Summer/Autumn 2010
Formation of Black Triangle Campaign to “galvanise opposition to the current vicious attack on the fundamental human rights of disabled people by the Government”, and in memory of Paul Reekie.
What: The grassroots Black Triangle Campaign is formed to “galvanise opposition to the current vicious attack on the fundamental human rights of disabled people by the Government of the United Kingdom utilising ‘work capability assessments’ (as administered by ‘AtoS Healthcare Ltd’ on behalf of the Department of Work and Pensions ‘DWP’) to re-classify sick and disabled individuals as “fit for work” – in flagrant violation of all accepted medical, and human, ethical standards.” The website is dedicated to the memory of Paul Reekie.
Why significant: Black Triangle Campaign will play a key part in campaigning against welfare reform, and in highlighting the link between welfare reform and the deaths of disabled people.
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The Black Triangle Campaign