United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Compatibility and Windfall Issues in HMRC v. GMAC UK PLC: A New Legal Precedent

Date: Mar 17, 2011

Compatibility and Windfall Issues in HMRC v. GMAC UK PLC: A New Legal Precedent Introduction The case of HMRC v. GMAC UK PLC Direction Reference ([2011] UKUT 112 (TCC)) presents a significant legal...

Upper Tribunal Sets New Country Guidance on Zimbabwe Asylum Returns: Implications for Future Cases

Date: Mar 15, 2011

Upper Tribunal Sets New Country Guidance on Zimbabwe Asylum Returns: Implications for Future Cases Introduction The Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) delivered a significant judgment on...

Upper Tribunal Upholds Restrictive Covenant, Protecting Neighborhood Interests in George Wimpey Bristol Ltd v. Gloucestershire Housing Association Ltd [2011] UKUT 91 (LC)

Date: Mar 15, 2011

Upper Tribunal Upholds Restrictive Covenant, Protecting Neighborhood Interests in George Wimpey Bristol Ltd v. Gloucestershire Housing Association Ltd [2011] UKUT 91 (LC) Introduction The case of...

Tribunal's Discretion in Allocating Pre-Transfer Order Appeals as Complex Cases: Babergh DC v R&CC

Date: Mar 15, 2011

Tribunal's Discretion in Allocating Pre-Transfer Order Appeals as Complex Cases: Babergh District Council v. Revenue & Customs Introduction Case: Babergh District Council v. Revenue & Customs ([2011]...

Reassessing Penalty Framework for Anti-Competitive 'Cover Pricing': Kier Group plc & Others v OFT [2011] CAT 3

Date: Mar 12, 2011

Reassessing Penalty Framework for Anti-Competitive 'Cover Pricing': Kier Group plc & Others v. Office of Fair Trading [2011] CAT 3 Introduction The case of Kier Group plc (2) Kier Regional Ltd v....

Jurisdiction and Fraud in Enforcing Foreign Judgments: Comprehensive Commentary on AK Investment CJSC v. Kyrgyz Mobil Tel Ltd & Ors (Isle of Man) (Rev 2) [2011] UKPC 7

Date: Mar 11, 2011

Jurisdiction and Fraud in Enforcing Foreign Judgments: Comprehensive Commentary on AK Investment CJSC v. Kyrgyz Mobil Tel Ltd & Ors (Isle of Man) (Rev 2) [2011] UKPC 7 Introduction The case of AK...

Sienkiewicz v Greif (UK) Ltd: Upholding the Fairchild/Barker Exception and Rejecting the 'Doubles the Risk' Test for Mesothelioma Causation

Date: Mar 10, 2011

Sienkiewicz v Greif (UK) Ltd: Upholding the Fairchild/Barker Exception and Rejecting the 'Doubles the Risk' Test for Mesothelioma Causation Introduction Sienkiewicz v Greif (UK) Ltd ([2011] ICR 391)...

Extension of Time in FOIA Appeals: Insights from Information Commissioner v. PS ([2011] UKUT 94 (AAC))

Date: Mar 8, 2011

Extension of Time in FOIA Appeals: Insights from Information Commissioner v. PS ([2011] UKUT 94 (AAC)) Introduction The case of Information Commissioner v. PS ([2011] UKUT 94 (AAC)) centers around...

Reaffirming Refugee Protection for Stateless Individuals: Insights from KK and Others vs. Korea CG ([2011] UKUT 92 (IAC))

Date: Mar 8, 2011

Reaffirming Refugee Protection for Stateless Individuals: Insights from KK and Others vs. Korea CG ([2011] UKUT 92 (IAC)) Introduction The case of KK and Others vs. Korea CG ([2011] UKUT 92 (IAC))...

Redefining Permanent Residence: PM (EEA Spouse Residing with) Turkey [2011] UKUT 89 (IAC)

Date: Mar 8, 2011

Redefining Permanent Residence: PM (EEA Spouse Residing with) Turkey [2011] UKUT 89 (IAC) Introduction The case of PM (EEA Spouse Residing with) Turkey [2011] UKUT 89 (IAC) addresses critical aspects...

