RA v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (II): [2021] UKUT 148 (AAC)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision of Judge Sutherland Williams on 16 June 2021 .

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service and Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber)
• Published: 19 July 2021

• Categories: Tribunal procedure and practice
• Sub-categories: Tribunal procedure and practice - fair hearing, Tribunal procedure and practice - notice requirements and Tribunal procedure and practice - tribunal jurisdiction
• Judges: Sutherland Williams, M
• Decision date: 16 June 2021

Read the full decision in CI/502/2020.

Judicial Summary

In determining whether to proceed under rule 27(1), it is not merely enough to consider whether there is sufficient evidence to make a decision. The tribunal must also consider more generally whether it is in the interests of justice to proceed with a paper determination.

Published 19 July 2021