Caselaw summaries

‘Bedroom tax’ – application prior to rule change on 1 April 2017 to disabled adults unable to share a bedroom

Personal independence payment (PIP) - failure to attend medical – good cause

Widowed parents allowance – denial to unmarried widow – breach of human rights

Right to reside – retained worker status where registered as a jobseeker

Appeal to Upper Tribunal following refusal of late application for statement of reasons from First-tier Tribunal – ‘difficult but not impossible’

Failure to exercise inquisitorial function – decision without a hearing and need to act fairly and justly – right to reside

Mobility Activity 1 – validity of amendments made from 16 March 2017

Activity 4 (washing and bathing) – claimant with profound hearing loss and cochlear implants

Housing benefit - ‘bedroom tax’ – room unsafe due to asbestos – room must be safe in order to be a bedroom

Tax credits - claims – by a refugee – date of claim