United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Establishing Windfall Justification in Age Discrimination Cases: Kraft Foods UK Ltd v. Hastie

Date: Jul 7, 2010

Establishing Windfall Justification in Age Discrimination Cases: Kraft Foods UK Ltd v. Hastie ([2010] UKEAT 0024_10_0607) Introduction The case of Kraft Foods UK Ltd v. Hastie ([2010] UKEAT...

VAT Exemption for Electronic Lottery Ticket Vending Machines Established in Oasis Technologies (UK) Ltd v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Jul 2, 2010

VAT Exemption for Electronic Lottery Ticket Vending Machines Established in Oasis Technologies (UK) Ltd v. Revenue & Customs Introduction The case of Oasis Technologies (UK) Ltd v. Revenue & Customs...

Unified Approach to Mixed-Length Sentences under Criminal Justice Acts 1991 and 2003

Date: Jul 1, 2010

Unified Approach to Mixed-Length Sentences under Criminal Justice Acts 1991 and 2003 Introduction The case of Noone, R (on the application of) v. Governor of HMP Drake Hall & Anor ([2010] WLR 1743)...

Supreme Court Establishes Jurisdiction Over Deployed Military Personnel Under the Human Rights Act 1998

Date: Jul 1, 2010

Supreme Court Establishes Jurisdiction Over Deployed Military Personnel Under the Human Rights Act 1998 Introduction Smith, R (on the application of) v. Secretary of State for Defence & Anor ([2010]...

Clarifying Liability of Unincorporated Association Members in Employment Discrimination Cases: Nazir & Anor v. Asim & Anor ([2010] ICR 1225)

Date: Jun 30, 2010

Clarifying Liability of Unincorporated Association Members in Employment Discrimination Cases: Nazir & Anor v. Asim & Anor ([2010] ICR 1225) Introduction The case of Nur Nazir & Anor v. Aneela Asim &...

Compensation Valuation Under Land Compensation Act 1961: Potter v. London Borough of Hillingdon

Date: Jun 29, 2010

Compensation Valuation Under Land Compensation Act 1961: Potter v. London Borough of Hillingdon Introduction Potter v. London Borough of Hillingdon ([2010] UKUT 212) is a landmark case adjudicated by...

Secure Tenancy Continuation Beyond Tenant's Death: Austin v Southwark Council

Date: Jun 24, 2010

Secure Tenancy Continuation Beyond Tenant's Death: Austin v Southwark Council Introduction Austin v Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Southwark is a landmark case addressed by the United...

Preservation of Anonymity Orders in Control Order Proceedings: Insights from Secretary of State v. AP (No.2) [2010] UKSC 26

Date: Jun 24, 2010

Preservation of Anonymity Orders in Control Order Proceedings: Insights from Secretary of State v. AP (No.2) [2010] UKSC 26 Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home Department v. AP...

Establishing Precedent on Unlawful Precautionary Suspension in Northern Ireland Schools

Date: Jun 24, 2010

Establishing Precedent on Unlawful Precautionary Suspension in Northern Ireland Schools Introduction The case JR17 for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland) ([2010] NI 105) adjudicated by the United...

Enforcement Powers Under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007: Insights from MD v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ([2011] AACR 5)

Date: Jun 22, 2010

Enforcement Powers Under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007: Insights from MD v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ([2011] AACR 5) Introduction MD v. Secretary of State for Work...

Marks & Spencer Plc [2010] UKUT 213 (TCC): Establishing the No Possibilities Test for Group Relief Claims of Non-Resident Subsidiaries

Date: Jun 22, 2010

Marks & Spencer Plc [2010] UKUT 213 (TCC): Establishing the No Possibilities Test for Group Relief Claims of Non-Resident Subsidiaries Introduction The case of Marks & Spencer Plc ([2010] UKUT 213...

Legality of Specifying Destination in Removal Directions: MS (Palestinian Territories) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Jun 17, 2010

Legality of Specifying Destination in Removal Directions: MS (Palestinian Territories) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction MS (Palestinian Territories) v. Secretary of State...

Deprivation of Liberty in Control Orders: Insights from Secretary of State for the Home Department v. AP ([2010] UKSC 24)

Date: Jun 17, 2010

Deprivation of Liberty in Control Orders: Insights from Secretary of State for the Home Department v. AP ([2010] UKSC 24) Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home Department v. AP...

J v. DLA Piper UK LLP: Clarifying the Approach to Mental Impairment and Adverse Effects under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Date: Jun 16, 2010

J v. DLA Piper UK LLP: Clarifying the Approach to Mental Impairment and Adverse Effects under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Introduction J v. DLA Piper UK LLP ([2010] ICR 1052) is a pivotal...

Liverpool City Council v Sillvote Limited [2010] UKUT 192 (LC): Revaluation Standards for Leasehold Enfranchisement

Date: Jun 15, 2010

Liverpool City Council v Sillvote Limited [2010] UKUT 192 (LC): Revaluation Standards for Leasehold Enfranchisement Introduction In the case of Liverpool City Council v Sillvote Limited ([2010] UKUT...

BT v OFCOM: Clarifying the Scope of Price Control Matters under the Communications Act 2003

Date: Jun 12, 2010

BT v OFCOM: Clarifying the Scope of Price Control Matters under the Communications Act 2003 Introduction The case of British Telecommunications Plc v. Office of Communications & Ors ([2010] CAT 15)...

Hanover Company Services Ltd v Revenue & Customs: Tribunal Jurisdiction and VAT Assessment

Date: Jun 10, 2010

Hanover Company Services Ltd v Revenue & Customs: Tribunal Jurisdiction and VAT Assessment Introduction The case of Hanover Company Services Ltd v Revenue & Customs ([2010] SFTD 1047) adjudicated by...

Separate Use and Disposal Not Prohibited by Occupancy Conditions: Key Insights from Wendels v. HMRC [2010] UKFTT 476 (TC)

Date: Jun 9, 2010

Separate Use and Disposal Not Prohibited by Occupancy Conditions: Key Insights from Wendels v. HMRC [2010] UKFTT 476 (TC) Introduction The case of Wendels v. Revenue & Customs ([2010] UKFTT 476 (TC))...

Reinterpretation of UKBA Guidance on Financial Documentation in Immigration Applications

Date: Jun 3, 2010

Reinterpretation of UKBA Guidance on Financial Documentation in Immigration Applications Introduction The case CS (Tier 1 home regulator) United States of America ([2010] UKUT 00163 (IAC)) addresses...

Article 12 Residency Rights Clarified in Upper Tribunal Decision

Date: Jun 3, 2010

Article 12 Residency Rights Clarified in Upper Tribunal Decision Introduction The case of MDB and Others (Article 12, 1612/68) Italy [2010] UKUT 161 (IAC) before the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and...