Reasonable Practicability in Unfair Dismissal Claims: Remploy Ltd v. Brain [2011]

Date: Mar 3, 2011

Reasonable Practicability in Unfair Dismissal Claims: Remploy Ltd v. Brain [2011] 1. Introduction The case of Remploy Ltd v. Brain ([2011] UKEAT 0465_10_0203) addresses the critical issue of whether...

Upper Tribunal Clarifies Burden of Proof in MTIC Fraud Cases: Brayfal Ltd v HMRC

Date: Mar 3, 2011

Upper Tribunal Clarifies Burden of Proof in MTIC Fraud Cases: Brayfal Ltd v HMRC Introduction The case of HMRC v. Brayfal Ltd [2011] STI 640 addresses significant issues surrounding Value Added Tax...

Upper Tribunal Dismisses Tax Relief Claim in Gilt Strip Planning: Upholding the Ramsay Principle

Date: Feb 26, 2011

Upper Tribunal Dismisses Tax Relief Claim in Gilt Strip Planning: Upholding the Ramsay Principle 1. Introduction The case of Mr Andrew Berry v. HMRC ([2011] BTC 1623) addressed a complex issue...

GS (Article 3 – Health Exceptionality) India [2011]: Redefining Exceptional Circumstances Under Article 3 ECHR

Date: Feb 25, 2011

GS (Article 3 – Health Exceptionality) India [2011]: Redefining Exceptional Circumstances Under Article 3 ECHR Introduction The case of GS (Article 3 – Health Exceptionality) India [2011] UKUT 35...

NH v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (ESA) [2011] UKUT 82 (AAC) – Establishing Standards for Assessing Bladder Incontinence in ESA Claims

Date: Feb 25, 2011

NH v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (ESA) [2011] UKUT 82 (AAC) Introduction The case of NH v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (ESA) [2011] UKUT 82 (AAC) serves as a significant...

Enhancing Article 8 Protections in Possession Proceedings for Non-Secure Tenancies

Date: Feb 24, 2011

Enhancing Article 8 Protections in Possession Proceedings for Non-Secure Tenancies Introduction The case of London Borough of Hounslow v. Powell ([2011] 9 EG 164) marks a significant precedent in the...

No Temporal Restriction on Executive Order-Making Powers under the United Nations Act 1946: R v Forsyth [2011] 2 All ER 165

Date: Feb 24, 2011

No Temporal Restriction on Executive Order-Making Powers under the United Nations Act 1946: R v Forsyth [2011] 2 All ER 165 Introduction The case of R v Forsyth ([2011] 2 All ER 165) represents a...

Strict Compliance in Trade Union Registration: Insights from Bahamas Hotel Maintenance & Allied Workers Union v. Bahamas Hotel Catering & Allied Workers Union & Ors

Date: Feb 24, 2011

Strict Compliance in Trade Union Registration: Insights from Bahamas Hotel Maintenance & Allied Workers Union v. Bahamas Hotel Catering & Allied Workers Union & Ors Introduction The case of Bahamas...

Application of Harassment Provisions and Time Limits: Commentary on Thomas Sanderson Blinds Ltd v English [2011] UKEAT 0316_10_2102

Date: Feb 22, 2011

Application of Harassment Provisions and Time Limits: Commentary on Thomas Sanderson Blinds Ltd v English [2011] UKEAT 0316_10_2102 Introduction The case of Thomas Sanderson Blinds Ltd v. English...

Mandatory Compliance with Rule 30(6) in Employment Tribunals: Insights from Greenwood v. NWF Retail Ltd

Date: Feb 19, 2011

Mandatory Compliance with Rule 30(6) in Employment Tribunals: Insights from Greenwood v. NWF Retail Ltd Introduction Greenwood v. NWF Retail Ltd ([2011] ICR 896) is a landmark judgment delivered by...