Caselaw summaries

Universal credit (UC) - ‘substantial risk’ – limited capability for work-related activity

Universal credit (UC) – work capability assessment – activity 8 (‘navigation and maintaining safety’)

Universal credit (UC) - transitional SDP element – ‘erosion’ – on carer becoming entitled to LCWRA element

2023 consultation on work capability assessment reform – so unfair as to be unlawful

Universal credit – deductions for rent arrears and direct payment to landlord – unlawful without prior chance for claimant to make representations

Universal credit (UC) - LCWRA element – three-month relevant period – period can be started by self-certification in online journal

Transitional SDP element – high rate for a severely disabled couple on natural migration from employment and support allowance (ESA)

Universal credit – entitlement while receiving education

Right to reside – self-sufficiency – reliance on means-tested benefits paid to partner

Universal credit (UC) - right to reside – domestic abuse – breach of human rights