United Kingdom Case Commentaries

SH v. Bangladesh CG [2008]: Establishing Standards for Article 3 ECHR in Refoulement Cases

Date: Oct 14, 2008

SH v. Bangladesh CG [2008]: Establishing Standards for Article 3 ECHR in Refoulement Cases Introduction In the case of SH (Prison Conditions) Bangladesh CG ([2008] UKAIT 00076), the United Kingdom...

Validity of Immigration Applications Upon Failure to Pay Application Fees: A Comprehensive Analysis of BE (application fee: effect of non-payment) Mauritius ([2008] UKAIT 00089)

Date: Oct 11, 2008

Validity of Immigration Applications Upon Failure to Pay Application Fees: A Comprehensive Analysis of BE (application fee: effect of non-payment) Mauritius ([2008] UKAIT 00089) Introduction The case...

Redrow Homes (Yorkshire) Ltd v. Buckborough & Anor: Affirming Worker Status under Working Time Regulations 1998

Date: Oct 11, 2008

Redrow Homes (Yorkshire) Ltd v. Buckborough & Anor: Affirming Worker Status under Working Time Regulations 1998 Introduction The case of Redrow Homes (Yorkshire) Ltd v. Buckborough & Anor ([2009]...

Recognition of Proxy Marriages in UK Immigration Law: CB (Validity of marriage: proxy marriage) Brazil ([2008] UKAIT 80)

Date: Oct 11, 2008

Recognition of Proxy Marriages in UK Immigration Law: CB (Validity of marriage: proxy marriage) Brazil ([2008] UKAIT 80) Introduction The case CB (Validity of marriage: proxy marriage) Brazil ([2008]...

Reinterpreting 'Other Family Members' Rights under Directive 2004/38/EC: SM v. Sri Lanka

Date: Oct 1, 2008

Reinterpreting 'Other Family Members' Rights under Directive 2004/38/EC: SM v. Sri Lanka Introduction The case of SM (Metock; extended family members) Sri Lanka ([2008] UKAIT 00075) adjudicated by...

Interpretation of 'Plurality of Control' in Media Mergers: Virgin Media Inc. v. Competition Commission [2008]

Date: Sep 30, 2008

Interpretation of 'Plurality of Control' in Media Mergers: Virgin Media Inc. v. Competition Commission [2008] Introduction Virgin Media Inc. v. The Competition Commission & Anor ([2008] Comp AR 223)...

Extension of Asylum Risk Categories to Include Hema Ethnicity in DRC Context

Date: Sep 30, 2008

Extension of Asylum Risk Categories to Include Hema Ethnicity in DRC Context Introduction The case of Hema appellant, a 20-year-old citizen of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), presents a...

Establishing the Relevant Date for Section 47A Damages Claims: Insights from BCL Old Co Ltd v. BASF SE

Date: Sep 26, 2008

Establishing the Relevant Date for Section 47A Damages Claims: Insights from BCL Old Co Ltd v. BASF SE Introduction The case BCL Old Co Ltd & Ors v. BASF SE & Ors ([2008] CAT 24) before the United...

Reevaluating Expert Testimony and Internal Relocation in Asylum Claims: SD (Expert Evidence) Lebanon ([2008] UKAIT 00078)

Date: Sep 25, 2008

Reevaluating Expert Testimony and Internal Relocation in Asylum Claims: SD (Expert Evidence) Lebanon ([2008] UKAIT 00078) Introduction The case of SD (Expert Evidence) Lebanon ([2008] UKAIT 00078)...

Non-Retroactivity of Permanent Residence Rights under EEA Regulations 2006: OP (EEA; Permanent Right of Residence) Colombia

Date: Sep 24, 2008

Non-Retroactivity of Permanent Residence Rights under EEA Regulations 2006: OP (EEA; Permanent Right of Residence) Colombia Introduction The case of OP (EEA; Permanent Right of Residence) Colombia...

Establishing Rights of Residence for EEA Family Members: Insights from HB (EEA Right to Reside, Metock) Algeria

Date: Sep 16, 2008

Establishing Rights of Residence for EEA Family Members: Insights from HB (EEA Right to Reside, Metock) Algeria Introduction The case of HB (EEA Right to Reside, Metock) Algeria ([2008] UKAIT 00069)...

Confidentiality and International Relations under FOIA: Insights from Campaign Against Arms Trade v. Information Commissioner [2008]

Date: Aug 27, 2008

Confidentiality and International Relations under FOIA: Insights from Campaign Against Arms Trade v. Information Commissioner [2008] UKIT EA_2006_0040 Introduction The case of Campaign Against Arms...

Defining 'Regular Use' in Domestic Worker UK Entry Clearance: Insights from JF (Domestic Servant) Philippines [2009] Imm AR 213

Date: Aug 19, 2008

Defining 'Regular Use' in Domestic Worker UK Entry Clearance: Insights from JF (Domestic Servant) Philippines [2009] Imm AR 213 Introduction The case of JF (Domestic Servant) Philippines ([2009] Imm...

Territorial Jurisdiction in Employment Discrimination Claims: Tradition Securities & Futures SA v. X & Anor

Date: Aug 19, 2008

Territorial Jurisdiction in Employment Discrimination Claims: Tradition Securities & Futures SA v. X & Anor Introduction Tradition Securities & Futures SA v. X & Anor ([2008] UKEAT 0202_08_1808) is a...

FS (Breach of Conditions: Ankara Agreement) Turkey [2008] UKAIT 66 – Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Aug 6, 2008

FS (Breach of Conditions: Ankara Agreement) Turkey [2008] UKAIT 66 – Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction The case of FS (Breach of Conditions: Ankara Agreement) Turkey [2008] UKAIT 66...

Sodexo Ltd v Gutridge: Defining Time Limits for Equal Pay Claims Post-TUPE Transfer

Date: Aug 1, 2008

Sodexo Ltd v Gutridge: Defining Time Limits for Equal Pay Claims Post-TUPE Transfer Introduction The case of Sodexo Ltd v Gutridge & Ors ([2009] ICR 70) adjudicated by the United Kingdom Employment...

Rule of Law and Prosecutorial Discretion in the Face of National Security Threats: Corner House Research v. Serious Fraud Office

Date: Jul 31, 2008

Rule of Law and Prosecutorial Discretion in the Face of National Security Threats: Corner House Research v. Serious Fraud Office Introduction The case of Corner House Research & Ors, R (On The...

M v Slough Borough Council: Defining "Care and Attention" under the National Assistance Act 1948

Date: Jul 31, 2008

M v Slough Borough Council: Defining "Care and Attention" under the National Assistance Act 1948 Introduction The case of M, R (On The Application of) v. Slough Borough Council ([2008] 1 WLR 1808)...

Doherty & Ors v Birmingham City Council: Defining the Scope of Article 8 Defences in Local Authority Possession Proceedings

Date: Jul 31, 2008

Doherty & Ors v Birmingham City Council: Defining the Scope of Article 8 Defences in Local Authority Possession Proceedings Introduction Doherty & Ors v Birmingham City Council ([2008] UKHRR 1022) is...

Interpretation of "A Part of a Trade" under Section 18(2) of the Capital Allowances Act 1990: Maco Door and Window Hardware (UK) Ltd v. Revenue and Customs ([2008] STC 2594)

Date: Jul 31, 2008

Interpretation of "A Part of a Trade" under Section 18(2) of the Capital Allowances Act 1990 Introduction The case of Maco Door and Window Hardware (UK) Ltd v. Revenue and Customs ([2008] STC 2594)...