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.
ESA Claims and Overpayments Appeal Dismissed by Upper Tribunal
The Upper Tribunal dismissed the appeals, confirming the First-tier Tribunal's decisions on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claims and overpayments, finding no material errors of law.
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Transport Operator License Disqualification Appeal
Upper Tribunal Overturns First-tier Decision Due to Legal Error
Upper Tribunal Grants Permission for Judicial Review on Criminal Injuries Compensation
The Upper Tribunal granted permission for judicial review and overturned the First-tier Tribunal's decision on a claimant's eligibility for criminal injuries compensation. The Tribunal determined that the First-tier Tribunal had incorrectly interpreted the eligibility criteria.
Upper Tribunal strikes out appeal over narrow failure in competence assessment
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal from the First-tier Tribunal's decision to strike out an appeal against a refusal of registration as a provider of immigration advice or services. The Tribunal found an error of law in the First-tier Tribunal's decision and remanded the case for reconsideration.
Upper Tribunal Rules Payments as Employment Income for Tax Credit Purposes
Appeal on ESA Eligibility Rejected by Upper Tribunal
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the denial of ESA eligibility. The tribunal ruled that it did not breach natural justice by failing to put certain conclusions to the claimant.
Upper Tribunal Reverses Lower Court's Decision on Personal Independence Payment
The Upper Tribunal reversed a lower court's decision on a claimant's entitlement to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The claimant was awarded the standard rate of the daily living component but not the mobility component from 31 May 2016 to 14 January 2019.