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 in part, amends IDP to clarify responsibilities
The Upper Tribunal allowed the appeal in part, directing changes to the Individual Development Plan to clarify the responsibilities of the Health Board and the Council regarding Additional Learning Provision.
Upper Tribunal Upholds State Pension Start Date Based on Claimant's Mistake
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal regarding the start date of a state pension. The claimant mistakenly indicated on the online form that he wanted to receive his state pension from his 67th birthday instead of his 66th birthday. The Tribunal confirmed the start date as per the claimant's mistake, ruling that the claimant could not retrospectively amend the start date once the initial claim had been decided.
Upper Tribunal grants Personal Independence Payment at standard rate for Trimethylaminuria claimant
Upper Tribunal Quashes Decision Due to Error of Law
Upper Tribunal Rejects Disability Discrimination Claim Against School
Upper Tribunal Upholds HMRC's Refusal to Disclose Tax Information
Upper Tribunal Orders Public Inquiry Before Licence Revocation
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on War Pension Benefits
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal, stating that the lower court did not provide sufficient reasons for denying the claimant's request for a higher benefit payment due to post-traumatic arthritis in their hip.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Revocation for Lack of Suitable Transport Manager
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Due to Material Errors of Law in ESA Claim
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Appeal Over PIP Letter
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Universal Credit Activity 8
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal regarding the interpretation of activity 8 in Schedule 6 to the Universal Credit Regulations 2013. The decision emphasised that tasks involving navigation and maintaining safety must be completed safely.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeals on Mental Capacity Representation
Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Termination for Non-Compliance
Landlord Loses Appeal on Housing Benefit Overpayment Recovery
Worker Loses Appeal to Stay Off Vulnerable Adults Barred List
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the inclusion of a worker on the Vulnerable Adults Barred List. The court ruled that the decision was not disproportionate.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Freedom of Information Disclosure
Upper Tribunal dismisses appeal on licensing requirements
The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the a person's refusal of a standard national operator’s licence due to incomplete application. The Tribunal found that the applicant had failed to provide all necessary documentation, leading to the refusal of the licence.