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 Sets Aside First-tier Tribunal Decision on Housing Benefit Overpayment
Tribunal Rejects Licence Application Due to Financial Ties with Investigated Company
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Right to Reside Under Reg 9
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Bereavement Support Payment Appeal Due to Legal Capacity Issues
The Upper Tribunal dismissed the claimant's appeal for bereavement support payment due to legal capacity issues and lack of precedent supporting her claim. The decision highlights the importance of legal formalities in obtaining such payments.
Upper Tribunal Reinstates Asset of Community Value Listing
Upper Tribunal Upholds Local Authority's Refusal to Disclose Employee Personal Data
The Upper Tribunal confirmed that the local authority was justified in refusing to disclose personal data about its employees, citing data protection laws.
Upper Tribunal Grants Extension of Period of Grace for PSV Operator
Appeal Dismissed: Claimant Not Eligible for Universal Credit Due to Full-Time Education
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Lack of Jurisdiction
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Appeal Against Operator's Licence Revocation
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Animal Welfare Inspectors
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a First-tier Tribunal decision involving errors on points of law regarding the appointment of inspectors and the issuance of welfare enforcement notices. The Tribunal found that the [NAME] was the competent authority for appointing Official Veterinarians under the Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England) Regulations 2015.
Upper Tribunal Allows Claimant's Appeal for Income Support
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Benefits Overpayment Error
Upper Tribunal Upholds Deduction of Irish Pension from Universal Credit
Upper Tribunal Modifies Forfeiture Rule in Unlawful Killing Case
The Upper Tribunal decided to apply the forfeiture rule to an underpaid retirement pension but modified its application to affect only one-quarter of the amount due to the claimant's involvement in her husband's death.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal for PIP Mobility Component Due to ASD
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal challenging the denial of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for a claimant diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The First-tier Tribunal's decision was overturned because it failed to adequately consider the claimant's difficulties in planning and following journeys due to overwhelming psychological distress.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on PIP Benefits Due to Fair Hearing Requirements
Lack of Residency Right Ends Tax Credits for Universal Credit Eligibility
Upper Tribunal Rules: No Withdrawal of [NAME] Claim Once Basic Conditions Met
The Upper Tribunal decided that a person cannot withdraw a claim for [NAME] once they have met the basic conditions for receiving it. The claimant tried to withdraw their claim after submitting it online, but the court ruled that this was not possible.