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UK Enacts Philomena’s Law Protecting Welfare for Irish Redress Recipients

UK Enacts Philomena’s Law Protecting Welfare for Irish Redress Recipients

Philomena’s Law has come into force in the UK, preventing people from losing social welfare or other state supports if they receive payments from Ireland’s mother and baby homes redress scheme. Officials and advocates described the change as a “historic day” for affected survivors.

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'Historic day' in UK as Philomena's Law comes into effect