Hello learned colleagues!

I recently attended a Tribunal where the line of questioning of the client (for DLA) concentrated strongly on his childhood and time he was homeless (some time ago and outside the relevant period). The client was repeatedly asked if he had taken illegal drugs (specifically heroin) while homeless, and the Tribunal did not seem willing to accept that he had not. The written reasons indicate that the tribunal were not satisfied with the credibility of the client.

I have found some grounds in the decision to try for an appeal to Comms, but would like also to put in a natural justice element because of the type of questioning and prejudice (i feel) of the Tribunal.

Does anyone know of any Commissioners decisions or guidance documents that cover Tribunal conduct that I could use to do this?

What was the appeal about?

low rate care and mobility stemming from anxiety, depression and OCD.

Try this to start with

http://www.appeals-service.gov.uk/publications/pdf/benchbook/benchbook_august 2006.pdf

The link doesn't work. Perhaps Shawn or Ken can fix it?

http://www.appeals-service.gov.uk/publications/pdf/benchbook/benchbook_august%202006.pdf

Thanks both! I'll check it out and see what I can do with it