United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Interpretation of 'Full Market Value' in Lease Option Clauses: Multi-Link Leisure Developments Ltd v Lanarkshire Council

Date: Nov 18, 2010

Interpretation of 'Full Market Value' in Lease Option Clauses: Multi-Link Leisure Developments Ltd v Lanarkshire Council Introduction The case of Multi-Link Leisure Developments Ltd v. Lanarkshire...

Bushell v. Revenue & Customs: Establishing Limits on CIS Return Penalties

Date: Nov 17, 2010

Bushell v. Revenue & Customs: Establishing Limits on CIS Return Penalties Introduction Bushell v. Revenue & Customs ([2010] UKFTT 577 (TC)) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the First-tier Tribunal...

Expanding the Scope of Family Reunification under EEA Regulations: OB (EEA Regulations 2006 - Article 9(2) - Surinder Singh spouse) Morocco Case Analysis

Date: Nov 17, 2010

Expanding the Scope of Family Reunification under EEA Regulations: OB (EEA Regulations 2006 - Article 9(2) - Surinder Singh spouse) Morocco Case Analysis Introduction The case of OB (EEA Regulations...

Expanding the Definition of Dependency and Household Membership under the EEA Directive: Upper Tribunal's Judgment in RK v Secretary of State

Date: Nov 17, 2010

Expanding the Definition of Dependency and Household Membership under the EEA Directive: Upper Tribunal's Judgment in RK v Secretary of State Introduction The Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum...

Temporary Inability to Work Under EEA Regulations: FMB Uganda [2010] UKUT 447 (IAC) - Comprehensive Commentary

Date: Nov 17, 2010

Temporary Inability to Work Under EEA Regulations: FMB Uganda [2010] UKUT 447 (IAC) Introduction The case of FMB (EEA Regulations - reg 6(2)(a) - 'temporarily unable to work') Uganda [2010] UKUT 447...

Balls v. Downham Market High School & College: Employment Claims Struck Out for Lack of Reasonable Prospects and Active Pursuit

Date: Nov 16, 2010

Balls v. Downham Market High School & College: Employment Claims Struck Out for Lack of Reasonable Prospects and Active Pursuit Introduction The case of Balls v. Downham Market High School & College...

Apportionment of Termination and Discrimination Compensation in Income Tax: Oti-Obihara v Revenue & Customs

Date: Nov 16, 2010

Apportionment of Termination and Discrimination Compensation in Income Tax: Oti-Obihara v Revenue & Customs Introduction The case of Oti-Obihara v. Revenue & Customs ([2010] UKFTT 568 (TC)) addresses...

RR (refugee-safe third country) Syria [2010] UKUT 422 (IAC) – Establishing Indirect Refoulement Prohibitions

Date: Nov 14, 2010

RR (refugee-safe third country) Syria [2010] UKUT 422 (IAC) Establishing Indirect Refoulement Prohibitions Introduction The case of RR (refugee-safe third country) Syria [2010] UKUT 422 (IAC) is a...

Justification in Age Discrimination Claims: Insights from Woodcock v. Cumbria Primary Care Trust ([2011] ICR 143)

Date: Nov 13, 2010

Justification in Age Discrimination Claims: Insights from Woodcock v. Cumbria Primary Care Trust ([2011] ICR 143) Introduction Woodcock v. Cumbria Primary Care Trust is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Upper Tribunal Clarifies Jurisdiction in Disability Discrimination Claims in School Admissions: AS v. Buckinghamshire County Council

Date: Nov 13, 2010

Upper Tribunal Clarifies Jurisdiction in Disability Discrimination Claims in School Admissions: AS v. Buckinghamshire County Council Introduction The case of AS v. Buckinghamshire County Council...

EK (Ankara Agreement) Judgment: Expanded Discretion in Immigration Extensions

Date: Nov 11, 2010

EK (Ankara Agreement) Judgment: Expanded Discretion in Immigration Extensions Introduction The case of EK (Ankara Agreement - 1972 Rules-construction) Turkey ([2010] UKUT 425 (IAC)) was adjudicated...

Proper Application of Regulation 27(b): Assessing Health Risks in Work Capability Evaluations

Date: Nov 6, 2010

Proper Application of Regulation 27(b): Assessing Health Risks in Work Capability Evaluations Introduction The case of IJ v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ([2010] UKUT 408 (AAC))...

Balancing Transparency and Privacy: The Landmark Decision in David Ferguson v. Information Commissioner

Date: Nov 5, 2010

Balancing Transparency and Privacy: The Landmark Decision in David Ferguson v. Information Commissioner Introduction The case of David Ferguson v. Information Commissioner (Freedom of Information Act...

Dallah Real Estate v. Ministry of Religious Affairs: Clarifying State Immunity in International Arbitration

Date: Nov 4, 2010

Dallah Real Estate v. Ministry of Religious Affairs: Clarifying State Immunity in International Arbitration Introduction The landmark case of Dallah Real Estate and Tourism Holding Company v. The...

Privy Council's Authority to Grant Special Leave Amid Domestic Appeals: Noel Campbell v. The Queen

Date: Nov 4, 2010

Privy Council's Authority to Grant Special Leave Amid Domestic Appeals: Noel Campbell v. The Queen Introduction Noel Campbell v. The Queen (Jamaica) ([2011] 2 AC 79) is a landmark case adjudicated by...

Proportionality in Article 8: Manchester City Council v. Pinnock Judgment Analysis

Date: Nov 4, 2010

Proportionality in Article 8: Manchester City Council v. Pinnock Judgment Analysis Introduction The case of Manchester City Council v. Pinnock ([2010] 45 EG 93) stands as a landmark decision by the...

Enforceability of Shareholder Pre-emption Rights in Liquidation: The Landmark Decision in Leedon Ltd v. Hurry & Ors

Date: Nov 4, 2010

Enforceability of Shareholder Pre-emption Rights in Liquidation: The Landmark Decision in Leedon Ltd v. Hurry & Ors Introduction The case of Leedon Ltd v. Hurry & Ors (Mauritius) ([2010] UKPC 26)...

Denial of Input VAT in the Context of Fraudulent Evasion: Excel RTI Solutions v. HMRC Decision

Date: Oct 28, 2010

Denial of Input VAT in the Context of Fraudulent Evasion: Excel RTI Solutions v. HMRC Decision Introduction The case of Excel RTI Solutions Ltd v. Revenue & Customs (Rev 1) ([2010] UKFTT 519 (TC))...

Oceanbulk Shipping v TMT Asia: Establishing the Interpretation Exception to the Without Prejudice Rule

Date: Oct 28, 2010

Oceanbulk Shipping v TMT Asia: Establishing the Interpretation Exception to the Without Prejudice Rule Introduction The landmark case of Oceanbulk Shipping & Trading SA v. TMT Asia Ltd & Ors ([2010]...

Cadder v. Her Majesty's Advocate: A New Precedent on Legal Counsel Access in Scotland

Date: Oct 27, 2010

Cadder v. Her Majesty's Advocate: A New Precedent on Legal Counsel Access in Scotland Introduction Cadder v. Her Majesty's Advocate ([2010] UKSC 26) is a landmark judgment by the United Kingdom...