Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) case law
Judgments from the Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Licence Revocation
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a Traffic Commissioner's decision to revoke an a person's a person. The Tribunal found that the Commissioner's decision lacked sufficient reasoning and violated procedural protections.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Indefinite Prohibition Order on Immigration Advice
The Upper Tribunal decided that the First-tier Tribunal could not impose an indefinite ban on providing immigration advice and services. The ruling was based on the lack of legal authority under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Revocation of PSV Licence Due to Non-Compliance
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the revocation of a public service vehicle operator's licence. The Commissioner revoked the licence because the operator failed to provide necessary documentation within the required timeframe.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Revocation Due to Insufficient Financial Resources
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on PIP Eligibility
Upper Tribunal Allows Claimant's Appeal on Personal Independence Payment
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside First-tier Decision Due to Error in Law
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Carer's Allowance
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal regarding entitlement to Carer's Allowance, correcting a previous decision that incorrectly determined the a person for payment of sickness benefits under a person regulations. This decision was made by Upper Tribunal Judge Tim Buley KC.
Upper Tribunal overturns DBS barred list decision, remits for new ruling
The Upper Tribunal ruled that the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) made mistakes in its decision to include a worker in the barred list. The Tribunal found that the DBS's factual findings about the worker's conduct towards vulnerable adults were inaccurate. The case was sent back to the DBS for a new decision.
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Universal Credit Appeal Due to Education Status
The Upper Tribunal dismissed a claimant's appeal for a person because they did not meet the eligibility criteria due to their education status and the fact that they had not yet received a determination of limited capability for work before starting their education.
Upper Tribunal Upholds EHCP Decision for Child with Special Needs
The Upper Tribunal upheld a decision by the First-tier Tribunal regarding an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for a child with special educational needs. The case underscores the importance of clear and adaptable EHCP provisions.
Upper Tribunal Quashes First-tier Tribunal Decision on Criminal Injuries Compensation
The Upper Tribunal overturned a lower court's decision on criminal injuries compensation because the lower court made mistakes in evaluating the claimant's mental health issues.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal for PIP Denial
Victims of Domestic Abuse with Pre-settled Status Entitled to Universal Credit
Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Counts as PIP Aid, Rules Upper Tribunal
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Licence Revocation Decision
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on ESA Medical Exam Notification
Clarifying Environmental Information Under EIR 2004
Operator's Licence Revocation Appeal Allowed Due to Error of Law
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a decision to revoke an a person's licence because the Commissioner made an error of law by failing to consider all relevant evidence.
Upper Tribunal rejects appeal against licence revocation
The Upper Tribunal rejected an appeal against the revocation of an operating licence due to the company's failure to notify changes in ownership and maintain good repute. The decision was based on the company's non-compliance with licensing conditions under the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995.