United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Compound Interest as a Measure of Unjust Enrichment in Sempra Metals Ltd v. Revenue & Anor

Date: Jul 19, 2007

Compound Interest as a Measure of Unjust Enrichment in Sempra Metals Ltd v. Revenue & Anor Introduction Sempra Metals Ltd v. Revenue & Anor ([2008] Bus LR 49) is a landmark judgment by the United...

Middlesbrough Borough Council v. Surtees: Refining the Genuine Material Factor Defense in Equal Pay Litigation

Date: Jul 18, 2007

Middlesbrough Borough Council v. Surtees: Refining the Genuine Material Factor Defense in Equal Pay Litigation Introduction The case of Middlesbrough Borough Council v. Surtees & Ors ([2007] UKEAT...

Rebalancing Parliamentary Privileges and Access to Justice: Insights from Toussaint v. Attorney General (2007)

Date: Jul 17, 2007

Rebalancing Parliamentary Privileges and Access to Justice: Insights from Toussaint v. Attorney General (2007) Introduction Toussaint v. Attorney General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ([2007] 1...

Romec Ltd v. Rudham: Establishing the Boundaries of Reasonable Adjustments Under the DDA

Date: Jul 14, 2007

Romec Ltd v. Rudham: Establishing the Boundaries of Reasonable Adjustments Under the DDA Introduction Romec Ltd v. Rudham ([2007] UKEAT 0069_07_1307) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...

McDougall v. Richmond Adult Community College: Defining Disability under the DDA 1995

Date: Jul 14, 2007

McDougall v. Richmond Adult Community College: Defining Disability under the DDA 1995 Introduction The case of McDougall v. Richmond Adult Community College ([2007] ICR 1567) addresses a pivotal...

Reasonably Practicable Extensions in Unfair Dismissal Claims: Wolverhampton University v. Elbeltagi

Date: Jul 14, 2007

Reasonably Practicable Extensions in Unfair Dismissal Claims: Wolverhampton University v. Elbeltagi Introduction The case of Wolverhampton University v. Elbeltagi ([2007] UKEAT 0167_07_1307)...

Narrowing the Scope of Deportation Appeals: A Critical Analysis of EO (Deportation appeals: scope and process) Turkey ([2007] UKAIT 00062)

Date: Jul 13, 2007

Narrowing the Scope of Deportation Appeals: A Critical Analysis of EO (Deportation appeals: scope and process) Turkey ([2007] UKAIT 00062) Introduction The case of EO (Deportation appeals: scope and...

Defining 'Course of Study' for Satisfactory Progress under Immigration Rules: Insights from ML Mauritius [2007] UKAIT 00061

Date: Jul 13, 2007

Defining 'Course of Study' for Satisfactory Progress under Immigration Rules: Insights from ML Mauritius [2007] UKAIT 00061 Introduction The case of ML Mauritius ([2007] UKAIT 00061) presents a...

Strict Interpretation of 'Incidental' Employment in Working Holidaymaker Visa Applications: AK v Bangladesh [2007] UKAIT 64

Date: Jul 13, 2007

Strict Interpretation of 'Incidental' Employment in Working Holidaymaker Visa Applications: AK v Bangladesh [2007] UKAIT 64 Introduction The case of AK v Bangladesh ([2007] UKAIT 64) revolves around...

Negligent Misrepresentation in Commercial Ventures: Analysis of Hamilton & Ors v. Allied Domecq Plc [2007] UKHL 33

Date: Jul 12, 2007

Negligent Misrepresentation in Commercial Ventures: Analysis of Hamilton & Ors v. Allied Domecq Plc (Scotland) [2007] UKHL 33 Introduction The case of Hamilton & Ors v. Allied Domecq Plc (Scotland)...

Davies v Farnborough College of Technology: Reinforcing Strict Compliance with Redundancy Procedures Under the Employment Act 2002

Date: Jul 11, 2007

Davies v Farnborough College of Technology: Reinforcing Strict Compliance with Redundancy Procedures Under the Employment Act 2002 Introduction Davies v Farnborough College of Technology ([2008] IRLR...

Aptuit (Edinburgh) Ltd v Kennedy: Upholding the Importance of Procedural Compliance in Redundancy Dismissals

Date: Jul 5, 2007

Aptuit (Edinburgh) Ltd v Kennedy: Upholding the Importance of Procedural Compliance in Redundancy Dismissals Introduction The case of Aptuit (Edinburgh) Ltd v Kennedy ([2007] UKEAT 0057_06_0407) is a...

Seal v Chief Constable of South Wales Police [2007] UKHL 31: Judicial Discretion Over Section 139(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983

Date: Jul 5, 2007

Seal v Chief Constable of South Wales Police [2007] UKHL 31: Judicial Discretion Over Section 139(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 Introduction Seal v Chief Constable of South Wales Police is a...

Determining Compensation for Terminated Commercial Agencies: Insights from Lonsdale v Howard & Hallam Ltd

Date: Jul 5, 2007

Determining Compensation for Terminated Commercial Agencies: Insights from Lonsdale v Howard & Hallam Ltd Introduction Lonsdale (t/a Lonsdale Agencies) v. Howard & Hallam Ltd ([2007] IRLR 825) is a...

Revisiting Statutory Grievance Procedures: Insights from South Kent College v. Hall

Date: Jul 3, 2007

Revisiting Statutory Grievance Procedures: Insights from South Kent College v. Hall Introduction The case of South Kent College v. Hall ([2007] UKEAT 0087_07_0207) addresses critical aspects of the...

Procedural Fairness in Dismissal: Insights from Homeserve Emergency Services Ltd v. Dixon

Date: Jun 28, 2007

Procedural Fairness in Dismissal: Insights from Homeserve Emergency Services Ltd v. Dixon Introduction Homeserve Emergency Services Ltd v. Dixon ([2007] UKEAT 0127_07_2706) is a pivotal case...

Successor Liability and the "Polluter Pays" Principle: House of Lords Decision in National Grid Gas Plc v. The Environment Agency

Date: Jun 28, 2007

Successor Liability and the "Polluter Pays" Principle: House of Lords Decision in National Grid Gas Plc v. The Environment Agency Introduction The case of National Grid Gas Plc v. The Environment...

Recognition of FGM-Related Persecution: FM (FGM) Sudan CG ([2007] UKAIT 60)

Date: Jun 28, 2007

Recognition of FGM-Related Persecution: FM (FGM) Sudan CG ([2007] UKAIT 60) Introduction The case of FM (FGM) Sudan CG ([2007] UKAIT 60) involves Sudanese nationals who sought to remain in the United...

Regulation 8 TUPE Exceptions in Insolvency: Secretary of State v. Slater & Ors

Date: Jun 28, 2007

Regulation 8 TUPE Exceptions in Insolvency: Secretary of State v. Slater & Ors Introduction The case of Secretary of State for Trade & Industry v. Slater & Ors ([2007] UKEAT 0119_07_2706) addresses...

Interpretation of Permanent Residence Criteria under EEA Regulations: GN (EEA Regulations: Five years' residence) Hungary ([2007] UKAIT 00073)

Date: Jun 27, 2007

Interpretation of Permanent Residence Criteria under EEA Regulations: GN (EEA Regulations: Five years' residence) Hungary ([2007] UKAIT 00073) Introduction The case of GN (EEA Regulations: Five...