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.
Claimant Removed from Barred Lists Due to Errors in Findings
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal, Orders Further Hearing
Upper Tribunal Upholds Discrimination Ruling Against Secretary of State
The Upper Tribunal dismissed the appeal, confirming the First-tier Tribunal's ruling that the Secretary of State's actions violated the claimant's rights under Article 14 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. The decision was made by Judge Thomas Church on 19 February 2024.
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside First-tier Decision Due to Legal Error
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Appeal on Universal Credit Eligibility
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal Over Drivers' Hours Violations in Manchester
Upper Tribunal Upholds Revocation of Licence Due to Convictions
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the revocation of a restricted goods vehicle operator's licence and disqualification from holding such a licence following subsequent convictions and breaches of regulations. The court upheld the traffic commissioner's decision, finding it appropriate and proportionate.
Upper Tribunal Partially Allows Appeal Against Licence Revocation
The Upper Tribunal allowed the appeal partially, finding the decision to revoke the appellant's licence for lack of good repute was 'plainly wrong'. The court emphasised the need for evidence supporting such decisions.
Tribunal allows appeal over disability assessment errors in Scotland
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal because the initial decision-makers did not address all the issues raised by the appellant. The case involved assessments for PTSD and bilateral knee pain.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision to Include Worker on Children's Barred List
Worker Successfully Appeals Against Being Placed on Barred Lists
Appeal Allowed: Backdating Benefits for Disability Claims
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Appeals Against National Security Certificates
Upper Tribunal Remands Case Back to DBS Due to Errors in Findings of Fact
Tribunal Upholds Licence Revocation and Disqualification Orders for Haulage Company
The Upper Tribunal upheld the decision to revoke a licence and impose disqualification periods for a company and individuals due to a loss of good repute, as determined by the relevant regulations.
Upper Tribunal Upholds PIP Entitlement Period Limitation
Upper Tribunal Overturns Decision on Housing Benefit Overpayment
The Upper Tribunal overturned a lower court's decision because it found an error in how the lower court handled a case about overpaid housing benefit. The case involved a person who started working but didn't immediately report it, leading to an overpayment of housing benefit.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal, Quashes Licence Revocation
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal, reversing a decision to revoke operating licences because the Public Inquiry lacked proper notice of the issues. The case was sent back for a new hearing.