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 on Mental Health Aftercare
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Universal Credit and Student Loans
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal, overturning a lower court's decision and reinstating the Secretary of State's decisions regarding Universal Credit entitlement and overpayment involving a student's maintenance loan. The decision was based on the Universal Credit Regulations 2013.
Tribunal Upholds Licence Revocation for Non-Compliance in Haulage Operator Case
Tribunal allows appeal on disclosure of 2020 grading system stats - Upper Tribunal
Upper Tribunal Upholds Ruling: Claimant's FOI Request Found Vexatious
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Decision on ALSO Entitlement for Disabled Veteran
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on FOIA Exemptions
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal challenging how public authorities interpret exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Tribunal ruled that authorities cannot treat an entire document as exempt without analyzing each piece of information within it.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Over Breach of Natural Justice
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal because the First-tier Tribunal made a mistake by holding the hearing without the appellant present. The Upper Tribunal found that this was a breach of natural justice and set aside the previous decision.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Challenging Detention Under Mental Health Act
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal challenging a decision on a patient's detention under the Mental Health Act 1983. The appeal highlighted the need to consider less restrictive alternatives under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Appeal Challenging EHCP Decision
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Challenging FOI Exemption
Upper Tribunal Upholds Exclusion of Journalism Information from Freedom of Information Act
Upper Tribunal Rejects Retrospective Pension Claim
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal seeking to restore a [NAME]'s pension retrospectively for the period 1 October 1977 to 31 July 1995, citing the absence of an in-time claim under applicable law.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Penalties for Non-Compliance with Licensing Requirements
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Appeal Over Backdated Child Disability Element
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal for Restricted Operator's Licence
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal against a refusal for a restricted goods vehicle operator’s licence due to insufficient evidence showing the applicant's ability and willingness to comply with relevant regulations. The decision was based on the lack of proof that the applicant understood the rules and could meet their obligations under the licensing application.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Availability of Appropriate Medical Treatment
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal challenging the availability of appropriate medical treatment under the Mental Health Act 1983. The case involved a woman diagnosed with autism and PTSD, detained for treatment. The Tribunal ruled that the treatment available did not meet the statutory criteria for detention.