United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Ashcroft v. Haberdashers Aske's Boys School: Redefining Reasonable Practicability for Time Limits in Unfair Dismissal Claims

Date: Nov 15, 2007

Ashcroft v. Haberdashers Aske's Boys School: Redefining Reasonable Practicability for Time Limits in Unfair Dismissal Claims Introduction The case of Ashcroft v. Haberdashers Aske's Boys School...

Establishing the Rigorous Test for Internal Relocation in Asylum Cases: Analyzing Secretary of State for the Home Department v AH (Sudan) & Ors

Date: Nov 15, 2007

Establishing the Rigorous Test for Internal Relocation in Asylum Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Secretary of State for the Home Department v AH (Sudan) & Ors ([2008] INLR 100), the United...

Establishing Automatic Unfair Dismissal: Venniri v. Autodex Ltd

Date: Nov 14, 2007

Establishing Automatic Unfair Dismissal: Venniri v. Autodex Ltd Introduction Venniri v. Autodex Ltd ([2007] UKEAT 0436_07_1311) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United Kingdom Employment Appeal...

Reevaluation of Asylum Claims for Former Hizb-i-Islami Affiliates in the UK: Establishing New Precedents

Date: Nov 13, 2007

Reevaluation of Asylum Claims for Former Hizb-i-Islami Affiliates in the UK: Establishing New Precedents Introduction The case of PM and Others (Kabul, Hizb-i-Islami) Afghanistan CG ([2007] UKAIT 89)...

Apparent Bias and Judicial Independence in Bolkiah v. Brunei Darussalam [2007] UKPC 62

Date: Nov 9, 2007

Apparent Bias and Judicial Independence in Bolkiah & Ors v. The State of Brunei Darussalam & Anor [2007] UKPC 62 Introduction Bolkiah & Ors v. The State of Brunei Darussalam & Anor is a landmark case...

Reasonable Adjustments in Disability Discrimination: A Comprehensive Analysis of Environment Agency v. Rowan

Date: Nov 2, 2007

Reasonable Adjustments in Disability Discrimination: A Comprehensive Analysis of Environment Agency v. Rowan Introduction Environment Agency v. Rowan ([2008] ICR 218) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Clarifying Deprivation of Liberty: Insights from Secretary of State for the Home Department v. JJ & Ors [2008] UKHL

Date: Nov 1, 2007

Clarifying Deprivation of Liberty: Insights from Secretary of State for the Home Department v. JJ & Ors [2008] UKHL Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home Department v. JJ & Ors...

Defining the Limits of Control Orders and Deprivation of Liberty under Human Rights: Analysis of Secretary of State for the Home Department v. E & Anor [2008] 1 AC 499

Date: Nov 1, 2007

Defining the Limits of Control Orders and Deprivation of Liberty under Human Rights: Analysis of Secretary of State for the Home Department v. E & Anor [2008] 1 AC 499 Introduction Secretary of State...

Establishing Procedural Safeguards: House of Lords' Decision on Non-Derogating Control Orders and the Right to a Fair Hearing

Date: Nov 1, 2007

Establishing Procedural Safeguards: House of Lords' Decision on Non-Derogating Control Orders and the Right to a Fair Hearing Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home Department v. MB...

Section 75(1) Extends to Foreign Transactions: Analysis of OFT v Lloyds TSB Bank plc & Ors [2007]

Date: Nov 1, 2007

Section 75(1) Extends to Foreign Transactions: Analysis of OFT v Lloyds TSB Bank plc & Ors [2007] Introduction The case of Office of Fair Trading v. Lloyds TSB Bank plc & Ors ([2007] 3 WLR 733)...

Upholding Judicial Oaths: The Precedent Set in McClintock v Department of Constitutional Affairs

Date: Nov 1, 2007

Upholding Judicial Oaths: The Precedent Set in McClintock v Department of Constitutional Affairs [2007] UKEAT 0223_07_3110 Introduction The case of McClintock v Department of Constitutional Affairs...

Somerville v. Scottish Ministers: Establishing Independence from Human Rights Act Time Bars

Date: Oct 25, 2007

Somerville v. Scottish Ministers: Establishing Independence from Human Rights Act Time Bars Introduction Somerville v. Scottish Ministers (Scotland) (2008 SC (HL) 45) is a landmark judgment by the...

Yeda v Rhone-Poulenc Rorer: Affirming Inventorship as Sole Criterion for Patent Entitlement and Flexibility in Amending Ownership Claims

Date: Oct 25, 2007

Yeda v Rhone-Poulenc Rorer: Affirming Inventorship as Sole Criterion for Patent Entitlement and Flexibility in Amending Ownership Claims Introduction The case of Yeda Research and Development Company...

Mandatory Intention to Work under Paragraph 95(vi) HC 395: Analyzing NS v India [2007] UKAIT 00090

Date: Oct 24, 2007

Mandatory Intention to Work under Paragraph 95(vi) HC 395: Analyzing NS v India [2007] UKAIT 00090 Introduction The case of NS v India [2007] UKAIT 00090 deals with the refusal of entry clearance to...

Lyddon v. Englefield Brickwork Ltd: Clarifying the Boundaries of Rolled-Up Holiday Pay

Date: Oct 24, 2007

Lyddon v. Englefield Brickwork Ltd: Clarifying the Boundaries of Rolled-Up Holiday Pay Introduction Lyddon v. Englefield Brickwork Ltd ([2007] UKEAT 0301_07_2310) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Defining the Threshold for Asylum Claims of Political Oppositionists: GG v. UK [2007] UKAIT 86

Date: Oct 24, 2007

Defining the Threshold for Asylum Claims of Political Oppositionists: GG v. UK [2007] UKAIT 86 Introduction The case of GG (Political Oppositionists) v. United Kingdom Asylum and Immigration Tribunal...

Reframing Internal Relocation: Rabwah Not a Valid Safe Haven for Ahmadi Asylum Claims

Date: Oct 24, 2007

Reframing Internal Relocation: Rabwah Not a Valid Safe Haven for Ahmadi Asylum Claims Introduction The case of IA and Others (Ahmadis: Rabwah) Pakistan CG ([2007] UKAIT 88) represents a significant...

Clarifying Time Limits and Tolling Agreements in Competition Damages: Emerson Electric Co v Morgan Crucible Company plc

Date: Oct 19, 2007

Clarifying Time Limits and Tolling Agreements in Competition Damages: Emerson Electric Co v Morgan Crucible Company plc Introduction The case of Emerson Electric Co v Morgan Crucible Company plc...

Implied Parking Rights in Servitudes: Insights from Moncrieff v. Jamieson

Date: Oct 18, 2007

Implied Parking Rights in Servitudes: Insights from Moncrieff v. Jamieson (2007) Introduction Moncrieff & Anor v. Jamieson & Ors (Scotland) ([2007] UKHL 42) is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Establishing Personal Autonomy in Unlawful Act Manslaughter: R v Kennedy [2007]

Date: Oct 18, 2007

Establishing Personal Autonomy in Unlawful Act Manslaughter: R v Kennedy [2007] Introduction The legal landscape surrounding unlawful act manslaughter underwent significant scrutiny in the landmark...