United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Supreme Court Upholds Judicial Review Over Section 9 Procedure in Meat Inspection Regulations

Date: Dec 9, 2021

Supreme Court Upholds Judicial Review Over Section 9 Procedure in Meat Inspection Regulations Introduction The case of Association of Independent Meat Suppliers & Anor v Food Standards Agency ([2021]...

Non-Discrimination in Benefit Eligibility Post-Brexit: Fratila v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Date: Dec 2, 2021

Non-Discrimination in Benefit Eligibility Post-Brexit: Fratila v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Introduction The case of Fratila & Anor v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ([2021]...

Capacity to Consent to Sexual Relations: Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent in A Local Authority v JB

Date: Nov 25, 2021

Capacity to Consent to Sexual Relations: Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent in A Local Authority v JB Introduction The case of A Local Authority v JB ([2021] UKSC 52) addresses critical issues...

Supreme Court Clarifies Shipowner's Due Diligence Obligation under the Hague Rules: No Distinction Between Seaworthiness and Navigational Negligence

Date: Nov 11, 2021

Supreme Court Clarifies Shipowner's Due Diligence Obligation under the Hague Rules: No Distinction Between Seaworthiness and Navigational Negligence Introduction The case of Alize 1954 & Anor v...

Limits of Representative Actions in Data Protection Law: Lloyd v Google LLC ([2021] UKSC 50)

Date: Nov 11, 2021

Limits of Representative Actions in Data Protection Law: Lloyd v Google LLC ([2021] UKSC 50) Introduction Lloyd v Google LLC ([2021] UKSC 50) is a landmark case adjudicated by the United Kingdom...

Crown Prosecution Service v Aquila Advisory Ltd: Constructive Trusts and the Illegality Defence

Date: Nov 4, 2021

Crown Prosecution Service v Aquila Advisory Ltd: Constructive Trusts and the Illegality Defence Introduction Crown Prosecution Service v Aquila Advisory Ltd ([2021] UKSC 49) is a landmark decision by...

Reinforcing Protections under Section 145B: Kostal UK Ltd v Dunkley & Ors ([2021] UKSC 47)

Date: Oct 27, 2021

Reinforcing Protections under Section 145B: Kostal UK Ltd v Dunkley & Ors ([2021] UKSC 47) Introduction The case of Kostal UK Ltd v Dunkley & Ors ([2021] UKSC 47) marks a significant development in...

Supreme Court Establishes English Law as Governing Law for Arbitration Agreement Validity in Kabab-Ji SAL v Kout Food Group

Date: Oct 27, 2021

Supreme Court Establishes English Law as Governing Law for Arbitration Agreement Validity in Kabab-Ji SAL v Kout Food Group Introduction The case of Kabab-Ji SAL (Lebanon) v Kout Food Group (Kuwait)...

Majera v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Upholding the Binding Nature of Court Orders

Date: Oct 21, 2021

Majera v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Upholding the Binding Nature of Court Orders Introduction The case of Majera v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2021] UKSC 46)...

Expanding Jurisdiction: Defining 'Damage Sustained' in Tort Claims under CPR PD 6B – FS Cairo LLC v Brownlie [2021] UKSC 45

Date: Oct 21, 2021

Expanding Jurisdiction: Defining 'Damage Sustained' in Tort Claims under CPR PD 6B – FS Cairo LLC v Brownlie [2021] UKSC 45 Introduction FS Cairo (Nile Plaza) LLC v Brownlie ([2021] UKSC 45) is a...

Affirmation of Ancillary Jurisdiction for Interim Remedies in Equality Directive Claims: Anwar v The Advocate General for Scotland

Date: Oct 14, 2021

Affirmation of Ancillary Jurisdiction for Interim Remedies in Equality Directive Claims: Anwar v The Advocate General for Scotland Introduction Anwar v The Advocate General for Scotland ([2021] UKSC...

Qualified One-Way Costs Shifting: Supreme Court Clarifies Set-Off Limitations in Personal Injury Litigation

Date: Oct 7, 2021

Qualified One-Way Costs Shifting: Supreme Court Clarifies Set-Off Limitations in Personal Injury Litigation Introduction Ho v. Adelekun ([2021] UKSC 43) is a landmark judgment delivered by the United...

Supreme Court Upholds Legislative Competence Limits of the Scottish Parliament in UNCRC and ECLSG Bills

Date: Oct 7, 2021

Supreme Court Upholds Legislative Competence Limits of the Scottish Parliament in UNCRC and ECLSG Bills Introduction In the landmark case titled REFERENCES (Bills) by the Attorney General and the...

Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Fairness in Asylum Appeals Under Fast Track Procedures

Date: Sep 23, 2021

Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Fairness in Asylum Appeals Under Fast Track Procedures Introduction The United Kingdom Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in the case of TN (Vietnam), R. (on...

Refining the Boundaries of Lawful Act Economic Duress: Insights from Pakistan International Airline Corporation v. Times Travel (UK) Ltd [2021] UKSC 40

Date: Aug 19, 2021

Refining the Boundaries of Lawful Act Economic Duress: Insights from Pakistan International Airline Corporation v. Times Travel (UK) Ltd [2021] UKSC 40 Introduction The case of Pakistan International...

Kuoni Travel Ltd v X: Expanding Tour Operator Liability under Package Travel Regulations

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Kuoni Travel Ltd v X: Expanding Tour Operator Liability under Package Travel Regulations Introduction Kuoni Travel Ltd v X ([2021] UKSC 34) is a landmark case in United Kingdom law that significantly...

CPRE Kent v. Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government ([2021] UKSC 36): Multiple Cost Entitlements in Statutory Review Applications

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Multiple Cost Entitlements in Statutory Review Applications: An Analysis of CPRE Kent v. Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government ([2021] UKSC 36) Introduction The case of CPRE Kent v....

Supreme Court Establishes Clarified Principles for Estoppel by Convention in HMRC Tax Enquiries: Tinkler v. Revenue and Customs (2021)

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Supreme Court Establishes Clarified Principles for Estoppel by Convention in HMRC Tax Enquiries: Tinkler v. Revenue and Customs (2021) Introduction Tinkler v. Revenue and Customs ([2021] UKSC 39) is...

Judicial Review of Government Policies: Key Principles from A, R v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] UKSC 37

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Judicial Review of Government Policies: Key Principles from A, R v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] UKSC 37 Introduction The United Kingdom Supreme Court's decision in A, R (on the...

T (A Child) Re: Supreme Court Judgment on Inherent Jurisdiction and Deprivation of Liberty

Date: Jul 31, 2021

T (A Child) Re: Supreme Court Judgment on Inherent Jurisdiction and Deprivation of Liberty Introduction The Supreme Court case T (A Child) Re ([2021] UKSC 35) addresses a critical aspect of child...