New 'independent' reviewer for benefit sanctions announced
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a new independent reviewer of benefit sanctions.
Matthew Oakley, the head of economics and social policy at thinktank Policy Exchange, will lead the review.
The post was required by the Jobseeker’s (Back to Work Schemes) Act 2013, and will look at the clarity of information given to Jobseeker’s Allowance claimants on the consequences of failing to take part in mandatory back to work schemes, and on how to navigate the appeals system.