Caselaw summaries

Less favourable decision – warning to claimant and adjournment – breach of natural justice

Tax credits – loss of entitlement on death of partner in a joint claim

New evidence presented to Upper Tribunal – admissibility and whether can demonstrate error of law

Person subject to immigration control – exemption from exclusion from entitlement to non-means-tested benefits

Appeals against supersession – safeguards for claimants – DLA following change of circumstance

Right to reside – street musician/busker not ‘self-employed’ for right to reside purposes

Mobility – ability to plan and follow the route of a journey

Universal credit childcare costs – proof of payment requirement unlawful

Overpayment and application of civil penalty – claimant was overpaid due to failure to disclose his occupational pension

Claimant with borderline learning disability – re Activity 2 (reading and understanding), ‘basic written information’ refers to very basic information, but not so basic as to be of no practical use or value