JP v SSWP (DLA)
Disability living allowance (DLA) - child witnesses - need to take account of child's right to autonomy and right to participate - R(DLA) 3/06 and Practice Direction
CM v HMRC (TC)
Tax credits - right of appeal – separated parent who is not a party to the appeal
Rutherford and others v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Housing benefit (HB) - local housing allowance size criteria and eligible rent reduction (bedroom tax) - whether unlawful regarding disabled children in need of an overnight carer
GC v HMRC (TC)
Tax credits (TC) - ordinary residence – temporary absence while working abroad
SM v SSWP (ESA)
Employment and support allowance (ESA) - exceptional circumstances – substantial risk – home working not to be relied on as a possible job
JB v SSWP and Basingstoke and Deane BC (HB)
Housing benefit (HB) - amounts for children - substantial minority carer
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council v SA
Housing benefit (HB) - attribution of earnings for housing benefit
DC v Secretary of State
Employment and support allowance (ESA) - adjournment to obtain representation – ESA and mental health – need to consider reasonable adjustment
MB v Christchurch BC (HB)
Housing benefit (HB) - overpayment - official error
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v Brade
Employment and support allowance (ESA) - limited capability for work-related activity (support group) – Activity 13 (coping with social engagement) – meaning of ‘always precluded’