DB (as executor of the estate of OE) v SSWP [2018] UKUT 46 (AAC)

Social security appointeeship "The main grievance of Mr B, who brings this appeal in his capacity as executor of his late Aunt Miss E’s estate, is the Secretary of State’s decision to make Birmingham City Council Miss E’s social security appointee. When the council were made Miss E’s appointee, Mr B held an enduring power of attorney authorising him to deal with her financial affairs. Appointment decisions do not attract a right of appeal to the First-tier Tribunal. Neither that tribunal, nor the Upper Tribunal, has jurisdiction to entertain an ‘appeal’ against an appointment decision. However, I do have some concerns about the way in which the council’s appointment application was handled. I decide to express some views on that subject. My purpose in simply to provide some assistance to the DWP and local authorities in their efforts to operate the appointee system effectively and properly."

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Full judgment: BAILII

Subject(s):

  • Other capacity cases🔍
  • Welfare benefits cases🔍

Date: 4/2/18🔍

Court: Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber)🔍

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Parties:

  • DB🔍
  • Secretary of State for Work and Pensions🔍
  • Birmingham City Council🔍

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Published: 26/2/18 22:50

Cached: 2024-03-29 14:04:24