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 Tribunal Decision on Employment and Support Allowance
Upper Tribunal Upholds Loss of Good Repute Ruling
Upper Tribunal Upholds Benefit Sanctions for Inadequate Job Search
The Upper Tribunal upheld the decision to reduce a claimant's benefit payments due to inadequate job search efforts. The claimant did not take all reasonable steps to find employment, leading to sanctions imposed by the Secretary of State.
Upper Tribunal allows appeal on rent calculation for Coventry property
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal on Right to Reside for EEA National Married to British Citizen
Upper Tribunal Upholds Special Educational Needs Decision Despite Error
Upper Tribunal Decision on Jobseeker's Allowance Sanctions
Appeal Against JSA Sanctions Successfully Challenged at Upper Tribunal
The claimant successfully appealed against sanctions imposed for insufficient Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) search activity. The Upper Tribunal found an error of law by the First-tier Tribunal and allowed the appeal.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Denial of PIP and Termination of DLA
The Upper Tribunal allowed the claimant's appeal against the decision denying him Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and terminating his Disability Living Allowance (DLA). The decision was overturned because the consultation process did not follow the correct procedures as outlined in the Social Security Regulations.
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside First-tier Tribunal's Decision on FOI Request
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on PIP Claim Due to Legal Errors
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal, overturning a previous decision due to legal errors. The claimant, who has severe visual impairment, was awarded the enhanced rate for the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Personal Independence Payment Case Remanded Due to Legal Error
Tribunal Sets Aside PIP Decision Due to Legal Error in Benefits Claim
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Decision on ESA Mobilising Descriptors
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Operator's License Revocation
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against the revocation of an operator's license, stating that the revocation was disproportionate given the operator's willingness to correct deficiencies.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Disability Living Allowance Error
Appeal on Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility Dismissed by Upper Tribunal
Upper Tribunal Partially Allows Appeal on Transport Manager's Good Repute
The Upper Tribunal partially allowed an appeal concerning a transport manager's good repute and license status, highlighting the importance of proportionality in such decisions.