United Kingdom Case Commentaries

UKAIT Establishes Two-Year Leave Requirement for Spousal Indefinite Leave to Remain Applications

Date: Feb 1, 2007

UKAIT Establishes Two-Year Leave Requirement for Spousal Indefinite Leave to Remain Applications Introduction The case of TA (Spouse, requirements for indefinite leave) Pakistan ([2007] UKAIT 11)...

Receiver Remuneration under the Criminal Justice Act 1988: Insights from Capewell v. Revenue and Customs

Date: Feb 1, 2007

Receiver Remuneration under the Criminal Justice Act 1988: Insights from Capewell v. Revenue and Customs Introduction The case of Capewell v. Revenue and Customs & Anor ([2007] BPIR 678) adjudicated...

Enforceability of Contractual Term Variations Beneficial to Employees Post-Transfer: Power v. Regent Security Services Ltd

Date: Jan 30, 2007

Enforceability of Contractual Term Variations Beneficial to Employees Post-Transfer: Power v. Regent Security Services Ltd ([2007] UKEAT 0499_06_2901) Introduction Power v. Regent Security Services...

Reinforcing the Polkey Principle in Assessing Compensatory Awards: Software 2000 Ltd v. Andrews & Ors

Date: Jan 27, 2007

Reinforcing the Polkey Principle in Assessing Compensatory Awards: Software 2000 Ltd v. Andrews & Ors Introduction The case of Software 2000 Ltd v. Andrews & Ors ([2007] UKEAT 0533_06_2601) presents...

Document Disclosure and Burden of Proof in Immigration Appeals: OA (Entry Clearance Officer: Service of Documents) Nigeria [2007] UKAIT 9

Date: Jan 26, 2007

Document Disclosure and Burden of Proof in Immigration Appeals: OA (Entry Clearance Officer: Service of Documents) Nigeria [2007] UKAIT 9 Introduction The case OA (Entry Clearance Officer: Service of...

Fourie v. Le Roux & Ors Rev 1: Reinforcing Procedural Safeguards in Mareva Injunctions

Date: Jan 25, 2007

Fourie v. Le Roux & Ors Rev 1: Reinforcing Procedural Safeguards in Mareva Injunctions Introduction Fourie v. Le Roux & Ors Rev 1 ([2007] 1 WLR 320) is a landmark judgment delivered by the United...

Tribunal Empowered to Substitute Regulatory Decisions: VIP Communications Ltd v. Office Of Communications ([2007] CAT 3)

Date: Jan 23, 2007

Tribunal Empowered to Substitute Regulatory Decisions: VIP Communications Ltd v. Office Of Communications ([2007] CAT 3) Introduction The case VIP Communications Ltd v. Office Of Communications...

Interpretation of FOIA s.35(1)(a) and the Public Interest Test: Analysis of Dept for Education and Skills v Information Commissioner & Evening Standard [2007]

Date: Jan 20, 2007

Interpretation of FOIA s.35(1)(a) and the Public Interest Test: Analysis of Dept for Education and Skills v Information Commissioner & Evening Standard [2007] Introduction The case of Dept for...

Balancing Transparency and Privacy: House of Commons v. Information Commissioner on MPs' Travel Expenses under FOIA

Date: Jan 17, 2007

Balancing Transparency and Privacy: House of Commons v. Information Commissioner on MPs' Travel Expenses under FOIA Introduction The case of House of Commons v. Information Commissioner and Norman...

Interpretation of 'Course of Study' for Satisfactory Progress in Student Leave Extensions: TY Burma [2007] UKAIT 7

Date: Jan 17, 2007

Interpretation of 'Course of Study' for Satisfactory Progress in Student Leave Extensions: TY Burma [2007] UKAIT 7 Introduction The case of TY (Student; "Satisfactory Progress"; Course of Study)...

Satisfactory Progress Requirement in Student Leave Extensions: Insights from KL India [2007] UKAIT 00005

Date: Jan 13, 2007

Satisfactory Progress Requirement in Student Leave Extensions: Insights from KL India [2007] UKAIT 00005 Introduction The case of KL India [2007] UKAIT 00005 presents a pivotal examination of the...

Abbey National Plc v Fairbrother: Refining the Standards for Reasonableness in Constructive Dismissal and Disability Discrimination Claims

Date: Jan 13, 2007

Abbey National Plc v Fairbrother: Refining the Standards for Reasonableness in Constructive Dismissal and Disability Discrimination Claims Introduction The case of Abbey National Plc v Fairbrother...

Extended Time Limit for Unfair Dismissal Claims: The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc v. Theobald

Date: Jan 11, 2007

Extended Time Limit for Unfair Dismissal Claims: The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc v. Theobald Introduction The case of The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc v. Theobald ([2007] UKEAT 0444_06_1001) addresses...

Metrobus Ltd v. Cook: Reinforcing the Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Employees

Date: Jan 10, 2007

Metrobus Ltd v. Cook: Reinforcing the Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Employees Introduction The case of Metrobus Ltd v. Cook ([2007] UKEAT 0490_06_0901) addresses critical issues...

B v. A ([2007] UKEAT 0450_06_0901) Commentary: Redefining Sex Discrimination in Employment Dismissals

Date: Jan 10, 2007

Redefining Sex Discrimination in Employment Dismissals: A Comprehensive Analysis of B v. A ([2007] UKEAT 0450_06_0901) Introduction The case of B v. A ([2007] UKEAT 0450_06_0901) addresses critical...

Enhanced Compliance Requirements in the Modified Grievance Procedure: Insights from City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council v. Pratt

Date: Jan 10, 2007

Enhanced Compliance Requirements in the Modified Grievance Procedure: Insights from City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council v. Pratt Introduction The case of City of Bradford Metropolitan...

Guardian Newspapers Ltd v. Information Commissioner: Redefining the Balance of Public Interest and Reasonable Opinion in FOIA Exemptions

Date: Jan 9, 2007

Guardian Newspapers Ltd v. Information Commissioner: Redefining the Balance of Public Interest and Reasonable Opinion in FOIA Exemptions Introduction The case of Guardian Newspapers Ltd v....

Defining Particular Social Groups in Asylum Claims: The SK (FGM, Ethnic Groups) Liberia Case

Date: Jan 9, 2007

Defining Particular Social Groups in Asylum Claims: The SK (FGM, Ethnic Groups) Liberia Case Introduction The case of SK (FGM, Ethnic Groups) Liberia CG ([2007] UKAIT 1) examined crucial aspects of...

Cost Recovery and Conditional Fee Arrangements: Albion Water Ltd v. Water Services Regulation Authority

Date: Jan 9, 2007

Cost Recovery and Conditional Fee Arrangements: Albion Water Ltd v. Water Services Regulation Authority Introduction The case of Albion Water Ltd & Ors v. Water Services Regulation Authority ([2007]...

Proportionality under Article 8: Barrier to Entry Clearance for Afghan Nationals Upheld in SM & Ors [2007] UKAIT 10

Date: Jan 3, 2007

Proportionality under Article 8: Barrier to Entry Clearance for Afghan Nationals Upheld in SM & Ors [2007] UKAIT 10 Introduction The case of SM & Ors (Entry Clearance, proportionality) Afghanistan CG...