Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) case law

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Freedom of Information Act Exemption

The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal challenging the application of the law enforcement exemption in inquest proceedings under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The Tribunal ruled that inquest proceedings do not fall within the scope of the exemption.

Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Mental Health Case Decision

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on PIP Benefits Due to Mental Health Errors

Lockdown Payments Not Considered Childcare Costs for Housing Benefit

Upper Tribunal Dismisses Overpayment Appeal but Allows Civil Penalty Appeal

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Unlawful Benefit Calculations

Appeal Challenging Child's School Placement Dismissed by Upper Tribunal

The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the placement of a child with special educational needs in a school setting, upholding the First-tier Tribunal's decision under the Children and Families Act 2014.

Upper Tribunal Decides Child Element Not a Family Benefit Under EU Law

The Upper Tribunal overturned a previous decision, stating that the child element of universal credit is not considered a family benefit under EU regulations. This means that the child element will not be included in the calculation of universal credit for the claimant.

Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Revocation Due to Past Breaches

Upper Tribunal Upholds Vehicle Licensing Laws

Upper Tribunal Denies Housing Benefit Claim Due to Severe Disability Gateway Timing

The Upper Tribunal dismissed the claimant's appeal regarding a housing benefit claim, stating that the claimant could not receive housing benefit retroactively beyond one month prior to the a person opening.

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Transport Manager Licence Application

The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against the refusal of an application to add a Transport Manager to a goods vehicle operator’s licence. The refusal was based on a legal error, as the requirement in question was no longer valid.

Upper Tribunal Upholds Revocation of Goods Vehicle Operator's Licence

Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Contempt Certification Due to Legal Error

The Upper Tribunal overturned the First-tier Tribunal's decision to certify an offence because the First-tier Tribunal made a legal error. This highlights the importance of correct legal procedures in certification processes.

Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Tax Refunds as Earnings

Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal on Child Support Regulations

Upper Tribunal Rejects Bereavement Benefits Claims Based on Marital Status

Clarification on Carer's Allowance Eligibility After Compulsory School Age

Upper Tribunal Allows HMRC's Appeal on Tax Credits Eligibility

Upper Tribunal Upholds Revocation of Operator's Licence Due to Lack of Vehicle Access