United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Greenwood v. Whiteghyll Plastics Ltd: Emphasizing Employee Injustice in Fair Dismissal Assessments

Date: Aug 7, 2007

Greenwood v. Whiteghyll Plastics Ltd: Emphasizing Employee Injustice in Fair Dismissal Assessments Introduction Greenwood v. Whiteghyll Plastics Ltd ([2007] UKEAT 0219_07_0608) is a pivotal case...

Strict Time Limits for Employment Appeal Tribunal Appeals: Analysis of Muschett v London Borough of Hounslow ([2007] UKEAT 0281_07_0608)

Date: Aug 7, 2007

Strict Time Limits for Employment Appeal Tribunal Appeals: Analysis of Muschett v London Borough of Hounslow ([2007] UKEAT 0281_07_0608) Introduction The judgment in Muschett v London Borough of...

Clarifying Disability Discrimination and Reasonable Adjustments in Employment: HM Prison Service v. Johnson ([2007] IRLR 951)

Date: Aug 7, 2007

Clarifying Disability Discrimination and Reasonable Adjustments in Employment: HM Prison Service v. Johnson ([2007] IRLR 951) Introduction HM Prison Service v. Johnson ([2007] IRLR 951) is a landmark...

Defining 'Worker' and 'Self-Sufficiency' in EEA Law: AG & Ors [2007] UKAIT 75

Date: Aug 4, 2007

Defining 'Worker' and 'Self-Sufficiency' in EEA Law: AG & Ors [2007] UKAIT 75 Introduction The case AG & Ors (EEA-jobseeker-self-sufficient person-proof) Germany ([2007] UKAIT 75) was heard by the...

Rule 51(4) Interpretation in Immigration Appeals: MA v Somalia [2007] UKAIT 79

Date: Aug 4, 2007

Rule 51(4) Interpretation in Immigration Appeals: MA v Somalia [2007] UKAIT 79 Introduction The case of MA v Somalia [2007] UKAIT 79 addresses critical issues surrounding the admissibility of...

Nominet DRS Clarifies the Role of Knowledge in Abusive Domain Name Registration: Verbatim Ltd v. Toth

Date: Aug 1, 2007

Nominet DRS Clarifies the Role of Knowledge in Abusive Domain Name Registration: Verbatim Ltd v. Toth Introduction The case Verbatim Ltd v. Toth ([2007] DRS 4331) was adjudicated by the Nominet UK...

Balancing Anonymity and Public Confidence: Insights from Officer L, Re [2007] UKHL 36

Date: Aug 1, 2007

Balancing Anonymity and Public Confidence: Insights from Officer L, Re [2007] UKHL 36 Introduction The case of Officer L, Re ([2007] UKHL 36) represents a pivotal moment in the intersection of...

Mandatory Passing of Relevant Examinations Under Paragraph 60(v): SM v Secretary of State [2007] UKAIT 00068

Date: Jul 31, 2007

Mandatory Passing of Relevant Examinations Under Paragraph 60(v): SM v Secretary of State [2007] UKAIT 00068 Introduction The case of SM v Secretary of State ([2007] UKAIT 00068) presents a pivotal...

Clarifying EEA Family Permit Regulations: Insights from CO (EEA Regulations: family permit) Nigeria ([2007] UKAIT 00070)

Date: Jul 31, 2007

Clarifying EEA Family Permit Regulations: Insights from CO (EEA Regulations: family permit) Nigeria ([2007] UKAIT 00070) Introduction The case of CO (EEA Regulations: family permit) Nigeria ([2007]...

Third-Party Support Denied as Satisfactory for Dependency under Paragraph 317(iii) of HC395

Date: Jul 31, 2007

Third-Party Support Denied as Satisfactory for Dependency under Paragraph 317(iii) of HC395 Introduction The case of VS (Para 317(iii), no 3rd party support) Sri Lanka ([2007] UKAIT 69) addresses the...

Affirmation of Existing Standards for Sufficiency of State Protection in Asylum Law: IM v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Jul 31, 2007

Affirmation of Existing Standards for Sufficiency of State Protection in Asylum Law: IM v Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of IM (Sufficiency of protection) Malawi...

Abbott v. Abbott: Advancing Constructive Trust Analysis in Matrimonial Property Disputes

Date: Jul 27, 2007

Abbott v. Abbott: Advancing Constructive Trust Analysis in Matrimonial Property Disputes Introduction Abbott v. Abbott (Antigua and Barbuda) ([2008] 1 FLR 1451) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Doctrine of Illegality in Unfair Dismissal: Enfield Technical Services Ltd v. Payne and Grace v BF Components Ltd

Date: Jul 26, 2007

Doctrine of Illegality in Unfair Dismissal: Enfield Technical Services Ltd v. Payne and Grace v BF Components Ltd Introduction The case of Enfield Technical Services Ltd v. Payne ([2008] ICR 30)...

Jones v Garnett: Defining Settlements and 'Outright Gifts' in Spousal Tax Arrangements under Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988

Date: Jul 26, 2007

Jones v Garnett: Defining Settlements and 'Outright Gifts' in Spousal Tax Arrangements under Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 Introduction Jones v Garnett ([2007] ICR 1259) is a landmark case...

Paterson v. Commissioner of Police of The Metropolis: Redefining Disability Under the DDA 1995

Date: Jul 24, 2007

Paterson v. Commissioner of Police of The Metropolis: Redefining Disability Under the DDA 1995 Introduction Paterson v. Commissioner of Police of The Metropolis ([2007] ICR 1522) is a landmark case...

Reaffirming the Distinction Between Close and Extended Family Members Under the Citizens Directive

Date: Jul 24, 2007

Reaffirming the Distinction Between Close and Extended Family Members Under the Citizens Directive Introduction The case of AK (Citizens Directive; AP and FP applied) Sri Lanka ([2007] UKAIT 00074)...

Exclusion of Fee-Paid Judicial Office Holders Under Part Time Workers Regulations Confirmed: Christie v. Department for Constitutional Affairs

Date: Jul 24, 2007

Exclusion of Fee-Paid Judicial Office Holders Under Part Time Workers Regulations Confirmed: Christie v. Department for Constitutional Affairs Introduction Christie v. Department for Constitutional...

Unlawful Dismissal of Public Officer: McLaughlin v. Cayman Islands

Date: Jul 24, 2007

Unlawful Dismissal of Public Officer: McLaughlin v. Cayman Islands Introduction McLaughlin v. Cayman Islands (Cayman Islands) ([2007] WLR 2839) is a landmark case adjudicated by the Privy Council on...

Loss of VAT Input Tax Deduction in MTIC Fraud: Calltell Telecom Ltd & Anor v. Revenue & Customs ([2007] UKVAT V20266)

Date: Jul 21, 2007

Loss of VAT Input Tax Deduction in MTIC Fraud Introduction The case of Calltell Telecom Ltd & Anor v. Revenue & Customs ([2007] UKVAT V20266) addresses complex issues surrounding Value Added Tax...

Capital Allowances and Non-Recourse Financing: Insights from Tower Mcashback LLP1 & LLP1 v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Jul 20, 2007

Capital Allowances and Non-Recourse Financing: Insights from Tower Mcashback LLP1 & LLP1 v. Revenue & Customs Introduction The case of Tower Mcashback LLP1 & LLP1 v. Revenue & Customs ([2008] STC...