United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Just and Equitable Extension of Time Limits in Disability Discrimination Claims: Department for Constitutional Affairs v. Jones

Date: Nov 25, 2006

Just and Equitable Extension of Time Limits in Disability Discrimination Claims: Department for Constitutional Affairs v. Jones Introduction The case of Department for Constitutional Affairs v. Jones...

Recognition of In Personam Judgments under Private International Law: Pattni v. Ali & Anor [2007] 2 AC 85

Date: Nov 21, 2006

Recognition of In Personam Judgments under Private International Law Pattni v. Ali & Anor (Isle of Man (Staff of Government Division)) [2007] 2 AC 85 Introduction The case of Pattni v. Ali & Anor...

Balance of Hardship in Late Amendments Under the Disability Discrimination Act: Martin v. Microgen Wealth Management Systems Ltd

Date: Nov 21, 2006

Balance of Hardship in Late Amendments Under the Disability Discrimination Act: Martin v. Microgen Wealth Management Systems Ltd Introduction Martin v. Microgen Wealth Management Systems Ltd ([2006]...

Clarifying 'Rights of Custody' under the Hague Convention: House of Lords Sets Precedent in International Child Abduction Cases

Date: Nov 17, 2006

Clarifying 'Rights of Custody' under the Hague Convention: House of Lords Sets Precedent in International Child Abduction Cases Introduction The case of D (a child), Re ([2006] 3 WLR 0989) was...

Revolutionizing Compulsory Land Disposal: Insights from Standard Commercial Property Securities Ltd v. Glasgow City Council

Date: Nov 17, 2006

Revolutionizing Compulsory Land Disposal: Insights from Standard Commercial Property Securities Ltd v. Glasgow City Council Introduction The landmark case of Standard Commercial Property Securities...

Extending Employment Tribunal Time Limits: Insights from HM Prison Service v. Barua ([2007] ICR 671)

Date: Nov 16, 2006

Extending Employment Tribunal Time Limits: Insights from HM Prison Service v. Barua ([2007] ICR 671) Introduction The case of HM Prison Service v. Barua ([2007] ICR 671) marks a significant precedent...

Limiting the Genuine Material Factor Defence in Equal Pay Claims: Insights from Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council v Bainbridge & Ors

Date: Nov 16, 2006

Limiting the Genuine Material Factor Defence in Equal Pay Claims: Insights from Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council v Bainbridge & Ors Introduction The case of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council v...

Laporte v Chief Constable of Gloucestershire: Defining the Boundaries of Police Intervention in Peaceful Demonstrations

Date: Nov 14, 2006

Laporte v Chief Constable of Gloucestershire: Defining the Boundaries of Police Intervention in Peaceful Demonstrations Introduction The case of Laporte v Chief Constable of Gloucestershire ([2007] 2...

Public Interest Defence Prevails Over Confidentiality in Freedom of Information Act Claims: Analysis of Derry City Council v. Information Commissioner [2006] UKIT EA_2006_0014

Date: Nov 12, 2006

Public Interest Defence Prevails Over Confidentiality in Freedom of Information Act Claims: Analysis of Derry City Council v. Information Commissioner [2006] UKIT EA_2006_0014 Introduction The case...

Mandatory Application of Immigration Rule 321A: Establishing Non-Discretionary Grounds for Cancellation of Leave to Enter

Date: Nov 8, 2006

Mandatory Application of Immigration Rule 321A: Establishing Non-Discretionary Grounds for Cancellation of Leave to Enter Introduction The case of BA (321A Immigration Rules mandatory) Nigeria...

Reaffirming Adherence to Authoritative Country Guidance in Asylum Decisions: A Commentary on OM (AA(1) wrong in law) Zimbabwe CG [2006] UKAIT 77

Date: Nov 4, 2006

Reaffirming Adherence to Authoritative Country Guidance in Asylum Decisions: A Commentary on OM (AA(1) wrong in law) Zimbabwe CG [2006] UKAIT 77 Introduction The case OM (AA(1) wrong in law) Zimbabwe...

Reevaluation of Risks to Muslim Women Draft Evaders in Eritrean Asylum Cases: WA (2006) UKAIT 79

Date: Oct 31, 2006

Reevaluation of Risks to Muslim Women Draft Evaders in Eritrean Asylum Cases: WA (2006) UKAIT 79 Introduction In the landmark case titled WA (Draft related risks updated, Muslim Women) Eritrea CG...

Exceptional Circumstances under Article 8 ECHR in Light of Historical Discrimination: NH v. United Kingdom

Date: Oct 27, 2006

Exceptional Circumstances under Article 8 ECHR in Light of Historical Discrimination: NH v. United Kingdom Introduction The case of NH (Female BOCs, exceptionality, Art 8, para 317) British Overseas...

Gladwell v. Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: Nuances in Defining Employee Status for Director-Shareholders

Date: Oct 26, 2006

Gladwell v. Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: Nuances in Defining Employee Status for Director-Shareholders Introduction In Gladwell v. Secretary of State for Trade and Industry ([2006]...

Ravenscraig Development and the Sequential Approach: A New Precedent in Scottish Planning Law

Date: Oct 26, 2006

Ravenscraig Development and the Sequential Approach: A New Precedent in Scottish Planning Law Introduction The case of Land Securities Group plc v. Scottish Ministers & Ors (2006 SCLR 908) addresses...

Restitution for Tax Paid Under Mistake of Law: Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Group Plc v Inland Revenue

Date: Oct 26, 2006

Restitution for Tax Paid Under Mistake of Law: Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Group Plc v Inland Revenue Introduction The case of Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Group Plc v. Inland Revenue & Anor ([2007] 1 CMLR...

Dragon Futures Ltd v. Revenue & Customs: Defining "Means of Knowledge" in VAT Carousel Fraud Cases

Date: Oct 26, 2006

Dragon Futures Ltd v. Revenue & Customs: Defining "Means of Knowledge" in VAT Carousel Fraud Cases Introduction The case of Dragon Futures Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2006] UKVAT V19831) revolves...

Affirming the 'Truly Exceptional' Standard for Article 8 Claims in UK Immigration Tribunal: PO v. Nigeria [2006] UKAIT 87

Date: Oct 25, 2006

Affirming the 'Truly Exceptional' Standard for Article 8 Claims in UK Immigration Tribunal: PO v. Nigeria [2006] UKAIT 87 Introduction The case of PO (interests of the state) v Nigeria [2006] UKAIT...

Kelly-Madden v Manor Surgery: Clarifying the Application of Section 98A(2) in Unfair Dismissal Proceedings

Date: Oct 20, 2006

Kelly-Madden v Manor Surgery: Clarifying the Application of Section 98A(2) in Unfair Dismissal Proceedings Introduction Kelly-Madden v Manor Surgery ([2007] ICR 203) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Tehrani v. Secretary of State for the Home Department (Scotland): Supervisory Jurisdiction Over UK-Wide Tribunals

Date: Oct 19, 2006

Tehrani v. Secretary of State for the Home Department (Scotland): Supervisory Jurisdiction Over UK-Wide Tribunals Introduction Tehrani v. Secretary of State for the Home Department (Scotland) is a...