Social Security Scotland’s failure to follow usual practice of passing details of a rep to the FTS was a material procedural irregularity that justified ‘quashing’ tribunal’s decision

JA v Social Security Scotland

In a recent case, Social Security Scotland failed to provide the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) with the contact details of a claimant’s representative, deviating from their standard procedure.

This omission was deemed a significant procedural error, leading to the tribunal’s decision being overturned.

The case underscores the importance of adhering to established protocols to ensure fair representation and due process in social security appeals.