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 Rejects Appeal Due to Lack of Financial Evidence
The Upper Tribunal rejected an appeal because the company did not provide the necessary financial evidence in its own name, as required by the Traffic Commissioner.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Disclosure of Staff Survey Reports in Newcastle
Upper Tribunal Upholds Correct Calculation of Universal Credit
Tribunal Quashes Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeal Due to Insufficient Reasons
The Upper Tribunal overturned the First-tier Tribunal's decision because it failed to properly address the claimant's argument regarding special expenses under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2008. The claimant sought compensation for special expenses after sustaining brain damage in an assault.
Upper Tribunal Grants Absolute Discharge to Patient with Mental Illness History
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Claimant's Application for Judicial Review
The Upper Tribunal dismissed the claimant's application for judicial review, deciding that the statutory annual review process was a more suitable remedy for the claimant's issues with a change of circumstances.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on ESA Support Group Status
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a decision denying a company status due to errors in applying Regulation 35 and considering an Unacceptable Customer Behaviour report. The case was remitted to a new First-tier Tribunal for reconsideration.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal Over Insufficient License Application
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal because the company failed to provide sufficient financial evidence and submitted an unsigned application for a restricted goods vehicle operator's license.
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Appeal Over Licensing Requirements
Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Refusal Due to Lack of Professional Competence
Upper Tribunal Rejects Operator Licence Appeal Due to Incomplete Documentation
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal against the refusal of an operator's licence due to incomplete documentation. The applicant failed to provide the necessary supporting documents, leading to the refusal of the licence application.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal Over PSV Licence Refusal
The Upper Tribunal rejected an appeal challenging the refusal of a restricted public service vehicle operator’s licence because the applicant’s main occupation was PSV driving. The decision was based on the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 sections 13(3) and 14ZC(1)(b).
Upper Tribunal Grants Enhanced Rate for Claimant with Learning Disability
The Upper Tribunal decided to grant the enhanced rate of the daily living component to a claimant with a learning disability and anxiety. The claimant was awarded this benefit indefinitely due to her inability to perform certain daily tasks.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Revocation of Goods Vehicle License Due to Lack of Transport Manager
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal brought by an operator who failed to appoint a transport manager within the grace period set by the Traffic Commissioner, leading to the revocation of their goods vehicle operator's license.
Lost Repute Prevents Licence Granting - Upper Tribunal Decision
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Judicial Review of Compensation for Abuse
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Appeal After Secretary of State Revises Sanction Decision
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Welsh Tribunal Decision Due to Legal Error
The Upper Tribunal overturned a Welsh tribunal decision because it contained a legal mistake. The case was sent back for a new hearing with a different panel.