Caselaw summaries

‘Backdating’ of UC – request for backdating not required to be made before initial decision

Universal credit (UC) - transitional SDP element – ‘erosion’ – on move from specified to mainstream rented accommodation

Right to reside – retained worker status – ‘undue delay’ between work ending and date of joint claim (with partner) for universal credit (UC)

Universal credit (UC) - ‘backdating’ – whether could reasonably have been expected to have claimed earlier – need to consider claimant’s circumstances as a whole

Universal credit (UC) - transitional SDP element – amount allowed unlawful considering TP (No.3) – Secretary of State to remedy

Universal credit (UC) - relevant or ‘waiting’ period for LCWRA element – failure to disapply where ESA lost due to reaching pension age before UC claimed – breach of human rights

Universal credit (UC) claim allowed despite SDP gateway – no possibility of treating the claim as a claim for ESA

Universal credit (UC) - prisoner – entitlement to housing element – where became a prisoner during first assessment period

Universal credit (UC) and student loan income

Universal credit – ‘bedroom tax’ – additional room for an overnight carer