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Closed petition Investigate the implications of sanctioning citizens in receipt of benefits.
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It has been reported that suicides have occured following the removal of financial state support for some of our citizens. This needs to be investigated. Are the actions of the Department for Work & Pensions contrary to Human Rights legislation ?
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