United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Remittal of Conviction Due to Mental Impairment and Admissibility of Evidence in Joint Enterprise Cases

Date: Mar 4, 2008

Remittal of Conviction Due to Mental Impairment and Admissibility of Evidence in Joint Enterprise Cases Introduction Pitman v. The State (Trinidad And Tobago) ([2008] UKPC 16) is a landmark judgment...

Clarifying Employment Status of Controlling Shareholders: Clark v Clark Construction Initiatives Ltd & Anor (2008)

Date: Mar 1, 2008

Clarifying Employment Status of Controlling Shareholders: Clark v Clark Construction Initiatives Ltd & Anor (2008) Introduction Clark v. Clark Construction Initiatives Ltd & Anor ([2008] IRLR 364) is...

Affirming Children's Services Obligations Over Housing Authorities for Looked-After Adolescents: M v London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (2008)

Date: Feb 28, 2008

Affirming Children's Services Obligations Over Housing Authorities for Looked-After Adolescents: M v London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (2008) Introduction The case of M, R (on the application...

Suicide Liability under the Fatal Accidents Act: Corr v. IBC Vehicles Ltd [2008] UKHL 13

Date: Feb 28, 2008

Suicide Liability under the Fatal Accidents Act: Corr v. IBC Vehicles Ltd [2008] UKHL 13 Introduction Corr v. IBC Vehicles Ltd ([2008] UKHL 13) is a landmark judgment delivered by the United Kingdom...

Pipersburgh & Anor v. The Queen: Establishing Standards for Dock Identifications and Jury Directions in Criminal Trials

Date: Feb 22, 2008

Pipersburgh & Anor v. The Queen: Establishing Standards for Dock Identifications and Jury Directions in Criminal Trials Introduction Pipersburgh & Anor v. The Queen (Belize) ([2008] UKPC 11) is a...

Effectiveness of Withholding Notices under Section 111 HGCRA 1996: Insights from Reinwood Ltd v. L Brown & Sons Ltd

Date: Feb 21, 2008

Effectiveness of Withholding Notices under Section 111 HGCRA 1996: Insights from Reinwood Ltd v. L Brown & Sons Ltd Introduction The case of Reinwood Ltd v. L Brown & Sons Ltd ([2008] Bus LR 979) is...

Shipment as Place of Delivery: Jurisdiction under Article 5(1)(b) – S&N v Ghalanos

Date: Feb 21, 2008

Shipment as Place of Delivery: Jurisdiction under Article 5(1)(b) – Scottish & Newcastle v. Othon Ghalanos Introduction The case of Scottish & Newcastle International Limited v. Othon Ghalanos Ltd...

Interpretation of 'Place of Effective Management' in Double Taxation Treaties: The Trevor Smallwood Trust v Revenue & Customs Judgment

Date: Feb 20, 2008

Interpretation of 'Place of Effective Management' in Double Taxation Treaties: The Trevor Smallwood Trust v Revenue & Customs Judgment Introduction The case of Trevor Smallwood Trust v. Revenue &...

Employment Appeal Tribunal Affirms Absolute Immunity for Legal Correspondence in Employment Proceedings

Date: Feb 19, 2008

Employment Appeal Tribunal Affirms Absolute Immunity for Legal Correspondence in Employment Proceedings Introduction The case of South London & Maudsley NHS Trust v. Dathi ([2008] UKEAT...

Correct Assessment of Continuous Lawful Residence under Para 276A: GK (Lebanon) Case Commentary

Date: Feb 17, 2008

Correct Assessment of Continuous Lawful Residence under Para 276A: GK (Lebanon) Case Commentary Introduction The case of GK (Long residence, immigration history) Lebanon ([2008] UKAIT 00011) was...

Olimpia Technology Ltd v. Revenue & Customs: Establishing the 'Ought to Have Known' Standard in MTIC Fraud

Date: Feb 16, 2008

Olimpia Technology Ltd v. Revenue & Customs: Establishing the 'Ought to Have Known' Standard in MTIC Fraud Introduction The case of Olimpia Technology Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2008] UKVAT V20570)...

Clarification on Student Entry Clearance under Paragraph 57 HC 395: Insights from CT (Rule 60(i), Cameroon) [2008] UKAIT 10

Date: Feb 13, 2008

Clarification on Student Entry Clearance under Paragraph 57 HC 395: Insights from CT (Rule 60(i), Cameroon) [2008] UKAIT 10 Introduction The case of CT (Rule 60(i), student entry clearance?) Cameroon...

Clarifying the Causal Requirement in Unfair Dismissal Claims Linked to Paternity Leave: Atkins v. Coyle Personnel Plc

Date: Feb 9, 2008

Clarifying the Causal Requirement in Unfair Dismissal Claims Linked to Paternity Leave: Atkins v. Coyle Personnel Plc Introduction The case of Atkins v. Coyle Personnel Plc ([2008] UKEAT...

RT v Sri Lanka [2008]: Establishing Standards for Medical Evidence in Asylum Determinations

Date: Feb 8, 2008

RT v Sri Lanka [2008]: Establishing Standards for Medical Evidence in Asylum Determinations Introduction In the landmark case of RT v Sri Lanka [2008] UKAIT 9, the United Kingdom Asylum and...

Clarke R v ([2008] 1 WLR 338: Reinforcing the Essentiality of Proper Indictment Signing in Criminal Proceedings

Date: Feb 7, 2008

Clarke R v ([2008] 1 WLR 338: Reinforcing the Essentiality of Proper Indictment Signing in Criminal Proceedings 1. Introduction The case of Clarke R v ([2008] 1 WLR 338) adjudicated by the United...

Pilecki v. Circuit Court of Legnica: Clarifying Aggregated Sentences in European Arrest Warrants

Date: Feb 7, 2008

Pilecki v. Circuit Court of Legnica: Clarifying Aggregated Sentences in European Arrest Warrants Introduction Pilecki v. Circuit Court of Legnica, Poland ([2008] 4 All ER 445) is a pivotal case...

Premises Definition Clarified: Majorstake Ltd v. Curtis [2008]

Date: Feb 7, 2008

Premises Definition Clarified: Majorstake Ltd v. Curtis [2008] Introduction Majorstake Ltd v. Curtis ([2008] 2 All ER 303) is a landmark decision by the United Kingdom House of Lords that delves into...

Inclusive Interpretation of 'Property' under the Proceeds of Crime Order: Re Maye [2008] NI 173

Date: Feb 7, 2008

Inclusive Interpretation of 'Property' under the Proceeds of Crime Order: Re Maye [2008] NI 173 Introduction The case of Maye, Re (Northern Ireland) [2008] NI 173 addresses pivotal issues concerning...

Revisiting Section 108 Procedures: Enhancing Fairness in Immigration Tribunal Proceedings

Date: Feb 2, 2008

Revisiting Section 108 Procedures: Enhancing Fairness in Immigration Tribunal Proceedings Introduction The case of MK (Family Reunion Policy: Scope) Somalia ([2007] UKIAT 00096) deals with crucial...

Ensuring Impartiality in Public Commissions: The Precedent Set by Duffy v Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Date: Jan 31, 2008

Ensuring Impartiality in Public Commissions: The Precedent Set by Duffy v Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Introduction The judicial decision in Duffy v Secretary of State for Northern Ireland...