United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Chartbrook Ltd v. Persimmon Homes Ltd & Ors [2009] UKHL 38: Reinforcing the Parol Evidence Rule and Clarifying Contractual Interpretation

Date: Jul 2, 2009

Chartbrook Ltd v. Persimmon Homes Ltd & Ors [2009] UKHL 38: Reinforcing the Parol Evidence Rule and Clarifying Contractual Interpretation Introduction Chartbrook Ltd v. Persimmon Homes Ltd & Ors is a...

Interpretation of "Likely" in Disability Discrimination Law: Insights from SCA Packaging Ltd v. Boyle

Date: Jul 2, 2009

Interpretation of "Likely" in Disability Discrimination Law: Insights from SCA Packaging Ltd v. Boyle Introduction The case of SCA Packaging Ltd v. Boyle (Northern Ireland) ([2009] UKHL 37) is a...

Real Risk of Ill-Treatment for Returnees with Terrorism-Suspected Profiles: Commentary on AF (2009) UKAIT 23

Date: Jul 1, 2009

Real Risk of Ill-Treatment for Returnees with Terrorism-Suspected Profiles: Commentary on AF (2009) UKAIT 23 Introduction The case of AF (Terrorist Suspects, HS (Algeria) confirmed) Algeria CG...

McAvoy v. Llewellyn & Ors: Establishing the Right of Male Contingent Claimants in Equal Pay Litigation

Date: Jun 25, 2009

McAvoy v. Llewellyn & Ors: Establishing the Right of Male Contingent Claimants in Equal Pay Litigation Introduction The case of McAvoy & Ors v. Llewellyn & Ors ([2009] ICR 1426) adjudicated by the...

Defining Service Provision Change under TUPE 2006: Metropolitan Resources Ltd v. Churchill Dulwich Ltd

Date: Jun 25, 2009

Defining Service Provision Change under TUPE 2006: Metropolitan Resources Ltd v. Churchill Dulwich Ltd Introduction The case of Metropolitan Resources Ltd v. Churchill Dulwich Ltd & Ors ([2009] ICR...

Costs Awarded in Judicial Review: Analysis of Merger Action Group v. Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform

Date: Jun 23, 2009

Costs Awarded in Judicial Review: Analysis of Merger Action Group v. Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Introduction The case of Merger Action Group v. Secretary of...

Defining Legal Residence and Expulsion Grounds for EEA Nationals: Comprehensive Analysis of LG and CC (Italy) [2009] UKAIT 00024

Date: Jun 20, 2009

Defining Legal Residence and Expulsion Grounds for EEA Nationals: Comprehensive Analysis of LG and CC (Italy) [2009] UKAIT 00024 Introduction The case of LG and CC (Italy) [2009] UKAIT 00024 before...

Location Agreements Not Categorized as Consumer Hire Agreements under the Consumer Credit Act 1974: TRM Copy Centres Ltd v. Lanwall Services Ltd

Date: Jun 18, 2009

Location Agreements Not Categorized as Consumer Hire Agreements under the Consumer Credit Act 1974: TRM Copy Centres Ltd v. Lanwall Services Ltd Introduction TRM Copy Centres (UK) Ltd & Ors v....

Flexibility in Raising Compliance Issues: Glasgow City Council v. Stefan Cross Claimants

Date: Jun 18, 2009

Flexibility in Raising Compliance Issues: Glasgow City Council v. Stefan Cross Claimants Introduction The case of Glasgow City Council v. Stefan Cross Claimants & Ors ([2009] UKEAT 0007_09_1706)...

Balancing Privacy and Freedom of Expression: Discharge of Anonymity Order in BBC's Reporting of an Acquitted Individual

Date: Jun 18, 2009

Balancing Privacy and Freedom of Expression: Discharge of Anonymity Order in BBC's Reporting of an Acquitted Individual Introduction The case of Attorney-General's Reference No 3 of 1999 centers...

House of Lords Affirms Compatibility of Section 85(5) with Article 8 ECHR in Family Reunification Cases

Date: Jun 18, 2009

House of Lords Affirms Compatibility of Section 85(5) with Article 8 ECHR in Family Reunification Cases Introduction The case of AS (Somalia) & Anor v. Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Clarifying Ex Turpi Causa in Civil Compensation: Gray v Thames Trains

Date: Jun 18, 2009

Clarifying Ex Turpi Causa in Civil Compensation: Gray v Thames Trains Introduction The case of Gray v Thames Trains & Ors ([2009] 3 WLR 167) adjudicated by the United Kingdom House of Lords (now the...

Upper Tribunal Confirms Simple Interest as Sole Remedy Under VAT Act 1994 in Overpaid VAT Claims

Date: Jun 16, 2009

Upper Tribunal Confirms Simple Interest as Sole Remedy Under VAT Act 1994 in Overpaid VAT Claims Introduction The case of Compound Interest Project v. Revenue & Customs ([2009] STC 2485) was...

Defining 'Exempt Accommodation': Upper Tribunal's Judgment in Chorley BC v. IT ([2010] AACR 2)

Date: Jun 13, 2009

Defining 'Exempt Accommodation': Upper Tribunal's Judgment in Chorley BC v. IT ([2010] AACR 2) Introduction The case of Chorley Borough Council v. IT ([2010] AACR 2) was adjudicated by the Upper...

Clarifying 'Market Value' in Confiscation Proceedings: Islam v Mohammed [2009] UKHL 30

Date: Jun 11, 2009

Clarifying 'Market Value' in Confiscation Proceedings: Islam v Mohammed [2009] UKHL 30 Introduction The case of Islam v Mohammed [2009] UKHL 30 represents a pivotal moment in the interpretation of...

Ensuring Fair Trial Rights in Control Order Proceedings: Insights from Secretary of State for the Home Department v. AF & Anor [2009] UKHL 28

Date: Jun 11, 2009

Ensuring Fair Trial Rights in Control Order Proceedings: Insights from Secretary of State for the Home Department v. AF & Anor [2009] UKHL 28 Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home...

Hanoman v London Borough of Southwark: Interpretation of "Payment of Rent" in the Right-to-Buy Scheme

Date: Jun 11, 2009

Hanoman v London Borough of Southwark: Interpretation of "Payment of Rent" in the Right-to-Buy Scheme Introduction Hanoman v London Borough of Southwark ([2009] WLR 1367) is a pivotal case...

Defining "Wages" Under the Employment Rights Act: Insights from Revenue and Customs v. Stringer & Ors

Date: Jun 11, 2009

Defining "Wages" Under the Employment Rights Act: Insights from Revenue and Customs v. Stringer & Ors Introduction The case of Revenue and Customs v. Stringer & Ors ([2009] 4 All ER 1205) addressed a...

Strict Interpretation of Qualification Awards in Tier 1 Post-Study Work Applications

Date: Jun 6, 2009

Strict Interpretation of Qualification Awards in Tier 1 Post-Study Work Applications Introduction The case of Kan (Post-Study Work, degree award required) India ([2009] UKAIT 22) revolves around the...

Urban Edge Group Ltd v. London Underground Ltd [2009] UKUT 103 (LC): Clarifying Compensation Assessment in Compulsory Purchase under the Land Compensation Act 1961

Date: Jun 5, 2009

Urban Edge Group Ltd v. London Underground Ltd [2009] UKUT 103 (LC): Clarifying Compensation Assessment in Compulsory Purchase under the Land Compensation Act 1961 Introduction The case of Urban Edge...