United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Phillips v. HMRC: Affirming the Right of Non-Nominated Partners to Challenge Tax Assessments

Date: Nov 25, 2009

Phillips v. HMRC: Affirming the Right of Non-Nominated Partners to Challenge Tax Assessments Introduction Case: Phillips v. The Commissioners for Revenue & Customs ([2009] UKFTT 335 (TC)) Court:...

PO (Trafficked Women) Nigeria CG ([2009] UKAIT 00046): Establishing Standards for Protection Against Human Trafficking in Asylum Law

Date: Nov 24, 2009

PO (Trafficked Women) Nigeria CG ([2009] UKAIT 00046): Establishing Standards for Protection Against Human Trafficking in Asylum Law Introduction The case of PO (Trafficked Women) Nigeria CG ([2009]...

Louca v A German Judicial Authority: Defining Particulars in European Arrest Warrants under the Extradition Act 2003

Date: Nov 20, 2009

Louca v A German Judicial Authority: Defining Particulars in European Arrest Warrants under the Extradition Act 2003 Introduction Louca v A German Judicial Authority ([2009] UKSC 4) is a landmark...

Reaffirming Child Welfare as Paramount in Residence Orders: Comprehensive Analysis of B (A Child), Re ([2010] 1 FCR 1)

Date: Nov 20, 2009

Reaffirming Child Welfare as Paramount in Residence Orders: Comprehensive Analysis of B (A Child), Re ([2010] 1 FCR 1) Introduction The landmark case of B (A Child), Re ([2010] 1 FCR 1) addressed...

HMRC v SL [2009] UKUT 244: Defining 'Separate Use' in VAT Zero-Rating for Listed Buildings

Date: Nov 20, 2009

HMRC v SL [2009] UKUT 244: Defining 'Separate Use' in VAT Zero-Rating for Listed Buildings Introduction The case of HMRC v SL [2009] UKUT 244 addresses the intricate interplay between VAT legislation...

Zuckerman v. Calthorpe Estates: Establishing Enhanced Deferment Rates in Leasehold Enfranchisement

Date: Nov 19, 2009

Zuckerman v. Calthorpe Estates: Establishing Enhanced Deferment Rates in Leasehold Enfranchisement Introduction The case of Zuckerman v. Calthorpe Estates ([2010] 1 EGLR 187) is a pivotal judgment...

Taxability of Employer-Leased Cars Confirmed Under Section 114: Whitby & Anor v Revenue & Customs

Date: Nov 19, 2009

Taxability of Employer-Leased Cars Confirmed Under Section 114: Whitby & Anor v Revenue & Customs Introduction In the landmark case of Whitby & Anor v. Revenue & Customs ([2009] UKFTT 311 (TC)), the...

Protection of Christian Apostates from Afghanistan: NM (Christian Converts) Afghanistan CG [2009] UKAIT 00045

Date: Nov 14, 2009

Protection of Christian Apostates from Afghanistan: NM (Christian Converts) Afghanistan CG [2009] UKAIT 00045 Introduction The case of NM (Christian Converts) Afghanistan CG [2009] UKAIT 00045...

Constructive Dismissal and Mutual Breach of Contract: Insights from Aberdeen City Council v. McNeill

Date: Nov 11, 2009

Constructive Dismissal and Mutual Breach of Contract: Insights from Aberdeen City Council v. McNeill ([2009] UKEAT 0037_08_1011) Introduction Parties Involved: Claimant: Mr. McNeill, a long-term...

Secretary of State v. Alam: Re-defining Employer Duties Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Date: Nov 10, 2009

Secretary of State v. Alam: Re-defining Employer Duties Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Introduction The case of Secretary of State For The Department for Work & Pensions v. Alam ([2009]...

Excessive Judicial Interventions Undermine Fair Trial: Michel v. The Queen

Date: Nov 5, 2009

Excessive Judicial Interventions Undermine Fair Trial: Michel v. The Queen Introduction Michel v. The Queen ([2010] 1 Cr App R 24) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Privy Council that underscores...

Court Jurisdiction on Security for Costs in Winding-Up: GFN SA v Liquidators of Bancredit Cayman Ltd [2009] UKPC 39

Date: Nov 5, 2009

Court Jurisdiction on Security for Costs in Winding-Up: GFN SA v Liquidators of Bancredit Cayman Ltd [2009] UKPC 39 Introduction The case of GFN SA & Ors v. The Liquidators of Bancredit Cayman Ltd...

Defining Philosophical Beliefs Under the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003: Insights from Grainger Plc & Ors v. Nicholson

Date: Nov 4, 2009

Defining Philosophical Beliefs Under the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003: Insights from Grainger Plc & Ors v. Nicholson Introduction The case of Grainger Plc & Ors v....

Clarifying Strike-Out Standards in Age Discrimination Claims: Insights from ABN Amro v Hogben (2009)

Date: Nov 2, 2009

Clarifying Strike-Out Standards in Age Discrimination Claims: Insights from ABN Amro v Hogben (2009) Introduction ABN Amro Management Services Ltd & Anor v. Hogben ([2009] UKEAT 0266_09_0111) is a...

EBR Attridge Law LLP & Anor v Coleman: Affirming Associative Discrimination under Disability Discrimination Act

Date: Oct 31, 2009

EBR Attridge Law LLP & Anor v Coleman: Affirming Associative Discrimination under Disability Discrimination Act Introduction The case of EBR Attridge Law LLP & Anor v Coleman ([2010] 1 CMLR 28)...

Sigma Finance Corporation: Reinterpretation of Security Trust Deed Clause 7.6 and Its Implications on Secured Creditor Distribution

Date: Oct 30, 2009

Sigma Finance Corporation: Reinterpretation of Security Trust Deed Clause 7.6 and Its Implications on Secured Creditor Distribution Introduction The Sigma Finance Corporation case, adjudicated by the...

Balancing Privacy and Protection: The Landmark Judgment in R (L) v Commissioner of Police on Enhanced Criminal Record Certificates

Date: Oct 30, 2009

Balancing Privacy and Protection: The Landmark Judgment in R (L) v Commissioner of Police on Enhanced Criminal Record Certificates Introduction The United Kingdom Supreme Court delivered a pivotal...

Pulham v. London Borough of Barking & Dagenham: Justification of Age-Based Pay Protection

Date: Oct 29, 2009

Pulham v. London Borough of Barking & Dagenham: Justification of Age-Based Pay Protection Introduction Pulham & Ors v. London Borough of Barking & Dagenham ([2010] ICR 333) is a pivotal case in UK...

Enhanced Valuation Standards in Leasehold Enfranchisement: Insights from Sarum Properties Ltd v. Webb & Ors [2009]

Date: Oct 22, 2009

Enhanced Valuation Standards in Leasehold Enfranchisement: Insights from Sarum Properties Ltd v. Webb & Ors [2009] Introduction The case of Sarum Properties Limited v. Webb & Ors ([2009] UKUT 188...

Clarifying the Scope of Regulation 21(5)(c) in EEA Immigration Cases: GW Netherlands [2009] UKAIT 50

Date: Oct 21, 2009

Clarifying the Scope of Regulation 21(5)(c) in EEA Immigration Cases: GW Netherlands [2009] UKAIT 50 Introduction The case of GW (EEA reg 21: "fundamental interests") Netherlands ([2009] UKAIT 50)...