JH v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and MH (CSM): [2016] UKUT 158 (AAC)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Jacobs on 12 July 2016.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service and Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber)
• Published: 1 December 2016

• Categories: Tribunal procedure and practice
• Sub-categories: Tribunal procedure and practice - fair hearing
• Judges: Jacobs, E
• Decision date: 12 July 2016

Read the full decision in CCS/2776/2015.

Judicial Summary

The use of overlapping panels of members is contrary to the safeguards necessary to ensure a fair hearing. This is not subject to any exception for judicial availability or listing convenience. It overrides the provision of any practice statement.

Published 1 December 2016