United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Standard of Proof in Judicial Reviews: Analysis of CD, Re (Northern Ireland) ([2008] NI 292)

Date: Jun 12, 2008

Standard of Proof in Judicial Reviews: Analysis of CD, Re (Northern Ireland) ([2008] NI 292) Introduction The case CD, Re (Northern Ireland) ([2008] NI 292) adjudicated by the United Kingdom House of...

OB v Aventis Pasteur SA: Establishing Parameters for Defendant Substitution under the Product Liability Directive

Date: Jun 12, 2008

OB v Aventis Pasteur SA: Establishing Parameters for Defendant Substitution under the Product Liability Directive Introduction The case of OB v Aventis Pasteur SA ([2008] UKHL 34) was adjudicated by...

AN & SS (Sri Lanka) [2008] UKAIT 63: Reassessing Internal Relocation Risks for Tamil Asylum Seekers in Colombo

Date: Jun 11, 2008

AN & SS (Sri Lanka) [2008] UKAIT 63: Reassessing Internal Relocation Risks for Tamil Asylum Seekers in Colombo Introduction In the landmark case AN & SS (Sri Lanka) [2008] UKAIT 63, the United...

Mon Tresor Ltd v. Ministry of Housing and Lands: Guidelines for Land Valuation in Compulsory Acquisition

Date: Jun 10, 2008

Mon Tresor Ltd v. Ministry of Housing and Lands: Guidelines for Land Valuation in Compulsory Acquisition Introduction The case of Mon Tresor Ltd & Anor v. Ministry of Housing and Lands (Mauritius)...

Recognizing FGM as Grounds for Asylum: VM v SSHD [2008] UKAIT 49

Date: Jun 10, 2008

Recognizing FGM as Grounds for Asylum: VM v SSHD [2008] UKAIT 49 Introduction The case of VM v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2008] UKAIT 49) represents a significant precedent in...

Cumbria Probation Board v. Collingwood: Establishing the Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments

Date: May 29, 2008

Cumbria Probation Board v. Collingwood: Establishing the Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments Introduction Cumbria Probation Board v. Collingwood ([2008] UKEAT 0079_08_2805) is a pivotal case in the...

Reevaluating Constructive Dismissal: Insights from Abbycars v. Ford

Date: May 24, 2008

Reevaluating Constructive Dismissal: Insights from Abbycars (West Horndon) Ltd v. Ford Introduction The case of Abbycars (West Horndon) Ltd v. Ford ([2008] UKEAT 0472_07_2305) presents a nuanced...

Equal Pay Claims: Restricting Successor Comparators in Walton Centre v. Bewley

Date: May 24, 2008

Equal Pay Claims: Restricting Successor Comparators in Walton Centre v. Bewley Introduction The case of Walton Centre for Neurology & Neuro Surgery NHS Trust v. Bewley ([2008] IRLR 588) presents a...

Establishing Mutual Obligations in Casual Employment: Insights from St Ives Plymouth Ltd v. Haggerty

Date: May 23, 2008

Establishing Mutual Obligations in Casual Employment: Insights from St Ives Plymouth Ltd v. Haggerty Introduction St Ives Plymouth Ltd v. Haggerty ([2008] UKEAT 0107_08_2205) is a pivotal case within...

Reaffirmation of Section 19A Discretion in Time-Barred Abuse Claims: Bowden v. Poor Sisters of Nazareth & Ors

Date: May 22, 2008

Reaffirmation of Section 19A Discretion in Time-Barred Abuse Claims: Bowden v. Poor Sisters of Nazareth & Ors Introduction The case of Bowden v. Poor Sisters of Nazareth & Ors (2008 SLT 561)...

Asfaw v Crown Prosecution Service: Broadening Article 31 Protections for Refugees

Date: May 22, 2008

Asfaw v Crown Prosecution Service: Broadening Article 31 Protections for Refugees Introduction Asfaw v Crown Prosecution Service ([2008] EWCA Crim 707) is a landmark case adjudicated by the United...

Proper Comparator Selection in Race Discrimination Claims: Advance Security UK Ltd v. Musa

Date: May 22, 2008

Proper Comparator Selection in Race Discrimination Claims: Advance Security UK Ltd v. Musa Introduction Advance Security UK Ltd v. Musa ([2008] UKEAT 0611_07_2105) is a landmark case adjudicated by...

Hutchison 3G UK Limited v. Office of Communications: Establishing Significant Market Power in Mobile Call Termination

Date: May 21, 2008

Hutchison 3G UK Limited v. Office of Communications: Establishing Significant Market Power in Mobile Call Termination Introduction The case of Hutchison 3G UK Limited v. Office of Communications...

T-Mobile (UK) Ltd v. British Telecommunications Plc: Establishing Fair Competition in Mobile Call Termination Rates

Date: May 21, 2008

T-Mobile (UK) Ltd v. British Telecommunications Plc: Establishing Fair Competition in Mobile Call Termination Rates Introduction T-Mobile (UK) Ltd v. British Telecommunications Plc ([2008] CAT 12) is...

Protection Against Persecution Without Individualized Assurances: HS Algeria CG ([2008] UKAIT 48)

Date: May 20, 2008

Protection Against Persecution Without Individualized Assurances: HS Algeria CG ([2008] UKAIT 48) Introduction The case of HS (a terrorist suspect) against the United Kingdom Asylum and Immigration...

The AY Sudan Case: A New Precedent on Asylum Claims Involving Political Activism and Credibility Assessments

Date: May 17, 2008

The AY Sudan Case: A New Precedent on Asylum Claims Involving Political Activism and Credibility Assessments Introduction The case of AY, a Sudanese national, adjudicated by the United Kingdom Asylum...

Interpreting "Benefit" under Section 71(4) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988: Insights from Crown Prosecution Service v. Jennings

Date: May 15, 2008

Interpreting "Benefit" under Section 71(4) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988: Insights from Crown Prosecution Service v. Jennings Introduction The case of Crown Prosecution Service v. Jennings...

Affirmation of Section 72 Rebuttable Presumption in Deportation Cases Involving Chinese Double Jeopardy Protections

Date: May 15, 2008

Affirmation of Section 72 Rebuttable Presumption in Deportation Cases Involving Chinese Double Jeopardy Protections Introduction In the case of JC (double jeopardy: Art 10 CL) China CG ([2008] UKAIT...

Joint Liability in Asset Confiscation: An Analysis of R v May [2008] 4 All ER 97

Date: May 15, 2008

Joint Liability in Asset Confiscation: An Analysis of R v May [2008] 4 All ER 97 Introduction R v May [2008] 4 All ER 97 is a pivotal judgment delivered by the United Kingdom House of Lords on May...

Joint Proceeds in Drug Trafficking Offences: R v Green [2008] 1 AC 1053 Commentary

Date: May 15, 2008

Joint Proceeds in Drug Trafficking Offences: R v Green [2008] 1 AC 1053 Commentary 1. Introduction The case of R v Green [2008] 1 AC 1053 represents a pivotal moment in the interpretation of proceeds...