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.
Late Payments of Earnings Confirmed as Earned Income in Benefits Calculation
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeals Over Errors of Law
The Upper Tribunal allowed the appeals and ordered a fresh hearing because the initial decision-making process contained errors of law and breaches of natural justice. The case involved a fraud investigation into the claimant's entitlement to disability benefits over two decades.
Upper Tribunal: Tax Credit Ends Upon Spouse's Death
The Upper Tribunal decided that a person's entitlement to a tax credit ends when their spouse dies, even if they live in an area where universal credit is available. This decision was made based on specific regulations regarding tax credits.
Tribunal Sets Aside Social Security Award Over Distance Calculation Error
The Upper Tribunal overturned a lower court's decision on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) because of a mistake in calculating how far the claimant could walk. The Tribunal found that the lower court incorrectly assessed the distance, leading to an incorrect number of mobility points.
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Case Management Decisions in Child Support Appeal
Upper Tribunal Upholds Information Commissioner's Regulatory Action on Newsletters
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside DLA Decision Due to Legal Error
Upper Tribunal Rejects Carer's Allowance Claim Due to Immigration Control Condition
Upper Tribunal Upholds Rejection of Restricted Operator's Licence Due to Insufficient Financial Standing
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Pension Scheme Enrolment Requirements
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal challenging a decision by the First-tier Tribunal regarding pension scheme enrolment requirements. The case centered around whether certain workers should be automatically enrolled into a pension scheme as required by law.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Overpayment Recovery of ESA
Street Musician's Work Not Considered Self-Employment for Residency
The Upper Tribunal decided that a street musician's work is not considered self-employment for the purpose of obtaining residency rights in the UK under EU law. This ruling was based on the nature of the musician's earnings, which were not structured like traditional employment.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on PIP Fear of Dogs Case
Upper Tribunal Upholds License Revocation for Failure to Maintain Transport Manager
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision to Disqualify Claimant as Manager
Winter Fuel Payment Appeal Rejected Due to Time Limit
The Upper Tribunal rejected an appeal arguing that the time limits for winter fuel payment claims were discriminatory. The court upheld the existing regulations.
Social Security Appeal Remanded to First-tier Tribunal Due to Legal Error
The Upper Tribunal found that the First-tier Tribunal made a mistake in its decision regarding national insurance contributions and ordered the case to be sent back to the First-tier Tribunal for further review. This decision was made by Judge Mr E Mitchell on 7 January 2021.