United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Public Hearing Rights in Mental Health Appeals: AH v West London MHT (J) [2011] UKUT 74 (AAC)

Date: Feb 18, 2011

Public Hearing Rights in Mental Health Appeals: AH v West London MHT (J) [2011] UKUT 74 (AAC) Introduction The case of AH v West London Mental Health Tribunal (J) ([2011] UKUT 74 (AAC)) addresses the...

Proportionality in Surveyor’s Fees: Newman v. Cambridgeshire County Council [2011] UKUT 56

Date: Feb 15, 2011

Proportionality in Surveyor’s Fees: Newman v. Cambridgeshire County Council [2011] UKUT 56 Introduction The case of Newman v. Cambridgeshire County Council ([2011] UKUT 56) addresses the...

Safe Route of Return: AM (Evidence - route of return) Somalia [2011] UKUT 54 (IAC)

Date: Feb 12, 2011

Safe Route of Return: AM (Evidence - route of return) Somalia [2011] UKUT 54 (IAC) Introduction The case of AM (Evidence - route of return) Somalia [2011] UKUT 54 (IAC) presents a critical...

Legitimate Expectation and Leave Extensions in Immigration Law: Insights from JA (Revocation of Registration)

Date: Feb 12, 2011

Legitimate Expectation and Leave Extensions in Immigration Law: Insights from JA (Revocation of Registration) Introduction The case of JA (Revocation of Registration Secretary of State's Policy)...

K v. London Borough of Hillingdon (SEN) Judgment Commentary

Date: Feb 12, 2011

Comprehensive Commentary on K v. London Borough of Hillingdon (SEN) ([2011] UKUT 71 (AAC)) Introduction The case of K v. London Borough of Hillingdon (SEN) ([2011] UKUT 71 (AAC)) presents a pivotal...

CT (Gurkhas:Policy) Nepal [2011] UKUT 53 (IAC): Upholding Fair Application of Discretionary Criteria for Gurkha Dependents

Date: Feb 12, 2011

CT (Gurkhas:Policy) Nepal [2011] UKUT 53 (IAC): Upholding Fair Application of Discretionary Criteria for Gurkha Dependents Introduction The case of CT (Gurkhas:Policy) Nepal [2011] UKUT 53 (IAC)...

The Primacy of Parental Preference in Special Educational Needs Placements: Dudley MBC v JS [2011]

Date: Feb 12, 2011

The Primacy of Parental Preference in Special Educational Needs Placements: Dudley MBC v JS [2011] Introduction The case of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council v. JS ([2011] UKUT 67 (AAC)) addresses...

Reliance on Objective Evidence in Risk Assessments: BA v Iran [2011] UKUT 00036 (IAC)

Date: Feb 11, 2011

Reliance on Objective Evidence in Risk Assessments: BA v Iran [2011] UKUT 00036 (IAC) Introduction The case of BA v Iran ([2011] UKUT 00036 (IAC)) addresses the critical issue of determining the...

Individual Risk Assessment in Asylum Claims: SA (Iranian Arabs-no general risk) Iran CG [2011] UKUT 00041 (IAC)

Date: Feb 11, 2011

Individual Risk Assessment in Asylum Claims: SA (Iranian Arabs-no general risk) Iran CG [2011] UKUT 00041 (IAC) Introduction The case of SA (Iranian Arabs-no general risk) Iran CG [2011] UKUT 00041...

Teckal Exemption Affirmed in Brent London Borough Council v Risk Management Partners Ltd: Implications for Mutual Insurance Arrangements under the 2006 Public Contracts Regulations

Date: Feb 10, 2011

Teckal Exemption Affirmed in Brent London Borough Council v Risk Management Partners Ltd: Implications for Mutual Insurance Arrangements under the 2006 Public Contracts Regulations Introduction The...

Manchester City Council v Pinnock: Upholding Article 8 in Possession Proceedings

Date: Feb 10, 2011

Manchester City Council v Pinnock: Upholding Article 8 in Possession Proceedings Introduction Manchester City Council v Pinnock ([2011] NPC 16) is a landmark judgment by the United Kingdom Supreme...

Gunn v. HMRC [2011]: Validity of Tax Assessment Notices Without Explicit Statutory Provision

Date: Feb 9, 2011

Gunn v. HMRC [2011]: Validity of Tax Assessment Notices Without Explicit Statutory Provision Introduction Gunn v. HMRC [2011] UKUT 59 (TCC) is a significant case adjudicated by the Upper Tribunal...

Clarifying the Rights of EEA Extended Family Members: MR and Others Case [2010] UKUT 449 (IAC)

Date: Feb 5, 2011

Clarifying the Rights of EEA Extended Family Members: MR and Others Case [2010] UKUT 449 (IAC) Introduction The case of MR and Others (EEA extended family members) Bangladesh ([2010] UKUT 449 (IAC))...

Reevaluation of Earnings from Gambling in Child Support Assessments: HH v. CMEC (CSM) [2011] UKUT 60 (AAC)

Date: Feb 4, 2011

Reevaluation of Earnings from Gambling in Child Support Assessments: HH v. CMEC (CSM) [2011] UKUT 60 (AAC) Introduction The case HH v. CMEC (CSM) [2011] UKUT 60 (AAC) deals with the assessment of...

Prioritizing Children's Best Interests in Immigration Decisions: Insights from ZH v. Secretary of State [2011]

Date: Feb 2, 2011

Prioritizing Children's Best Interests in Immigration Decisions: Insights from ZH (Tanzania) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department (2011) Introduction The case of ZH (Tanzania) v. Secretary...

Clarifying Proximate Cause in Marine Insurance: All Risks Cover vs Inherent Vice

Date: Feb 2, 2011

Clarifying Proximate Cause in Marine Insurance: All Risks Cover vs Inherent Vice Introduction The case of Global Process Systems Inc & Anor v. Berhad ([2011] 1 Lloyd's Rep 560) was heard by the...

Reassessment of Work Capability Assessment Descriptors 3(b) and 3(c) in SC v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Date: Feb 2, 2011

Reassessment of Work Capability Assessment Descriptors 3(b) and 3(c) in SC v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Introduction The case SC v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (ESA)...

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council v. Hamilton: Establishing Precedent on Indirect Sex Discrimination and Genuine Material Factors in Equal Pay Claims

Date: Jan 29, 2011

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council v. Hamilton: Establishing Precedent on Indirect Sex Discrimination and Genuine Material Factors in Equal Pay Claims Introduction Bury Metropolitan Borough Council v....

Establishing Support Organisations' Independent Right to Appeal in Housing Benefit Cases: Salisbury Independent Living v Wirral MBC

Date: Jan 29, 2011

Establishing Support Organisations' Independent Right to Appeal in Housing Benefit Cases Introduction The case of Salisbury Independent Living v. Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council (HB) ([2011] UKUT...

Internal Relocation Ineffective for Political Activists: SA (Pakistan) [2011] UKUT 30 (IAC)

Date: Jan 27, 2011

Internal Relocation Ineffective for Political Activists: SA (Pakistan) [2011] UKUT 30 (IAC) Introduction The case of SA, a political activist from Pakistan, presented before the Upper Tribunal...