Destitution as the Natural Consequence of The UK’s Austerity Project

Luke Graham

Destitution as the Natural Consequence of The UK’s Austerity Project

Luke Graham

School of Law

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Abstract

I argue that when viewed through the lens of Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ESCRs) the austerity project as a whole was – in its design – destitution inducing. Put simply, the natural consequence of the way in which austerity was implemented in the UK was to increase destitution by undermining the ability of individuals to realise their right to an adequate standard of living (including their rights to food, clothing, housing, water, and/or sanitation) without reliance on charitable provision.

Original language	English
Publisher	Just Fair Guest Blog
Publication status	Published - 22 Jan 2021

Keywords

Destitution
Charity
Human Rights

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Destitution as the Natural Consequence of The UK’s Austerity Project

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