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 Housing Benefit Decision Due to Legal Errors
Tribunal Upholds Mainstream School Placement for Autistic Child in Essex
Upper Tribunal Partially Allows Appeal, Disqualifies Transport Manager
The Upper Tribunal partially allowed an appeal, disqualifying a Transport Manager from acting in their role for 12 months due to failing to meet professional competence standards under the 2010 Act. The decision was based on the Transport Manager's failure to maintain good repute and comply with statutory conditions.
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal on Operator's License Eligibility
Upper Tribunal Orders Fresh Hearing for PIP Eligibility Case
The Upper Tribunal overturned a lower court's decision on a claimant's eligibility for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) due to procedural errors. The case was sent back for a fresh hearing.
Upper Tribunal Upholds £18,000 Penalty Against Letting Agent
The Upper Tribunal upheld a penalty against a letting agent for failing to comply with the statutory requirements regarding the publication of relevant fees, imposing a total fine of £18,000.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on PIP Eligibility
Upper Tribunal Upholds Decision on Deferred Discharge Under Mental Health Act
Universal Credit Earnings Attribution Error: Upper Tribunal Decision
Upper Tribunal Upholds Employment and Support Allowance Claim Due to Meniere's Disease
The Upper Tribunal upheld a claimant's right to Employment and Support Allowance due to Meniere's disease, which impacted her ability to safely navigate and maintain safety.
Tax Credit Case Reversed Due to Legal Error in UK Upper Tribunal
Appeal Against Tax Credits Termination Allowed Due to Legal Error
Appeal Allowed Due to Procedural Error in Pension Overpayment Case
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal because the First-tier Tribunal made a procedural mistake. The mistake was that the appellant was not properly informed of a decision regarding an overpayment of state pension credit.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Working Tax Credit
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeals on Social Security Benefits
The Upper Tribunal allowed the appeals by the Secretary of State, setting aside the First-tier Tribunal's decision due to an error on a point of law. The claimant was not entitled to income-related employment and support allowance because he possessed capital in excess of the prescribed upper limits and misrepresented the value of his capital.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against PIP Assessment Decision
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on ESA Eligibility Due to Legal Error
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a decision regarding eligibility for Employment Support Allowance (ESA). The appeal was successful because the First-tier Tribunal made an error in law by not properly explaining why it rejected certain evidence and not considering the matter in the round.
Late Mandatory Reconsideration Requests Do Not Preclude Appeal Rights
The Upper Tribunal ruled that people claiming ESA who submit late mandatory reconsideration requests still have the right to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal. This decision affects many others in similar situations.
Upper Tribunal Upholds University's Decision on FOIA Cost Estimation
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal brought by a charity against a university's decision to refuse a Freedom of Information Act request due to high costs. The Tribunal ruled that the university was not required to exclude costs related to compliance with other legal obligations.