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 Rejects Preferred Means of Communication Appeal Under FOIA
Upper Tribunal Dismisses Standard Licence Appeal Due to Statutory Failures
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Information Requests
Tribunal Allows Appeal Against Licence Revocation Due to Procedural Irregularity in Handling Transport Manager
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal for DLA Mobility Component for ADHD Sufferers
The Upper Tribunal ruled that a a person can receive the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance if they meet the criteria for severe mental impairment.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against DBS Barred List Decision Due to Procedural Errors
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against a decision by the Disclosure and Barring Service (a person) to include a care worker on the barred lists due to procedural errors. The Tribunal emphasised the importance of procedural fairness in ensuring individuals have an effective opportunity to present their case.
Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Revocation for Lack of Financial Standing Evidence
The Upper Tribunal upheld the revocation of an a person's licence because the a person failed to provide evidence of financial standing as requested. Despite several extensions of grace periods, the a person did not submit the necessary documentation, leading to the licence being revoked.
Upper Tribunal refuses appeal withdrawal over Freedom of Information Act 2000
Legal Error Leads to Overturn of Child Support Decision
Upper Tribunal Upholds Licence Revocation and Disqualification Decision
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside PIP Decision Due to Errors of Law
Upper Tribunal Quashes IDP Portion Over Legal Errors
Working Tax Credit Claims Rejected by Upper Tribunal
The Upper Tribunal rejected a claimant's appeals for working tax credits, determining that the claimant's trading activities did not meet the criteria for qualifying remunerative work. This decision was made by Judge Thomas Church on 13 February 2025.
Freedom of Information Act Appeal Set Aside Due to Legal Error
Appeal Successful Due to Procedural Irregularity and Errors in Law
Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Decisions Due to Procedural Irregularities
Worker's appeal dismissed, remains barred for endangering vulnerable adults
Upper Tribunal Upholds Denial of PTSD Compensation Under AFCS
The Upper Tribunal dismissed the appeal, confirming the Pensions Appeal Tribunal's decision on the claimant's PTSD compensation under the AFCS. The Tribunal found that the claimant's mental disorder did not meet the criteria for 'permanent' under the 2011 Order.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal Against DBS Decision
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal against the a person's decision to retain a person on the a person lists. The appeal was successful because the a person made mistakes of fact and law in their decision.
Upper Tribunal Allows Appeal on Armed Forces Compensation
The Upper Tribunal allowed an appeal on a claim for a person compensation. The Tribunal found that the First-tier Tribunal did not provide sufficient reasons for denying the claimant's compensation, especially regarding the impact of dental treatment and stress on the injury.