United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Inordinate Delay and Abuse of Process: Insights from Icebird Ltd v. Winegardner

Date: Jun 3, 2009

Inordinate Delay and Abuse of Process: Insights from Icebird Ltd v. Winegardner Introduction Icebird Ltd v. Winegardner (The Bahamas) ([2009] UKPC 24) is a seminal case that delves into the realms of...

Obligation to Disclose Material Facts in Benefits Claims: GK v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2009]

Date: May 28, 2009

Obligation to Disclose Material Facts in Benefits Claims: GK v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2009] Introduction The case of GK v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2009] UKUT 98...

Reconsideration of Immigration Appeal: The Impact of Domestic Violence on Marital Breakdown Under HC 395 Paragraph 289A

Date: May 28, 2009

Reconsideration of Immigration Appeal: The Impact of Domestic Violence on Marital Breakdown Under HC 395 Paragraph 289A Introduction LA (para 289A: causes of breakdown) Pakistan ([2009] UKAIT 00019)...

Clarifying the Application of Section 73(8) in Disability Living Allowance Appeals: BP v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Date: May 22, 2009

Clarifying the Application of Section 73(8) in Disability Living Allowance Appeals: BP v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Introduction The case of BP v. Secretary of State for Work and...

Hakim v. Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts: Exceptional Extension of Appeal Time in Light of Disability

Date: May 21, 2009

Hakim v. Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts: Exceptional Extension of Appeal Time in Light of Disability Introduction The case of Hakim v. Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts & Anor ([2009] UKEAT...

Non-Retrospective Application of Immigration Rules and Refund Principles: Odelola v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2009]

Date: May 21, 2009

Non-Retrospective Application of Immigration Rules and Refund Principles: Odelola v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2009] Introduction The case of Odelola v. Secretary of State for the...

Duty of Local Authorities Under Section 20 of the Children Act 1989: Insights from G, R v. London Borough of Southwark

Date: May 21, 2009

Duty of Local Authorities Under Section 20 of the Children Act 1989: Insights from G, R (on the application of) v. London Borough of Southwark Introduction The case of G, R (on the application of) v....

Smith v. Northamptonshire County Council: Defining Employer Liability for Work Equipment under PUWER 1998

Date: May 21, 2009

Smith v. Northamptonshire County Council: Defining Employer Liability for Work Equipment under PUWER 1998 Introduction Smith v. Northamptonshire County Council ([2009] ICR 734) is a landmark judgment...

Defining "Political Opinion" under the Fair Employment and Treatment (NI) Order 1998: Insights from McConkey v Simon Community

Date: May 21, 2009

Defining "Political Opinion" under the Fair Employment and Treatment (NI) Order 1998: Insights from McConkey v Simon Community Introduction The case of McConkey & Anor v. The Simon Community ([2009]...

Clarifying Procedural Fairness in Dismissal: Compass Group UK v Okoro

Date: May 19, 2009

Clarifying Procedural Fairness in Dismissal: Compass Group UK v Okoro Introduction The case of Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd v. Okoro ([2009] UKEAT 0055_08_1805) addresses crucial issues surrounding...

S & I Electronics Plc v. Revenue & Customs: Establishing Knowledge in VAT Fraud

Date: May 19, 2009

S & I Electronics Plc v. Revenue & Customs: Establishing Knowledge in VAT Fraud Introduction The case of S & I Electronics Plc v. Revenue & Customs ([2009] STI 2862) was adjudicated by the First-tier...

Assessing Pension Loss in Unfair Dismissal: Evans v. Barclays Bank Plc [2009]

Date: May 16, 2009

Assessing Pension Loss in Unfair Dismissal: Evans v. Barclays Bank Plc [2009] Introduction Evans v. Barclays Bank Plc ([2009] UKEAT 0137_09_1505) is a pivotal case addressing the assessment of...

Carl v. The University of Sheffield: Establishing the Limitations on Hypothetical Comparators under PTWR

Date: May 16, 2009

Carl v. The University of Sheffield: Establishing the Limitations on Hypothetical Comparators under PTWR Introduction The case Carl v. The University of Sheffield ([2009] UKEAT 0261_08_1505)...

Clarifying the Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments in Dismissals: Fareham College Corporation v. Walters [2009]

Date: May 15, 2009

Clarifying the Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments in Dismissals: Fareham College Corporation v. Walters [2009] Introduction Fareham College Corporation v. Walters ([2009] UKEAT 0396_08_1405) is a...

Grosvenor v Revenue & Customs: Strict Compliance and Reasonable Excuse in CIS Gross Payment Cancellation

Date: May 12, 2009

Grosvenor v Revenue & Customs: Strict Compliance and Reasonable Excuse in CIS Gross Payment Cancellation Introduction The case of Grosvenor v Revenue & Customs (Rev 1) ([2009] UKFTT 283 (TC))...

Reasonable Practicability in Unfair Dismissal Claims: Insights from Cambridge & Peterborough Foundation NHS Trust v. Crouchman

Date: May 9, 2009

Reasonable Practicability in Unfair Dismissal Claims: Insights from Cambridge & Peterborough Foundation NHS Trust v. Crouchman Introduction The case of Cambridge & Peterborough Foundation NHS Trust...

Buckaland v Bournemouth University: Clarifying the Application of the Mahmud Test in Constructive Dismissal

Date: May 9, 2009

Buckaland v Bournemouth University: Clarifying the Application of the Mahmud Test in Constructive Dismissal Introduction Bournemouth University Higher Education Corp v. Buckland ([2009] IRLR 606) is...

Taxation of Employee Benefits: Insights from PA Holdings Ltd & Anor v Revenue & Customs ([2009] UKFTT 95 (TC))

Date: May 8, 2009

Taxation of Employee Benefits: Insights from PA Holdings Ltd & Anor v Revenue & Customs ([2009] UKFTT 95 (TC)) Introduction The case of PA Holdings Ltd & Anor v Revenue & Customs ([2009] UKFTT 95...

March v. Revenue & Customs [2009] UKFTT 94 (TC): Retrospective Withdrawal from the VAT Flat Rate Scheme

Date: May 8, 2009

March v. Revenue & Customs [2009] UKFTT 94 (TC): Retrospective Withdrawal from the VAT Flat Rate Scheme Introduction The case of March v. Revenue & Customs [2009] UKFTT 94 (TC) involves a dispute...

Lawfulness of Post-Tariff Detention under Indeterminate Sentences for Public Protection Upheld Despite Administrative Failures

Date: May 7, 2009

Lawfulness of Post-Tariff Detention under Indeterminate Sentences for Public Protection Upheld Despite Administrative Failures Introduction Case: Secretary of State for Justice v. James ([2009] 2 WLR...