United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Stellato v Home Department: Upholding Protections for Pre-2003 Act Offenders under Transitional Provisions

Date: Mar 1, 2007

Stellato v Home Department: Upholding Protections for Pre-2003 Act Offenders under Transitional Provisions Introduction Stellato v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2007] 2 AC 70) is a...

Clarifying Appellate Jurisdiction over Disclosure Rulings in Preparatory Hearings: House of Lords in H, R v. [2007] Crim LR 731

Date: Mar 1, 2007

Clarifying Appellate Jurisdiction over Disclosure Rulings in Preparatory Hearings: House of Lords in H, R v. [2007] Crim LR 731 Introduction In the landmark case of H, R v. ([2007] Crim LR 731), the...

Establishing Permanent Residence Rights Under the 2006 EEA Regulations: NB and JN v. France

Date: Feb 27, 2007

Establishing Permanent Residence Rights Under the 2006 EEA Regulations: NB and JN v. France Introduction The case of NB and JN (right of permanent residence) France ([2007] UKAIT 00039) addresses...

Massai Aviation Services v. Attorney General: Clarifying Champerty and Legitimate Assignments of Cause of Action

Date: Feb 27, 2007

Massai Aviation Services v. Attorney General: Clarifying Champerty and Legitimate Assignments of Cause of Action Introduction The case of Massai Aviation Services & Anor v. The Attorney General &...

Validity of Withdrawal of Asylum Appeals: Insights from AP v UKAIT [2007]

Date: Feb 24, 2007

Validity of Withdrawal of Asylum Appeals: Insights from AP v UKAIT [2007] Introduction The case of AP (Withdrawals-nullity assessment) Pakistan ([2007] UKAIT 00022) before the United Kingdom Asylum...

UKAIT 2007: Insufficiency of Jamaica's State Protection Against Criminal Gangs for Asylum Purposes

Date: Feb 23, 2007

UKAIT 2007: Insufficiency of Jamaica's State Protection Against Criminal Gangs for Asylum Purposes Introduction The case of AB, a 26-year-old Jamaican citizen, presented before the United Kingdom...

Makers UK Ltd v. Office of Fair Trading: Establishing Precedents on Collusive Tendering Practices under Competition Act 1998

Date: Feb 23, 2007

Makers UK Ltd v. Office of Fair Trading: Establishing Precedents on Collusive Tendering Practices under Competition Act 1998 Introduction Makers UK Limited ("Makers") appealed against a decision by...

Interpretation of Regulation 8(2) in EEA Family Membership: RG (EEA Regulations, Extended Family Members) Sri Lanka ([2007] UKAIT 34)

Date: Feb 23, 2007

Interpretation of Regulation 8(2) in EEA Family Membership: RG (EEA Regulations, Extended Family Members) Sri Lanka ([2007] UKAIT 34) Introduction The case of RG (EEA Regulations, Extended Family...

Redefining Worker Status: An In-Depth Analysis of James v. Redcats (Brands) Ltd

Date: Feb 22, 2007

Redefining Worker Status: An In-Depth Analysis of James v. Redcats (Brands) Ltd Introduction James v. Redcats (Brands) Ltd ([2007] IRLR 296) is a pivotal judgment delivered by the United Kingdom...

Anti-Suit Injunctions in Arbitration Agreements under EC Regulation 44/2001: West Tankers Inc v. RAS Riunione Adriatica di Sicurta SpA & Ors (2007)

Date: Feb 22, 2007

Anti-Suit Injunctions in Arbitration Agreements under EC Regulation 44/2001: West Tankers Inc v. RAS Riunione Adriatica di Sicurta SpA & Ors (2007) Introduction West Tankers Inc v. RAS Riunione...

Dismissal of Palestinian Asylum Claim: MA v. Palestinian Territories

Date: Feb 21, 2007

Dismissal of Palestinian Asylum Claim: MA v. Palestinian Territories Introduction MA v. Palestinian Territories CG ([2007] UKAIT 00017) is a pivotal judgment delivered by the United Kingdom Asylum...

Redefining 'Direct Descendants' Under EEA Regulations: PG and VG Case Analysis

Date: Feb 14, 2007

Redefining 'Direct Descendants' Under EEA Regulations: PG and VG Case Analysis Introduction The case of PG and VG (EEA; "direct descendants" includes grandchildren) Portugal ([2007] UKAIT 00019)...

Clarifying Enforcement Action Commencement under DP3/96: AA Pakistan [2007] UKAIT 16

Date: Feb 14, 2007

Clarifying Enforcement Action Commencement under DP3/96: AA Pakistan [2007] UKAIT 16 Introduction The case of AA (DP3/96, Commencement of Enforcement action) Pakistan [2007] UKAIT 16 presents a...

Clarifying the Scope of Section 54A of the Race Relations Act 1976: Insights from Okonu v. G4S Security Services (UK) Ltd

Date: Feb 12, 2007

Clarifying the Scope of Section 54A of the Race Relations Act 1976: Insights from Okonu v. G4S Security Services (UK) Ltd ([2008] ICR 598) Introduction The case of Okonu v. G4S Security Services (UK)...

Impact of Deceptive Conduct on Long Residence Applications: Insights from MO (Long Residence Rule-Public Interest Proviso) Ghana [2007]

Date: Feb 10, 2007

Impact of Deceptive Conduct on Long Residence Applications: Insights from MO (Long Residence Rule-Public Interest Proviso) Ghana [2007] Introduction The case of MO (Long Residence Rule-Public...

Persecution Risk for Tibetans Returning via Tibet/Nepal Routes: A New Asylum Precedent

Date: Feb 10, 2007

Persecution Risk for Tibetans Returning via Tibet/Nepal Routes: A New Asylum Precedent Introduction The case of SP and Others (Tibetan, Nepalese departure, illegal, risk) People's Republic of China...

Termination of Residence Rights Following Marital Dissolution: Insights from TB (EEA National: Leave to Remain?) Nigeria [2007] UKAIT 20

Date: Feb 8, 2007

Termination of Residence Rights Following Marital Dissolution: Insights from TB (EEA National: Leave to Remain?) Nigeria [2007] UKAIT 20 Introduction The case of TB (EEA National: Leave to Remain?)...

Reaffirming Ministerial Responsibility and Proper Contempt Proceedings: Beggs v. Scottish Ministers

Date: Feb 8, 2007

Reaffirming Ministerial Responsibility and Proper Contempt Proceedings: Beggs v. Scottish Ministers Introduction Beggs v. Scottish Ministers (2007) 151 SJLB 258 is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Affirming the Primacy of Established Country Guidance in Asylum Decisions: SI (reported cases as evidence) Ethiopia [2007] UKAIT 00012

Date: Feb 7, 2007

Affirming the Primacy of Established Country Guidance in Asylum Decisions: SI (reported cases as evidence) Ethiopia [2007] UKAIT 00012 Introduction The case of SI (reported cases as evidence)...

Expanding Contractual Interpretation for Employment Status: MOD v Kettle [2007] UKEAT 0308_06_3101

Date: Feb 1, 2007

Expanding Contractual Interpretation for Employment Status: MOD v Kettle [2007] UKEAT 0308_06_3101 Introduction The case of Ministry of Defence HQ Defence Dental Service v. Kettle ([2007] UKEAT...