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Carers scandal: why are so many being prosecuted by the UK government?
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28 minutes
Released:
Apr 12, 2024
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George Henderson was convicted of fraud and had to repay £19,000 in carer’s allowance years after ticking the wrong box on the form. He is not alone. The Guardian society editor, Patrick Butler, looks at why thousands are facing prosecution over innocent mistakes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
Released:
Apr 12, 2024
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