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.
Appeal Allowed Due to Appearance of Bias in Personal Independence Payment Case
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Licence Revocation Due to Procedural Error
Tribunal Quashes Decision on Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeal
The Upper Tribunal overturned the First-tier Tribunal's decision on a claimant's application for criminal injuries compensation, stating that the First-tier Tribunal made a mistake in how it evaluated the claimant's exceptional circumstances.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Disqualification of Manager
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the Traffic Commissioner's decision to disqualify a manager for failing to maintain good repute and professional competence. The manager was found to have violated safety standards and operational controls.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Refusal of Licence Application Due to Insufficient Financial Standing
Upper Tribunal Rejects Gulf War Illness as Physical Injury Claim
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal regarding Gulf War Illness, ruling it is not recognised as a physical injury under the War Pensions Scheme. The decision was based on the evidence presented and the interpretation of the relevant legislation.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on PIP Decision
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a First-tier Tribunal's decision regarding Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The Tribunal found that the First-tier Tribunal made several errors of law in assessing the claimant's entitlement, particularly in relation to the impact of noise sensitivity and mental health conditions on daily living and mobility activities.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Financial Penalties Due to Errors
Upper Tribunal Allows Overpayment Recovery of Employment and Support Allowance
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against DBS Barring Decision
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a a person barring decision, finding that the initial decision-making process contained errors of law. The case was remitted to a person for a new decision based on specific findings of fact.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on PIP Benefits Due to Error of Law
Worker Successfully Challenged Mistaken Inclusion on Child Barred List
The Upper Tribunal decided that the worker should be removed from the Child Barred List due to a mistake of law, but upheld his inclusion on the barred list. The decision was based on the lack of evidence to support the claimant's inclusion on the Child Barred List and the presence of evidence supporting his inclusion on the barred list.
Appeal Allowed: Error of Law in Decision-Making Process
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Due to Errors in LCW Assessment
Upper Tribunal Rejects Appeal Permission on Bundle Preparation
Upper Tribunal Allows Overpayment Recovery for Bereavement Benefits
Successful Appeal Due to Lack of Appeal Bundle
Upper Tribunal Upholds Termination of Tax Credits for Childcare Support
The Upper Tribunal dismissed the claimant's appeal, confirming that their entitlement to tax credits was correctly terminated due to a valid declaration of eligibility for childcare support. The decision was based on the Childcare Payments Act 2014 and upheld by the First-tier Tribunal.