United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Establishing Asylum Rights for Stateless Palestinians Fleeing Iraq: A Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: May 15, 2008

Establishing Asylum Rights for Stateless Palestinians Fleeing Iraq: A Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction The case of NA (Palestinians, risk) Iraq CG ([2008] UKAIT 00046) presents a pivotal...

Craven v. Information Commissioner: Affirming FOIA Exemptions on Confidential and Commercially Sensitive Information

Date: May 14, 2008

Craven v. Information Commissioner: Affirming FOIA Exemptions on Confidential and Commercially Sensitive Information Introduction The case of Craven v. Information Commissioner ([2008] UKIT...

Reasonable Tolerance of Discreet Homosexuality in Iran: Implications for Asylum Law

Date: May 11, 2008

Reasonable Tolerance of Discreet Homosexuality in Iran: Implications for Asylum Law Introduction The case of HJ v Iran ([2008] UKAIT 44) presents a pivotal examination of the standards used to...

Fraser v. Judicial and Legal Services Commission: Strengthening Constitutional Protections for Judicial Appointments and Removals

Date: May 7, 2008

Fraser v. Judicial and Legal Services Commission: Strengthening Constitutional Protections for Judicial Appointments and Removals Introduction The case of Fraser v. Judicial and Legal Services...

Denial of Input VAT Deductions in MTIC Fraud Chains: An Analysis of Honeyfone Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2008] BVC 2394)

Date: May 3, 2008

Denial of Input VAT Deductions in MTIC Fraud Chains: An Analysis of Honeyfone Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2008] BVC 2394) Introduction Honeyfone Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2008] BVC 2394) is a pivotal...

Preservation of In-Country Right of Appeal under Section 82(2)(e) in Immigration Decisions: CD (s.10 Curtailment) India [2008] UKAIT 55

Date: May 2, 2008

Preservation of In-Country Right of Appeal under Section 82(2)(e) in Immigration Decisions: CD (s.10 Curtailment) India [2008] UKAIT 55 Introduction The case of CD (s.10 curtailment: right of appeal)...

Clarifying TUPE Objection: EAT Upholds Employment Transfer in Capita Health Solutions v BBC

Date: May 2, 2008

Clarifying TUPE Objection: EAT Upholds Employment Transfer in Capita Health Solutions v BBC Introduction The case of Capita Health Solutions Ltd. v. British Broadcasting Corporation ([2008] IRLR 595)...

Reaffirming the Burden of Proof in Immigration Cases: Insights from MM v. Pakistan ([2008] UKAIT 00040)

Date: May 2, 2008

Reaffirming the Burden of Proof in Immigration Cases: Insights from MM v. Pakistan ([2008] UKAIT 00040) Introduction The case of MM v. Pakistan ([2008] UKAIT 00040) addresses critical issues...

Riley v. First Choice Homes Oldham Ltd: Establishing Strict Compliance with Modified Grievance Procedures under the Employment Act 2002

Date: May 1, 2008

Riley v. First Choice Homes Oldham Ltd: Establishing Strict Compliance with Modified Grievance Procedures under the Employment Act 2002 Introduction Riley v. First Choice Homes Oldham Ltd ([2008]...

Guidance on International Medical Graduates Employment: Bapio Action Ltd & Anor v. Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: May 1, 2008

Guidance on International Medical Graduates Employment: Bapio Action Ltd & Anor v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of Bapio Action Ltd & Anor v. Secretary of State...

Refining the Scope of "Benefit" Under Sanctions: Insights from M v. Her Majesty's Treasury

Date: May 1, 2008

Refining the Scope of "Benefit" Under Sanctions: Insights from M v. Her Majesty's Treasury Introduction The case of M, R (on the application of) v. Her Majesty's Treasury ([2008] 2 All ER 1097)...

Limitation on Initiating Follow-On Damages Claims During Pending Appeals: Emerson Electric Co & Ors v Morgan Crucible Company Plc & Ors [2008]

Date: Apr 29, 2008

Limitation on Initiating Follow-On Damages Claims During Pending Appeals: Emerson Electric Co & Ors v Morgan Crucible Company Plc & Ors [2008] Introduction The case of Emerson Electric Co & Ors v...

Kimberley Group Housing v. Hambley: Clarifying TUPE Transfers Involving Multiple Successor Contractors

Date: Apr 26, 2008

Kimberley Group Housing v. Hambley: Clarifying TUPE Transfers Involving Multiple Successor Contractors Introduction The case of Kimberley Group Housing Ltd v. Hambley & Ors (UK) Ltd ([2008] ICR 1030)...

Self-Defence in Civil Assault and Battery: Establishing Reasonableness in Civil Claims

Date: Apr 24, 2008

Self-Defence in Civil Assault and Battery: Establishing Reasonableness in Civil Claims Introduction Ashley & Anor v. Chief Constable of Sussex Police ([2008] 1 AC 962) is a landmark judgment...

Revisiting Post-Hearing Evidence: The SD (Treatment of Post-Hearing Evidence) Russia Judgment

Date: Apr 24, 2008

Revisiting Post-Hearing Evidence: The SD (Treatment of Post-Hearing Evidence) Russia Judgment Introduction The case of SD (Treatment of Post-Hearing Evidence) Russia ([2008] UKAIT 00037) adjudicated...

Disclosure in Judicial Review: Insights from British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc v The Competition Commission

Date: Apr 24, 2008

Disclosure in Judicial Review: Insights from British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc v The Competition Commission Introduction The case of British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc v The Competition Commission &...

Application of Time Limits and Extension Criteria under the PTWR 2000 in Department of Constitutional Affairs v. O'Brien

Date: Apr 23, 2008

Application of Time Limits and Extension Criteria under the PTWR 2000 in Department of Constitutional Affairs v. O'Brien Introduction Department of Constitutional Affairs v. O'Brien ([2008] UKEAT...

Force One Utilities Ltd v. Hatfield: Enhanced Standards for Striking Out Responses Due to Intimidatory Conduct under Rule 18(7)(c)

Date: Apr 23, 2008

Force One Utilities Ltd v. Hatfield: Enhanced Standards for Striking Out Responses Due to Intimidatory Conduct under Rule 18(7)(c) Introduction The case of Force One Utilities Ltd v. Hatfield ([2009]...

Nominet DRS Upholds Good Faith Registration: MySpace Inc v. Total Web Solutions Ltd

Date: Apr 19, 2008

Nominet DRS Upholds Good Faith Registration: MySpace Inc v. Total Web Solutions Ltd Introduction The dispute between MySpace Inc, a prominent American social networking company, and Total Web...

De Jure and De Facto Nationality in Asylum Claims: MA (Disputed Nationality) Ethiopia [2008] UKAIT 00032

Date: Apr 18, 2008

De Jure and De Facto Nationality in Asylum Claims: MA (Disputed Nationality) Ethiopia [2008] UKAIT 00032 Introduction The case of MA (Disputed Nationality) Ethiopia ([2008] UKAIT 00032) before the...