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 Upholds Release of Anonymised Homelessness Data
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal seeking to prevent the release of anonymised homelessness data. The Tribunal ruled that the data did not qualify for exemption under the Freedom of Information Act as it did not contain personal information that could identify individuals.
Tribunal Denies Housing Benefit for Reigate Resident Due to Capital Exceeding £16,000
Universal Credit Sanction Appeal Set Aside Due to Legal Error
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeals Due to Errors of Law
The Upper Tribunal allowed appeals due to errors of law, such as a breach of natural justice and lack of jurisdiction, setting aside previous decisions by the First-tier Tribunal regarding child benefit.
Upper Tribunal Allows Jobseeker's Allowance Appeal Due to Error of Law
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Education, Health and Care Plan for Disabled Individual
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a decision by the First-tier Tribunal regarding a disabled individual's Education, Health and Care Plan. The Tribunal emphasised the need to continue education or training specified in the plan.
Upper Tribunal Allows Claimant to Maintain Single Tax Credit Status
Continuous Cruiser Licence Fee Not Eligible for Housing Benefit
Upper Tribunal Upholds Interim Awards Under Forces Compensation Scheme
The Upper Tribunal dismissed the claimant's appeal against the Secretary of State's decision to award an interim lump sum and Guaranteed Income Payment (GIP) under the Forces Compensation Scheme Order 2011. The Tribunal upheld the Secretary of State's decision, finding it valid and in accordance with the statutory provisions.
Local Authority Cannot Supersede Housing Benefit Award Due to Refusal to Provide Bank Account Details
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Personal Independence Payment Decision Due to Legal Error
Upper Tribunal Allows Claimant's Appeal Against Denial of Personal Independence Payment
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Service-Related Injuries
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision on Vexatious FOIA Request
Claimant Granted Extension to Submit PIP2 Form After Legal Error Found
Upper Tribunal Dismisses PIP Appeal
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging a decision regarding a claimant's eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The Tribunal found that the claimant's arguments, including alleged breaches of natural justice and errors in interpreting certain descriptors, were immaterial to the outcome.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision to Indefinitely Disqualify Transport Manager
The Upper Tribunal upheld the Traffic Commissioner's decision to indefinitely disqualify a transport manager for failing to maintain good repute and comply with licensing requirements. The Tribunal found the decision was neither plainly wrong nor disproportionate.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal on Latex Allergy and ESA Eligibility
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal regarding eligibility for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) due to a latex allergy. The tribunal upheld the First-tier Tribunal's decision, stating that a specific risk assessment must be conducted to determine eligibility under Regulation 29(2)(b).
Claimant Entitled to JSA After Participating in Employment Scheme
Upper Tribunal Overturns Decision on Personal Independence Payment Eligibility
The Upper Tribunal overturned a lower court's decision about a claimant's eligibility for Personal Independence Payment because the lower court made legal mistakes, including considering the claimant's ability to lipread. The case will be heard again by a different panel.