United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Right of Appeal under Sections 89 and 92 Affirmed in GO Nigeria [2008] UKAIT 00025

Date: Mar 26, 2008

Right of Appeal under Sections 89 and 92 Affirmed in GO Nigeria [2008] UKAIT 00025 Introduction GO Nigeria [2008] UKAIT 00025 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United Kingdom Asylum and...

Clarifying EEA Regulation 12 for Dual National EEA Citizens: Commentary on EN and AN Kenya (EEA reg 12: British citizens) Kenya ([2008] UKAIT 00028)

Date: Mar 26, 2008

Clarifying EEA Regulation 12 for Dual National EEA Citizens: Commentary on EN and AN Kenya (EEA reg 12: British citizens) Kenya ([2008] UKAIT 00028) Introduction The case of EN and AN Kenya ([2008]...

TS (Working Holidaymaker: No Third Party Support) India [2008] Imm AR 440: Enforcing Self-sufficiency in UK Working Holiday Applications

Date: Mar 21, 2008

TS (Working Holidaymaker: No Third Party Support) India [2008] Imm AR 440: Enforcing Self-sufficiency in UK Working Holiday Applications Introduction The case of TS (Working Holidaymaker: No Third...

Lincolnshire Police v Weaver [2008]: Reinforcing Comprehensive Evaluation in Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act

Date: Mar 20, 2008

Lincolnshire Police v Weaver [2008]: Reinforcing Comprehensive Evaluation in Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act Introduction Lincolnshire Police v Weaver ([2008] UKEAT...

Unison Gmb v Brennan & Ors: Expanding Tribunal Jurisdiction on Discriminatory Collective Agreements

Date: Mar 20, 2008

Unison Gmb v Brennan & Ors: Expanding Tribunal Jurisdiction on Discriminatory Collective Agreements Introduction The case Unison Gmb v Brennan & Ors ([2008] IRLR 492) addressed pivotal issues...

Foxtons Ltd v. Ruwiel: Establishing the Boundaries of Claim Amendments in Employment Law

Date: Mar 19, 2008

Foxtons Ltd v. Ruwiel: Establishing the Boundaries of Claim Amendments in Employment Law Introduction The case of Foxtons Ltd v. Ruwiel ([2008] UKEAT 0056_08_1803) examines the intricacies involved...

Intentional and Contumelious Default in Employment Tribunal Proceedings: Rolls Royce Plc v. Riddle

Date: Mar 19, 2008

Intentional and Contumelious Default in Employment Tribunal Proceedings: Rolls Royce Plc v. Riddle 1. Introduction Case Title: Rolls Royce Plc v. Riddle ([2008] IRLR 873) Court: United Kingdom...

Alitalia Airport Spa v. Akrif & Ors (2008): Reinforcing the Importance of Timely Grievance Procedures under the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006

Date: Mar 18, 2008

Alitalia Airport Spa v. Akrif & Ors (2008): Reinforcing the Importance of Timely Grievance Procedures under the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 Introduction The case of Alitalia Airport...

Refining the 'Insurmountable Obstacles' Test under Article 8 ECHR: Insights from VW and MO (2008) UKAIT 21

Date: Mar 15, 2008

Refining the 'Insurmountable Obstacles' Test under Article 8 ECHR: Insights from VW and MO (2008) UKAIT 21 Introduction The case of VW and MO ([2008] UKAIT 21) before the United Kingdom Asylum and...

Conspiracy to Defraud in Pharmaceutical Price Fixing: R v GG plc & Ors [2009]

Date: Mar 13, 2008

Conspiracy to Defraud in Pharmaceutical Price Fixing: R v GG plc & Ors [2009] Introduction The case of R v GG plc & Ors [2009] 1 Cr App R 33 represents a pivotal moment in the intersection of...

House of Lords: Total Network SL v Revenue and Customs – Statutory VAT Regime Bars Common Law Conspiracy Claims

Date: Mar 13, 2008

House of Lords: Total Network SL v Revenue and Customs – Statutory VAT Regime Bars Common Law Conspiracy Claims Introduction Total Network SL v Revenue and Customs ([2008] BPIR 699) is a pivotal...

Reasonableness in Withdrawal of Union Legal Assistance in Racial Discrimination Claims: D'Silva v. NATFHE

Date: Mar 13, 2008

Reasonableness in Withdrawal of Union Legal Assistance in Racial Discrimination Claims: D'Silva v. NATFHE Introduction D'Silva v. NATFHE (Now Known As University and College Union) & Ors ([2008]...

Grant Thornton International Coverage under Professional Indemnity Policy: House of Lords Decision

Date: Mar 13, 2008

Grant Thornton International Coverage under Professional Indemnity Policy: House of Lords Decision Introduction The case of Brit Syndicates Ltd & Ors v. Italaudit SpA & Ors ([2008] UKHL 18) addresses...

Double Criminality in Extradition: The Landmark Decision in Norris v. United States of America & Ors ([2008] AC 920)

Date: Mar 13, 2008

Double Criminality in Extradition: The Landmark Decision in Norris v. United States of America & Ors ([2008] AC 920) Introduction Norris v. United States of America & Ors ([2008] AC 920) is a pivotal...

House of Lords Upholds Ban on Political Advertising under the Communications Act 2003 as Compatible with Article 10 ECHR

Date: Mar 13, 2008

House of Lords Upholds Ban on Political Advertising under the Communications Act 2003 as Compatible with Article 10 ECHR Introduction In the landmark case of Animal Defenders International, R (On The...

Clarifying Jurisdictional Concessions under TUPE Regulations: P Miles v. Linkage Community Trust Limited [2008] UKEAT 0040_07_0603

Date: Mar 11, 2008

Clarifying Jurisdictional Concessions under TUPE Regulations: P Miles v. Linkage Community Trust Limited [2008] UKEAT 0040_07_0603 Introduction P Miles v. Linkage Community Trust Limited ([2008]...

EA (EEA: 3 Months Residence) Bulgaria - Establishing the Boundaries of Lawful Presence During EU Accession

Date: Mar 7, 2008

EA (EEA: 3 Months Residence) Bulgaria - Establishing the Boundaries of Lawful Presence During EU Accession Introduction The case of EA (EEA: 3 Months Residence) Bulgaria ([2008] UKAIT 00017) presents...

Establishing Sole Grounds Discrimination in Part-Time Worker Regulations: P Sharma & Others v. Manchester City Council

Date: Mar 5, 2008

Establishing Sole Grounds Discrimination in Part-Time Worker Regulations P Sharma & Others v. Manchester City Council ([2008] UKEAT 0561_07_0403) Introduction The case of P Sharma & Others v....

Reaffirmation of Stateless Palestinians' Non-Eligibility for Asylum in Lebanon: MM and FH v. Lebanon CG

Date: Mar 5, 2008

Reaffirmation of Stateless Palestinians' Non-Eligibility for Asylum in Lebanon: MM and FH v. Lebanon CG Introduction The case of MM and FH (Stateless Palestinians, KK, IH, HE reaffirmed) v. Lebanon...

Robinson v. Tescom Corporation [2008]: Affirmation and the Limits of 'Working Under Protest' in Unilateral Employment Contract Variations

Date: Mar 4, 2008

Robinson v. Tescom Corporation [2008]: Affirmation and the Limits of 'Working Under Protest' in Unilateral Employment Contract Variations Introduction Robinson v. Tescom Corporation ([2008] UKEAT...