[2025] UKUT 107 (AAC)

Appeal No. UA-2024-001058-PIP

Between:

CH

Appellant

- v -

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Respondent

Before: Upper Tribunal Judge Scolding KC

Decided on consideration of the papers

Representation:

Appellant: Warwickshire Citizens Advice Benefits Service

Respondent: Mr R Naeem, DMA Appeals, Leeds

On appeal from:

Tribunal: First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber)

Tribunal Case No: SC222/23/00118

Tribunal Venue: Chesterfield Hearing Centre

Decision Date: 22 September 2023

SUMMARY OF DECISION

This appeal concerns procedural fairness and the approach that the Tribunal should take to the way in which it asks questions of those who are considered to be vulnerable. In particular, it cautions against asking “closed questions” to those who may find it difficult to elaborate on their answers to provide the Tribunal with the material needed. It also deals with issues of reasons and how Tribunals reach decisions

Keyword: Personal Independent Payment- general: Practice and Procedure

DECISION