United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Jordan v Lord Chancellor: Jurisdictional Verdicts in Northern Ireland Coroner's Inquests

Date: Mar 29, 2007

Jordan v Lord Chancellor: Jurisdictional Verdicts in Northern Ireland Coroner's Inquests Introduction Jordan v. Lord Chancellor & Anor (Northern Ireland) ([2007] 2 WLR 754) is a landmark decision...

Incidental Employment: Clarifying Working Holidaymaker Visa Requirements

Date: Mar 28, 2007

Incidental Employment: Clarifying Working Holidaymaker Visa Requirements Introduction The case of AG (Working Holidaymaker: "Incidental") India ([2007] UKAIT 00033) presents a pivotal examination of...

Sahatciu v. DPP Restaurants Ltd: Establishing Rigorous Adherence to Disciplinary Procedures under ERA 1996

Date: Mar 28, 2007

Sahatciu v. DPP Restaurants Ltd: Establishing Rigorous Adherence to Disciplinary Procedures under ERA 1996 Introduction The Employment Appeal Tribunal's decision in Sahatciu v. DPP Restaurants Ltd...

Defining "Misbehaviour" in Constitutional Law: A Comprehensive Analysis of Lawrence v. The Attorney General (Grenada) [2007] 1 WLR 1474

Date: Mar 27, 2007

Defining "Misbehaviour" in Constitutional Law: A Comprehensive Analysis of Lawrence v. The Attorney General (Grenada) [2007] 1 WLR 1474 Introduction The case of Lawrence v. The Attorney General...

Lawrence v. HM Prison Service: Clarifying Grievance Procedures in Disability Discrimination Cases

Date: Mar 27, 2007

Lawrence v. HM Prison Service: Clarifying Grievance Procedures in Disability Discrimination Cases Introduction The case of Lawrence v. HM Prison Service ([2007] IRLR 468) was adjudicated by the...

Limitations on Backdating and Multiple Comparators in Equal Pay Claims: Insights from Bainbridge v Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council [2007] UKEAT 0424_06_2303

Date: Mar 24, 2007

Limitations on Backdating and Multiple Comparators in Equal Pay Claims: Insights from Bainbridge v Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council [2007] UKEAT 0424_06_2303 Introduction The case of Bainbridge &...

Huang v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: New Legal Standards for Appellate Immigration Authorities

Date: Mar 22, 2007

Huang v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: New Legal Standards for Appellate Immigration Authorities Introduction Huang v. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2007] HRLR 22) is a...

Strict Adherence to Time Limits in Disability Discrimination Claims: Insights from Hunwicks v Royal Mail Group Plc

Date: Mar 21, 2007

Strict Adherence to Time Limits in Disability Discrimination Claims: Insights from Hunwicks v Royal Mail Group Plc Introduction The case of Hunwicks v Royal Mail Group Plc ([2007] UKEAT 0003_07_2003)...

Compensation Assessment in Miscarriages of Justice: Insights from O'Brien & Ors v. Independent Assessor

Date: Mar 15, 2007

Compensation Assessment in Miscarriages of Justice: Insights from O'Brien & Ors v. Independent Assessor ([2007] 2 All ER 833) Introduction The landmark case of O'Brien & Ors v. Independent Assessor...

Credibility and Risk Assessment in UDPS Members' Asylum Claims: Analysis of MM Case [2007] UKAIT 23

Date: Mar 14, 2007

Credibility and Risk Assessment in UDPS Members' Asylum Claims: Analysis of MM Case [2007] UKAIT 23 Introduction This commentary provides an in-depth analysis of the judgment rendered in the case of...

Adequacy of Maintenance Assessment for Disabled Sponsors: The MK (Somalia) Judgment

Date: Mar 14, 2007

Adequacy of Maintenance Assessment for Disabled Sponsors: The MK (Somalia) Judgment Introduction The case of MK (Adequacy of Maintenance, Disabled Sponsor) Somalia ([2007] UKAIT 00028) was...

Conditional Offers and Student Visa Appeals: Insights from TF (Student, Conditional Offer Not Acceptance) Pakistan [2007]

Date: Mar 13, 2007

Conditional Offers and Student Visa Appeals: Insights from TF (Student, Conditional Offer Not Acceptance) Pakistan [2007] Introduction The case TF (Student, Conditional Offer Not Acceptance) Pakistan...

TK (Immigration Rules, Policy, Article 8) Jamaica ([2007] UKAIT 25): Establishing the Threshold for Exceptional Circumstances in Family Reunification Cases

Date: Mar 13, 2007

TK (Immigration Rules, Policy, Article 8) Jamaica ([2007] UKAIT 25): Establishing the Threshold for Exceptional Circumstances in Family Reunification Cases Introduction The case of TK (Immigration...

Clarifying Burden of Proof under Part 9 HC 395 in Immigration Refusals: JC v Entry Clearance Officer

Date: Mar 9, 2007

Clarifying Burden of Proof under Part 9 HC 395 in Immigration Refusals: JC v Entry Clearance Officer Introduction The case of JC (Part 9 HC395) China [2007] UKAIT 00027 presents a critical...

J & H Ritchie Ltd v Lloyd Ltd: Implied Obligations in Repair Agreements under the Sale of Goods Act 1979

Date: Mar 8, 2007

J & H Ritchie Ltd v Lloyd Ltd: Implied Obligations in Repair Agreements under the Sale of Goods Act 1979 Introduction J & H Ritchie Ltd v Lloyd Ltd (Scotland) ([2007] 1 Lloyd's Rep 544) is a landmark...

Balancing Public Interest in Policy Confidentiality and Information Disclosure under FOIA: Dept of Work and Pensions v. Information Commissioner

Date: Mar 6, 2007

Balancing Public Interest in Policy Confidentiality and Information Disclosure under FOIA: Dept of Work and Pensions v. Information Commissioner Introduction The case Department of Work and Pensions...

Kuzel v. Roche Products Ltd: Establishing the Burden of Proof in Whistleblower Dismissals

Date: Mar 3, 2007

Kuzel v. Roche Products Ltd: Establishing the Burden of Proof in Whistleblower Dismissals Introduction Kuzel v. Roche Products Ltd ([2007] IRLR 309) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...

Dabas v. High Court of Justice, Madrid: Establishing the Certificate Requirement in European Arrest Warrants

Date: Mar 1, 2007

Dabas v. High Court of Justice, Madrid: Establishing the Certificate Requirement in European Arrest Warrants Introduction Dabas v. High Court of Justice, Madrid ([2007] UKHL 06) is a landmark...

Racial Group Definition Expanded to Include Foreigners: Analysis of R v Rogers [2007] 2 All ER 433

Date: Mar 1, 2007

Racial Group Definition Expanded to Include Foreigners: Analysis of R v Rogers [2007] 2 All ER 433 Introduction The case of R v Rogers [2007] 2 All ER 433 addressed a pivotal issue in UK public order...

Enhancing Shareholder Control through Article Amendments: Privy Council Upholds Bona Fide Resolutions in Citco Banking Corporation NV v. Pusser's Ltd

Date: Mar 1, 2007

Enhancing Shareholder Control through Article Amendments: Privy Council Upholds Bona Fide Resolutions in Citco Banking Corporation NV v. Pusser's Ltd Introduction Citco Banking Corporation NV v....