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 Dismisses Right to Reside Appeal
Upper Tribunal Defines 'Operator' Under PPVA 1981
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Evidence Exclusion
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Housing Benefit Entitlement
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal regarding entitlement to Housing Benefit. The Tribunal ruled that the period of absence from Great Britain exceeded 4 weeks, contrary to the Housing Benefit Regulations.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on IIDB Error of Law
Upper Tribunal Upholds Disqualification of Transport Manager
The Upper Tribunal upheld the disqualification of a transport manager who did not inform the Traffic Commissioner that he had never performed his duties as a transport manager, resulting in a loss of reputation.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Refusal Based on Bad Repute
The Upper Tribunal upheld a decision to refuse a standard international operator's licence to an applicant due to their past criminal record, including a serious drug-related conviction.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Test Score Disclosure
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal challenging a decision by the First-tier Tribunal to withhold test scores under the Freedom of Information Act. The Tribunal found the First-tier Tribunal's reasoning inadequate and ordered a new hearing by a different panel.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Good Cause for Missing Medical Exam
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal stating a claimant had good cause for missing a medical examination due to an epileptic seizure on the day of the appointment. The decision was made by Judge Thomas Church.
Goods Vehicle Operator Loses Appeal Over License Revocation
Tax Credits Appeal Allowed Due to Error of Law
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a First-tier Tribunal decision involving an error of law regarding tax credits eligibility. The case was remitted for rehearing.
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Claimant's Appeal Against License Revocation
Upper Tribunal Fines Company £3000 for Property Management Breach
The Upper Tribunal fined a company £3000 for failing to belong to a redress scheme required for property management work. The company was not compliant with the legal obligation to join an approved scheme.
Claimant Ordered to Pay Costs Due to Unreasonable Conduct in Special Educational Needs Appeal
The Upper Tribunal ordered the claimant to pay the respondent's costs due to unreasonable conduct in an appeal over special educational needs. The claimant withdrew the appeal after significant changes in circumstances and failed to present a realistic solution.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on PIP Decision Due to Error
Working Tax Credit Appeal Allowed: Incorrect Self-Employment Criteria
Upper Tribunal Allows Claimant's Appeal for Employment and Support Allowance
Upper Tribunal Upholds Claimant's Right to Export DLA Care Component
Operator's License Revocation Upheld by Upper Tribunal
The Upper Tribunal upheld the decision to revoke an a person's license and disqualify its director for failing to maintain professional competence and good repute. a person was found to have operated without a transport manager for 27 months, leading to the loss of good repute and professional competence.
Upper Tribunal Allows Local Authority Appeal on Housing Benefit Eligibility
The Upper Tribunal ruled that a woman from Nigeria, classified as a 'person from abroad' under UK immigration laws, was not eligible for housing benefit. The decision overturned a lower court ruling and denied the claimant's appeal.