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 Upholds Abatement of Unemployability Supplement Due to Universal Credit Overlap
Upper Tribunal allows appeal in part on vehicle detention
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Incorrect Child Maintenance Calculations
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal challenging a lower court's decision on child maintenance payments. The appeal argued that the original decision was based on incorrect information about where the children lived.
Upper Tribunal Confirms HMCTS Not Public Authority Under FOIA
Successful Appeal Against Unlawful Discrimination in Benefits Transition
Upper Tribunal Allows Application for Reinstatement of Struck-Out Claim
The Upper Tribunal allowed the claimant's application for reinstatement of a struck-out claim, finding that the application was timely and should be considered on its merits.
Upper Tribunal Confirms Overpayment Recovery Due to Pension Disclosure Failure
PIP Appeal Successful: Enhanced Rate Awarded
Upper Tribunal allows appeal against Traffic Commissioner's licence revocation in West Midlands
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a Traffic Commissioner's decision to revoke a logistics company's license and disqualify its director. The decision was overturned due to procedural unfairness, meaning the director and company were not properly informed of certain evidence before the decision was made.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against LCWRA Denial Due to Discrimination
Upper Tribunal Allows Secretary of State's Appeal, Bars Claimant from Universal Credit Due to Severe Disability
The Upper Tribunal allowed the Secretary of State's appeal, setting aside the First-tier Tribunal's decision and dismissing the claimant's appeal against the Secretary of State's decision on Universal Credit. The Tribunal found that a claim for Universal Credit cannot be treated as a claim for IRESA due to lack of statutory authority.
Upper Tribunal Quashes First-tier Tribunal's Criminal Injuries Compensation Decision
The Upper Tribunal overturned the First-tier Tribunal's decision on a claim for criminal injuries compensation, finding that the lower court made legal mistakes by not properly considering the claimant's medical records.