Caselaw summaries

Deductions from universal credit – deductions for court fines – refusal to consider reduction for hardship unlawful

Jobseeker’s allowance – appeals re sanctions before 16 March 2013 in light of Reilly (No.2)

Universal credit (UC) - ‘substantial risk’ – need to be accompanied – whether third-party support actually available – risk travelling to and from and attending the job centre

Universal credit (UC) - late paid wages – earnings in assessment period in which they are received – returned deposit is not earning

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