Regulation 35(2)b of ESA Regulations and subsequent submissions by SoS following this precedent

These paragraphs from a submission made by the Secretary of State are a new indication of how the Secretary of State is attempting to meet the requirements as set out by the decision of IM v SSWP (ESA) [2014] UKUT 412 (AAC). The Secretary of State in the paragraphs 16 Read more…

The revolving doors of mandatory reconsideration

NAWRA has been very concerned about the implementation of mandatory reconsideration (MR) for some time, particularly in light of the catastrophic drop in appeals and the effects on those who suffer from cognitive impairments.  Consequently, in February this year we sent a survey to members and asked them to feedback Read more…

Meeting in Sunderland 11 Dec 2015

Our next NAWRA meeting will take place in Sunderland on Fri 11th Sep 2015.  Thanks very much to members Sunderland City Council for hosting us at the civic centre. Our quarterly meetings are held around the country and include keynote speakers, workshops and a range of networking and professional development Read more…

Materials from Edinburgh meeting available now

Thanks to all members who attended our meeting in Edinburgh earlier this month and to City of Edinburgh Council for hosting us at the City Chambers. Minutes of the meeting and presentations by the guest speakers and workshop facilitators