Court sanctions welfare cut

The Eastern High Court ruled against Minna Jørgensen, 87, and Ældre Sagen in their claim that Køge Council should not be allowed to cut her home help aid from one hour to 30 minutes every two weeks.
The Eastern High Court ruled against Minna Jørgensen, 87, and Ældre Sagen in their claim that Køge Council should not be allowed to cut her home help aid from one hour to 30 minutes every two weeks.
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Local councils may cut back on welfare for the elderly if council coffers are at a low ebb, according to a ruling by the Eastern High Court.

Ældre Sagen, which is an association for older citizen rights, took Køge local council to court to determine whether a council must continue to help citizens depending on their needs, or whether the council can cut back on welfare in connection with an austerity drive.

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