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 Licence Revocation Due to Loss of Professional Competence
Upper Tribunal Denies Appeal Permission on Child Maintenance
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeals Against Traffic Commissioner Decisions
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal for Heavy Goods Vehicle Licence Due to Non-Compliance with Statutory Notices
The Upper Tribunal rejected an appeal by a company for a heavy goods vehicle licence because the company failed to follow the statutory notice requirements set out in the 1995 Act.
Upper Tribunal Upholds 2017 Personal Independence Payment Regulations
Derivative Right of Residence Qualifies for Housing Benefit
Upper Tribunal Upholds Traffic Commissioner's Decision to Revoke Licenses
The Upper Tribunal upheld the Traffic Commissioner's decision to revoke two standard international goods vehicle operator licenses and disqualify the transport manager for failing to maintain good repute and professional competence.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Limited Capability Element
The Upper Tribunal allowed the appeal, determining that the claimant was entitled to receive the limited capability for work-related activity element from the start of her Employment and Support Allowance claim. The decision was overturned due to an error of law.
Freedom of Information Appeal Allowed by Upper Tribunal
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal for Personal Independence Payment
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeals Against Disability Living Allowance Overpayment Decisions
Upper Tribunal Upholds Special Educational Needs Decision
Parents appealed a decision on their child's special educational needs, arguing for specific educational methods. The Upper Tribunal dismissed the appeal, upholding the original decision.
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Appeal Over Financial Standing for Goods Vehicle Licence
Upper Tribunal Rejects PIP Mobility Appeal Post-65
Upper Tribunal overturns improper joinder of Information Commissioner
The Upper Tribunal recently ruled that the First-tier Tribunal made a mistake by adding the a person to a case without his permission. The a person was not a party to the original case and should not have been forced to join without his agreement.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Pension Backdating Appeal
The Upper Tribunal rejected a woman's appeal arguing indirect discrimination over the requirement to make two claims for her state pension. The court found no evidence of indirect discrimination and denied backdating the pension.