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 Sets Aside First-tier Decision on ESA Appeal
The Upper Tribunal overturned the First-tier Tribunal's decision because it did not provide enough detail about the claimant's ability to perform certain tasks with their hands. The case concerned an Employment and Support Allowance claim based on carpal tunnel syndrome.
Tribunal Sets Aside Decision Due to Error of Law in Disability Living Allowance Case
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Housing Benefit Eligibility Post-Selling Home
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal regarding eligibility for housing benefit after a person sold their home but continued residing there as a tenant. The decision focused on proving that the individual could not afford to continue living in the property without selling it.
Upper Tribunal Corrects Right to Reside Test Error
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision on Tax Credits Entitlement
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal for Full-time Student Receiving ESA
Upper Tribunal strikes out appeal on FOI complaint
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal application because the First-tier Tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear the appeal regarding a decision not to accelerate the consideration of a complaint under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Tribunal Rules Claimant Entitled to Daily Living Component of PIP
Upper Tribunal Upholds Council's Decision to Withhold Whistleblower Report
Judicial Review Challenge to School Performance Tables Aggregation Rejected
The Upper Tribunal dismissed a challenge brought by the governing body of a London primary school against the Secretary of State's decision to aggregate the performance data of pupils in a special unit for children with autism with the rest of the school. The court upheld the Secretary of State's discretion in how to collect and publish this data.
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Decision Due to Error in Law on Social Engagement Descriptors
Upper Tribunal Allows Claimant's Appeal Against ESA Decision
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decisions on Housing Benefit Reductions
The Upper Tribunal decided that the local authority's decision to reduce housing benefit due to under-occupation was fair and legal, rejecting arguments that it discriminated against tenants with disabilities.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Loss of Good Repute and Five-Year Disqualification for Transport Manager
Upper Tribunal Upholds Traffic Commissioner's Decision on Vehicle Ownership
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the Traffic Commissioner's decision to impound a vehicle, ruling the appellant failed to prove ownership at the time of detention.
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Claimant's Appeal Against PIP Decision
Tribunal Allows Claimant to Miss PIP Assessments in Nottingham and Stoke
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal on a Personal Independence Payment claim, finding good cause for missing appointments due to inconvenient locations. The case was remitted for a new appointment in Derby.
Upper Tribunal Rejects PIP Appeal Over Epilepsy Evidence
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision to Revoke PSV Operator's Licence
The Upper Tribunal upheld the decision to revoke a company's PSV operator's licence because the company did not meet the financial standing requirements. The Tribunal rejected the company's request for a grace period to improve its financial situation.