United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Internal Relocation and Criminality in Deportation Cases: SC (Jamaica) v SSHD [2022] UKSC 15

Date: Jun 16, 2022

Internal Relocation and Criminality in Deportation Cases: SC (Jamaica) v SSHD [2022] UKSC 15 Introduction SC (Jamaica) v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2022] UKSC 15) is a landmark...

Proportionality and Necessity in Care Orders: Insights from H-W (Children) [2022] UKSC 17

Date: Jun 16, 2022

Proportionality and Necessity in Care Orders: Insights from H-W (Children) [2022] UKSC 17 Introduction The case of H-W (Children) and In the matter of H-W (Children) (No 2) ([2022] UKSC 17) addressed...

Costs Follow the Event in Competition Act Appeals: Comprehensive Guidance Following CMA v Flynn Pharma Ltd & Anor

Date: May 26, 2022

Costs Follow the Event in Competition Act Appeals: Comprehensive Guidance Following CMA v Flynn Pharma Ltd & Anor Introduction In Competition and Markets Authority v Flynn Pharma Ltd & Anor ([2022]...

Clarifying Sentencing Discounts and 'Proceedings' in Northern Ireland: Analysis of Maughan v Northern Ireland ([2022] UKSC 13)

Date: May 19, 2022

Clarifying Sentencing Discounts and 'Proceedings' in Northern Ireland: Analysis of Maughan v Northern Ireland ([2022] UKSC 13) Introduction Maughan v Northern Ireland ([2022] UKSC 13) is a seminal...

Limitation on Input VAT Deductions in Cases of Common Mistake: Insights from Zipvit Ltd v HMRC

Date: May 12, 2022

Limitation on Input VAT Deductions in Cases of Common Mistake: Insights from Zipvit Ltd v HMRC Introduction The case of Zipvit Ltd v Revenue and Customs (Respondent) (No 2) ([2022] UKSC 12)...

UK Supreme Court Upholds MOD Tax Regime Against EU Free Movement of Capital Challenge

Date: Apr 28, 2022

UK Supreme Court Upholds MOD Tax Regime Against EU Free Movement of Capital Challenge Introduction The case of Revenue and Customs v Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme Trustees Ltd ([2022] UKSC 10)...

Supreme Court Upholds Minister's Authority to Implement Voter Identification Pilot Schemes under the Representation of the People Act 2000

Date: Apr 28, 2022

Supreme Court Upholds Minister's Authority to Implement Voter Identification Pilot Schemes under the Representation of the People Act 2000 1. Introduction The case of Coughlan, R (on the application...

Revenue and Customs v NCL Investments Ltd & Anor [2022] UKSC 9: Tax Treatment of IFRS2 Share-Based Payments

Date: Mar 24, 2022

Revenue and Customs v NCL Investments Ltd & Anor [2022] UKSC 9: Tax Treatment of IFRS2 Share-Based Payments Introduction The Supreme Court case Revenue and Customs v NCL Investments Ltd & Anor...

Defining the Scope of Solicitors' Equitable Lien: The Landmark Decision in Bott & Co Solicitors Ltd v Ryanair DAC [2022] UKSC 8

Date: Mar 17, 2022

Defining the Scope of Solicitors' Equitable Lien: The Landmark Decision in Bott & Co Solicitors Ltd v Ryanair DAC [2022] UKSC 8 Introduction The case of Bott & Co Solicitors Ltd v Ryanair DAC ([2022]...

Supreme Court Defines Grounds for Early Termination of Secure Fixed-Term Tenancies

Date: Mar 10, 2022

Supreme Court Defines Grounds for Early Termination of Secure Fixed-Term Tenancies Case: Croydon London Borough Council v Kalonga ([2022] UKSC 7) Court: United Kingdom Supreme Court Date: 9 March...

Craig v Her Majesty's Advocate: Reinforcing the Rule of Law in Extradition Procedures

Date: Feb 24, 2022

Craig v Her Majesty's Advocate: Reinforcing the Rule of Law in Extradition Procedures Introduction Craig v Her Majesty's Advocate (for the Government of the United States of America) & Anor...

Supreme Court Establishes Privacy Rights for Individuals Under Criminal Investigation in Bloomberg LP v ZXC

Date: Feb 17, 2022

Supreme Court Establishes Privacy Rights for Individuals Under Criminal Investigation in Bloomberg LP v ZXC Introduction Bloomberg LP v ZXC ([2022] 2 WLR 424) is a landmark judgment delivered by the...

O (a minor) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Upholding Fee Structures for British Citizenship Registration

Date: Feb 3, 2022

O (a minor) v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Upholding Fee Structures for British Citizenship Registration Introduction The case of O (a minor) v Secretary of State for the Home...

UK Supreme Court Clarifies Individual Responsibility in Extradition Appeals under the Extradition Act 2003

Date: Feb 3, 2022

UK Supreme Court Clarifies Individual Responsibility in Extradition Appeals under the Extradition Act 2003 Introduction The case of Public Prosecutors Office of the Athens Court of Appeal v O'Connor...

Strict Liability in Terrorism Legislation: Insights from Pwr v Director of Public Prosecutions (Rev1) [2022]

Date: Jan 27, 2022

Strict Liability in Terrorism Legislation: Insights from Pwr v Director of Public Prosecutions (Rev1) [2022] Introduction Pwr v Director of Public Prosecutions (Rev1) ([2022] 1 WLR 789) is a landmark...

Supreme Court Restricts RTM Company's Management Rights Under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002

Date: Jan 13, 2022

Supreme Court Restricts RTM Company's Management Rights Under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 Introduction The case of FirstPort Property Services Ltd v Settlers Court RTM Company Ltd &...

Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdictional Limits on Appeals in Contempt of Court Cases: HM Attorney General v Crosland

Date: Dec 21, 2021

Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdictional Limits on Appeals in Contempt of Court Cases: HM Attorney General v Crosland Introduction In the landmark case of HM Attorney General v Crosland ([2021] UKSC...

Establishing the One Voice Principle in Foreign State Recognition: Maduro v Guaidó

Date: Dec 21, 2021

Establishing the One Voice Principle in Foreign State Recognition: Maduro Board of the Central Bank of Venezuela v Guaidó Board of the Central Bank of Venezuela ([2021] UKSC 57) Introduction The...

Supreme Court Decision in Elan-Cane v Home Department: Affirming the Absence of a Positive Obligation to Recognize Non-Gendered Passports under Article 8 ECHR

Date: Dec 16, 2021

Supreme Court Decision in Elan-Cane v Home Department: Affirming the Absence of a Positive Obligation to Recognize Non-Gendered Passports under Article 8 ECHR Introduction The United Kingdom Supreme...

Genuine Connection and Investigation Independence in Human Rights Judicial Review: McQuillan v PSNI

Date: Dec 16, 2021

Genuine Connection and Investigation Independence in Human Rights Judicial Review: McQuillan v PSNI Introduction The United Kingdom Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment on December 15, 2021,...