The cases we handle
International social security agreements
The United Kingdom has made bilateral social security agreements with several states outside the European Union. These agreements give direct rights to people whose claims involve both states.
Upper Tribunal judges can decide appeals on points of law from the First-tier Tribunal about rights under these agreements.
Relevant legislation
- Section 179 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992
- The Social Security (Reciprocal Agreements) Order 2005
Note:
From 3 November 2008 the new Upper Tribunal has taken over the work of the Social Security, Child Support and Pensions Appeal Commissioners. The Commissioners formerly handled appeals from tribunals that are now covered by the Social Entitlement Chamber, and the War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal.
The Upper Tribunal also deals with appeals from the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal.
Page last updated 03 November 2008
