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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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Appeal to the Upper Tribunal

CPAG in Scotland

This course is essential for welfare rights advisers in Scotland who want to challenge decisions of the First-tier Tribunal effectively. It will help you navigate the separate appeals procedures for benefits delivered by Social Security Scotland and the DWP. Appeals at this stage are based on an error of law. The course will give you practice and confidence in finding errors of law in the First-tier Tribunal statement of reasons.

The course covers:

Ways of changing First-tier Tribunal decisions

Procedures before and during an appeal

Finding errors of law in the statement of reasons

Drafting an application

What to expect at a hearing

Date
10:00, 9 September to 10 September 2025
Contact
Pauline Chalmers
01415523303
Theme
Social justice & poverty
Cost
Various - see website (discount for CPAG members)
Attendance type
Online only
Online venue
https://cpag.org.uk/training-and-events/courses/appeals-upper-tribunal-0
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