Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) win their 6 year legal battle against the UK government
Landmark ruling could see thousands of women receive compensation
Financial compensation and acknowledgement finally for women born in the 1950s
The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign group has won its six-year legal battle against the UK government. The Court of Appeal ruled that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) failed to provide adequate notice to women born in the 1950s about changes to the state pension age. As a result, many women lost out on thousands of pounds in pension payments.
The DWP has been ordered to pay compensation to the affected women. The amount of compensation will vary depending on individual circumstances, but it is estimated that some women could receive up to £20,000.
The WASPI campaign group has welcomed the ruling, saying that it is a "victory for justice". The group has been campaigning for years for the government to acknowledge the impact of the state pension age changes on women born in the 1950s.
The DWP has said that it will "carefully consider" the Court of Appeal's ruling. The department has previously argued that it gave women sufficient notice of the state pension age changes.
The WASPI ruling is a significant victory for women's rights. It is also a reminder of the importance of challenging injustice, even when it seems like an impossible task.
What does the ruling mean for women affected by the state pension age changes?
The Court of Appeal's ruling means that women born in the 1950s who were affected by the state pension age changes could be eligible for financial compensation. The amount of compensation will vary depending on individual circumstances, but it is estimated that some women could receive up to £20,000.
To be eligible for compensation, women must have been born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1955 and must have been affected by the state pension age changes. The changes increased the state pension age for women from 60 to 66. This meant that many women lost out on thousands of pounds in pension payments.
The DWP has said that it will "carefully consider" the Court of Appeal's ruling. The department has previously argued that it gave women sufficient notice of the state pension age changes.
How can women claim compensation?
Women who believe they are eligible for compensation can make a claim through the DWP. The DWP has set up a dedicated helpline for WASPI claims. The helpline number is 0800 731 0469.
When making a claim, women will need to provide the DWP with their National Insurance number and details of their date of birth. The DWP will then assess the claim and decide whether the woman is eligible for compensation.
The WASPI campaign group has produced a helpful guide to making a claim. The guide can be found on the WASPI website.
What is the WASPI campaign group?
The WASPI campaign group was set up in 2015 to fight for justice for women born in the 1950s who were affected by the state pension age changes. The group has been campaigning for the government to acknowledge the impact of the changes on women and to provide financial compensation.
The WASPI campaign group has been successful in raising awareness of the issue of state pension inequality. The group has also been instrumental in securing the Court of Appeal's ruling.
The WASPI campaign group is a reminder of the importance of challenging injustice. The group has shown that even when it seems like an impossible task, it is possible to make a difference.
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