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 against Traffic Commissioner's decision to curtail transport company's authorisation
Upper Tribunal Rejects Local Authority's Appeal on Costs
The Upper Tribunal dismissed a local authority's appeal for costs against a representative in a special educational needs case. The representative's amendments to the EHC plan were considered unsubstantive and without merit.
Tribunal allows appeal on ESA decision due to procedural error in Newcastle
Upper Tribunal Grants Support Component of ESA to Claimant
The Upper Tribunal granted the support component of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) to the claimant, who suffers from a condition that severely restricts their ability to walk. The Tribunal found that the claimant was entitled to the support component because he cannot walk more than 50 meters without stopping.
Claimant Entitled to Housing Costs After Qualifying Period Ends
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Due to Procedural Error
Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Revocation Due to Regulatory Non-Compliance
The Upper Tribunal upheld the revocation of a company's licence because the company lost its good reputation and repeatedly violated regulations. The decision was based on the company's history of misconduct and failure to comply with regulatory requirements.
Claimant's Capital Assessment Upheld: Entitled to Benefits
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Employment Support Allowance
Upper Tribunal Overturns Decision Due to Errors in Evaluating Medical Evidence
Tribunal Allows Appeal on PIP Award for Claimant in Surrey
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a decision on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and sent the case back for a new hearing. The tribunal emphasised the need to provide clear reasons for decisions, particularly when changing from a previous decision on a related benefit like Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision to List Land as Asset of Community Value
Upper Tribunal Reverses Traffic Commissioner's Decision Due to Late Transport Manager
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal, Restores Working Tax Credit Component
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal, setting aside the First-tier Tribunal's decision and restoring the claimant's entitlement to the Working Tax Credit component due to a legal error in the First-tier Tribunal's decision.
ESA Appeal Allowed: Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Error of Law
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a previous decision denying Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) to a claimant. The Tribunal found an error of law in the initial decision and granted ESA to the claimant.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision on PIP Appeal for Narcoleptic Claimant
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the denial of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) due to the claimant's narcolepsy and cataplexy. The court upheld the First-tier Tribunal's decision that the claimant was not entitled to additional PIP points under daily living descriptor 1b.
Freedom of Information Act Appeal Struck Out for Lack of Jurisdiction
Upper Tribunal Allows Overpayment Appeal, Dismisses Entitlement Appeal
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Child Benefit Appeal
The Upper Tribunal dismissed a claimant’s appeal regarding entitlement to UK child benefit for tax years 1982/83 and 1983/84. The claimant argued that she was entitled to the benefit despite residing abroad during those years, but the tribunal upheld the First-tier Tribunal's decision.