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 Allows Appeal Due to Legal Error in Benefits Case
Upper Tribunal Upholds DLA Non-Payability After 28 Days Inpatient
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeals on Freedom of Information Requests
The Upper Tribunal overturned a lower court decision, allowing appeals related to Freedom of Information requests. The Tribunal ruled that certain government communications should remain confidential based on the public interest test.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal, Confirms Reduction in Housing Benefit
Upper Tribunal overturns child support decision due to material error
The Upper Tribunal overturned a First-tier Tribunal decision regarding a child support assessment due to a material error in identifying the change in circumstances. The decision was made by Upper Tribunal Judge Poynter on 14 April 2020.
Universal Credit Appeal Allowed Due to Legal Error in Lower Court Decision
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a lower court's decision regarding universal credit. The appeal was successful due to a legal error found in the initial ruling. The case is being sent back for a new hearing.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Mesothelioma Compensation Appeal
Upper Tribunal Identifies Legislative Gap in Disability Living Allowance Transfers
Upper Tribunal Upholds GMC's Refusal to Disclose Fitness to Practice Determination
Upper Tribunal Upholds First-tier Tribunal's Jurisdiction in Mental Health Case
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision to Revoke Operator's License
Continuous Cruiser Licence Payments Ruled as Rent for Housing Benefit
The Upper Tribunal decided that payments for a continuous cruiser licence are considered rent for housing benefit purposes. This means that people living on houseboats can now receive housing benefit for these payments.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against PIP Decision Due to Legal Errors
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) decision due to errors in law made by the First-tier Tribunal. The case highlights the importance of proper legal procedures in welfare claims.
Upper Tribunal Confirms Date of Claim for Universal Credit
The Upper Tribunal ruled that the date of claim for Universal Credit is when the completed online form is submitted, not when initial data is saved. This decision affects how claim dates are calculated for Universal Credit.
Upper Tribunal Dismisses License Revocation Appeal
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the revocation of a license. The claimant failed to respond to correspondence and used an unauthorised operating center, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Appeal Due to Technical Error in Licence Surrender Form
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal brought by a company over the revocation of its licence. The appeal was dismissed because the company's surrender form was incorrectly signed.
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside First-tier Tribunal's Strike Out Decision
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeals on Maternity Grant Discrimination
Upper Tribunal Rules HMRC Must Disclose Litigation Costs
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal: Claimant Entitled to Housing Benefit Due to POCA Order
The Upper Tribunal ruled that the claimant was entitled to housing benefit from April 2017 because a Proceeds of Crime Act order rendered their property of nil capital value. This decision overturned the First-tier Tribunal's previous ruling.