scheme

Permission to apply for judicial review has been granted in this challenge to the third party deduction scheme for legacy benefits operated by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

Jenni Richards QC, leading Tom Royston of Garden Court North and instructed by Emma Varley of Bindmans, represents Helen Timson, the claimant. Katherine Apps represents the Secretary of State, instructed by Government Legal Department.