What is the ratio in R (SG) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions?

Welfare policies that discriminate against protected groups can be justified if they pursue legitimate aims and are proportionate, with government having wide discretion in social policy.

What did the court decide in R (SG) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions?

The Supreme Court held the benefit cap was discriminatory but justified, upholding the government's welfare reform policy against the human rights challenge.

Why is R (SG) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions important for discrimination law?

It clarifies how indirect discrimination analysis applies to welfare policy and establishes the framework for challenging discriminatory social security measures.

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