Cases we handle
The Forfeiture Act
The Forfeiture Act 1982 applies the forfeiture rule to social security benefits. The forfeiture rule is a rule of public policy that an individual cannot gain from her or his own wrongdoing and applies where a person claims benefit as a result of the death of someone for whose death the claimant is responsible.
Under Section 4 of the Act, where there is a question about whether the forfeiture rule should apply to a claim for benefit, the Department for Work and Pensions must refer the case to the Administrative Appeals Chamber of the Upper Tribunal for a decision.
Relevant legislation
The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008
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 on 03 November 2008
