Father of double-murderer seeking judicial review against decision to stop welfare allowances

Mr Palani's lawyers submit that the investigation into the applicant's allowances had been carried out unlawfully and without a permitting certificate to do so

Yousef Palani, the son of Juma Palani, was jailed for life last year for the murders of two gay men and for stabbing a third man. File Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The father of double-murderer Yousef Palani is seeking a judicial review against the State over a decision to stop his Jobseeker's and Disability Allowances.

Juma Palani is taking High Court action against the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), the chief appeals officer, the minister for social protection, the minister for justice, Ireland, and the Attorney General.