United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Lehman Brothers International (Europe) Re: Establishing Statutory Trusts and Client Money Distribution under CASS 7

Date: Mar 1, 2012

Lehman Brothers International (Europe) Re: Establishing Statutory Trusts and Client Money Distribution under CASS 7 Introduction The case of Lehman Brothers International (Europe), Re ([2012] UKSC 6)...

Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) [2012] UKUT 69: Emphasis on Comprehensive Relativity Graphs in Leasehold Enfranchisement

Date: Mar 1, 2012

Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) [2012] UKUT 69: Emphasis on Comprehensive Relativity Graphs in Leasehold Enfranchisement Introduction The case of Coolrace Ltd & Ors, Re ([2012] UKUT 69 (LC)) addressed...

First-tier Tribunal (Tax) Lacks Jurisdiction on Discretionary Concessions: Prince & Ors v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Feb 24, 2012

First-tier Tribunal (Tax) Lacks Jurisdiction on Discretionary Concessions: Prince & Ors v. Revenue & Customs Introduction Prince & Ors v. Revenue & Customs ([2012] STI 1666) is a significant case...

Peacock Re: Expanding Confiscation Orders to Include After-Acquired Assets Under the Drug Trafficking Act 1994

Date: Feb 23, 2012

Peacock Re: Expanding Confiscation Orders to Include After-Acquired Assets Under the Drug Trafficking Act 1994 Introduction The case of Peacock, Re ([2012] 2 Cr App R (S) 81) addresses a pivotal...

Fiaz [2012] UKUT 57 (IAC): Procedural Fairness and the Cancellation of Leave to Remain

Date: Feb 23, 2012

Fiaz [2012] UKUT 57 (IAC): Procedural Fairness and the Cancellation of Leave to Remain Introduction Fiaz is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) on...

Proportionality in Article 8 ECHR Removal Cases: SC Zimbabwe [2012] UKUT 56 (IAC)

Date: Feb 23, 2012

Proportionality in Article 8 ECHR Removal Cases: SC Zimbabwe [2012] UKUT 56 (IAC) Introduction The case of SC (Article 8 - in accordance with the law) Zimbabwe [2012] UKUT 56 (IAC) is a pivotal...

Sanderson v. Revenue & Customs: Establishing Principles for Discovery Assessments Under Section 29 TMA 1970

Date: Feb 21, 2012

Sanderson v. Revenue & Customs: Establishing Principles for Discovery Assessments Under Section 29 TMA 1970 Introduction Sanderson v. Revenue & Customs ([2012] STI 1921) is a significant case...

Capita Hartshead Ltd v. Byard: Redefining Scrutiny in Redundancy Selection Pools

Date: Feb 21, 2012

Capita Hartshead Ltd v. Byard: Redefining Scrutiny in Redundancy Selection Pools Introduction The case of Capita Hartshead Ltd v. Byard ([2012] UKEAT 0445_11_2002) addresses the intricate dynamics of...

Judicial Review of Time Limit Waiver in Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims: R (AM) v. First Tier Tribunal (CIC)

Date: Feb 17, 2012

Judicial Review of Time Limit Waiver in Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims: R (AM) v. First Tier Tribunal (CIC) Introduction The case of R (AM) v. First Tier Tribunal (CIC) ([2012] UKUT 55 (AAC))...

Validity of Damage Notices under the Coal Mining Subsidence Regulations: Newbold & Ors v. The Coal Authority

Date: Feb 17, 2012

Validity of Damage Notices under the Coal Mining Subsidence Regulations: Newbold & Ors v. The Coal Authority Introduction Newbold & Ors v. The Coal Authority ([2012] UKUT 20 (LC)) is a pivotal case...

Proportionality in Deportation Cases Under Article 8 ECHR: Upper Tribunal's Decision in Sanade and Others ([2012] UKUT 48 (IAC))

Date: Feb 17, 2012

Proportionality in Deportation Cases Under Article 8 ECHR: Upper Tribunal's Decision in Sanade and Others ([2012] UKUT 48 (IAC)) Introduction The Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)...

BBC v Sugar: Affirmation of Journalistic Exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000

Date: Feb 16, 2012

BBC v Sugar: Affirmation of Journalistic Exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 Introduction BBC v Sugar ([2012] 2 All ER 509) is a landmark decision by the United Kingdom Supreme Court...

Exclusion of Legislative Bodies from Public Authority Status under Directive 2003/4/EC: Insights from Flachglas Torgau GmbH v. Federal Republic of Germany

Date: Feb 11, 2012

Exclusion of Legislative Bodies from Public Authority Status under Directive 2003/4/EC: Insights from Flachglas Torgau GmbH v. Federal Republic of Germany Introduction The case of Flachglas Torgau...

Precision in Claim Withdrawals: Insights from Segor v. Goodrich Actuation Systems Ltd [2012] UKEAT 0145

Date: Feb 11, 2012

Precision in Claim Withdrawals: Insights from Segor v. Goodrich Actuation Systems Ltd [2012] UKEAT 0145 Introduction The case of Segor v. Goodrich Actuation Systems Ltd ([2012] UKEAT 0145_11_1002)...

Establishing Territorial Connections in Employment Law: The Ravat v. Halliburton Supreme Court Decision

Date: Feb 9, 2012

Establishing Territorial Connections in Employment Law: The Ravat v. Halliburton Supreme Court Decision Introduction The case of Ravat v. Halliburton Manufacturing and Services Ltd (Rev 1) ([2012]...

POWA (Jersey) Ltd v HMRC: Reinforcing the Connection to Fraud for Denial of Input VAT Deductions

Date: Feb 9, 2012

POWA (Jersey) Ltd v HMRC: Reinforcing the Connection to Fraud for Denial of Input VAT Deductions Introduction The case of POWA (Jersey) Ltd v HMRC ([2012] UKUT 50 (TCC)) presents a pivotal point in...

Establishing Operational Duty Under Article 2: Rabone v Pennine Care NHS Foundation

Date: Feb 9, 2012

Establishing Operational Duty Under Article 2: Rabone v Pennine Care NHS Foundation Introduction Rabone & Anor v. Pennine Care NHS Foundation (33 BHRC 208) is a landmark judgment delivered by the...

Establishing Public Interest Principles in Deportation of Foreign Criminals: Masih v Secretary of State (IAC)

Date: Feb 8, 2012

Establishing Public Interest Principles in Deportation of Foreign Criminals: Masih v Secretary of State (IAC) Introduction The case of Masih v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2012] UKUT...

Reaffirming Fair Trial Standards: Comprehensive Analysis of Brown v. The State (Trinidad and Tobago) [2012]

Date: Feb 8, 2012

Reaffirming Fair Trial Standards: Comprehensive Analysis of Brown v. The State (Trinidad and Tobago) [2012] Introduction Brown v. The State (Trinidad and Tobago) is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Upper Tribunal Sets New Precedent on Costs Regime for Transitional Tax Tribunal Appeals

Date: Feb 7, 2012

Upper Tribunal Sets New Precedent on Costs Regime for Transitional Tax Tribunal Appeals Introduction The case of HMRC v. Atlantic Electronics Ltd ([2012] UKUT 45 (TCC)) marks a significant...