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<p>In 2021, we began a review of the Disability Confident scheme which was announced
in the National Disability Strategy (NDS). In January 2022, the High Court declared
the NDS was unlawful because the UK Disability Survey, which informed it, was held
to be a voluntary consultation that failed to comply with the legal requirements on
public consultations. The Secretary of State wanted to minimise the risk of acting
inconsistently with the Court’s declaration, therefore, we paused a limited number
of policies referred to in the strategy, including work directly related to the Disability
Confident review. The Secretary of State has successfully obtained permission to appeal
this decision. The Court of Appeal hearing is due to take place on 28 and 29 June
2023.</p><p> </p><p>The Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work is exploring
what additional steps we can take, whilst respecting the Court’s decision and awaiting
the outcome of the appeal.</p>
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