Child Disability Payment decision making guide

Appealing against a decision of the First-tier Tribunal

A decision of the First-tier Tribunal can be appealed to the Upper Tribunal. The Upper Tribunal hears appeals on decisions of the chambers of the First-tier Tribunal.

A decision can be appealed by any party in the case but only on a point of law (Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014, s.46(1) and s.46(2)).

An appeal of a First-tier Tribunal decision requires the permission of the First-tier Tribunal. If the First-tier Tribunal refuses its permission, the Upper Tribunal can give permission for the appeal (Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014, s.46(3)).

See the Chapter on Appeals to the Upper Tribunal for more information.

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