Forcing rape survivors to discuss their ordeal to get benefits

Esther McVey (Eva MCVILE)
Forcing rape survivors to recount their ordeal in order to access benefits will give them an “opportunity to talk”, the work and pensions secretary has said.

Esther McVey claimed women who have a child as a result of rape would be helped by being made to speak to a charity worker or health professional because it means they could receive “double support”.

The minister prompted incredulity after making the claims during questioning by the Scottish Parliament’s Social Security Committee. Labour called on her to apologise for the comments.

Видео Forcing rape survivors to discuss their ordeal to get benefits канала theworkprograme