United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Defining Disability: The Impact of Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis v. Virdi on Disability Discrimination Law

Date: Oct 19, 2006

Defining Disability: The Impact of Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis v. Virdi on Disability Discrimination Law Introduction Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis v. Virdi ([2006] UKEAT...

Redefining "Particular Social Group": Insights from Secretary of State for the Home Department v. K ([2006] UKHL 46)

Date: Oct 19, 2006

Redefining "Particular Social Group": Insights from Secretary of State for the Home Department v. K ([2006] UKHL 46) Introduction Secretary of State for the Home Department v. K ([2006] UKHL 46) is a...

Hogan v. Information Commissioner: Balancing FOIA Exemptions and Public Interest in VIN Disclosure

Date: Oct 18, 2006

Hogan v. Information Commissioner: Balancing FOIA Exemptions and Public Interest in VIN Disclosure Introduction Hogan v. Information Commissioner ([2006] UKIT EA_2005_0030) is a pivotal case...

Boolell v. The State (Mauritius): Upholding the Right to a Trial Within a Reasonable Time

Date: Oct 17, 2006

Boolell v. The State (Mauritius): Upholding the Right to a Trial Within a Reasonable Time Introduction Boolell v. The State (Mauritius) ([2006] UKPC 46) is a landmark case adjudicated by the Privy...

Jameel v. Wall Street Journal Europe: Landmark Ruling on Reynolds Privilege and Corporate Defamation

Date: Oct 12, 2006

Jameel v. Wall Street Journal Europe: Landmark Ruling on Reynolds Privilege and Corporate Defamation Introduction The case of Jameel & Ors v. Wall Street Journal Europe Sprl ([2007] AC 359)...

Prioritizing Administrative Expenses over Insurers’ Claims in Corporate Insolvency: Insights from Freakley v. Centre Reinsurance

Date: Oct 12, 2006

Prioritizing Administrative Expenses over Insurers’ Claims in Corporate Insolvency: Insights from Freakley v. Centre Reinsurance Introduction The case of Freakley & Ors v. Centre Reinsurance...

Privy Council Establishes Rigorous Standards for Enforceability of Jurisdiction Clauses in Contractual Agreements

Date: Oct 12, 2006

Privy Council Establishes Rigorous Standards for Enforceability of Jurisdiction Clauses in Contractual Agreements Introduction The case of Bols Distilleries (t/a as Bols Royal Distilleries) & Anor v....

Abusive Domain Registration and Trademark Protection: Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc v. Jin

Date: Oct 10, 2006

Abusive Domain Registration and Trademark Protection: Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc v. Jin Introduction The case of Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc v. Jin ([2006] DRS 3931) is a significant legal...

Albion Water Ltd v. Water Services Regulation Authority ([2006] CAT 23): Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Oct 7, 2006

Albion Water Ltd v. Water Services Regulation Authority ([2006] CAT 23): Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction Albion Water Ltd v. Water Services Regulation Authority ([2006] CAT 23) is a...

IA (applying policies) Mauritius [2006] UKAIT 00082: A Landmark Judgment on Article 8 and Immigration Policies

Date: Oct 4, 2006

IA (applying policies) Mauritius [2006] UKAIT 00082: A Landmark Judgment on Article 8 and Immigration Policies Introduction The case of IA (applying policies) Mauritius [2006] UKAIT 00082 addresses...

No In-Country Right of Appeal for Turkish Nationals Under the Ankara Agreement: SS & Ors (2006) UKAIT 74

Date: Sep 30, 2006

No In-Country Right of Appeal for Turkish Nationals Under the Ankara Agreement: SS & Ors (2006) UKAIT 74 Introduction The case of SS & Ors (Ankara Agreement, no in-country right of appeal) Turkey...

Effective Date of Termination in Fixed-Term Contracts upon Successful Appeal

Date: Sep 27, 2006

Effective Date of Termination in Fixed-Term Contracts upon Successful Appeal Introduction Prakash v. Wolverhampton City Council ([2006] UKEAT 0140_06_0109) is a significant case adjudicated by the...

Recognition of Refugee Status in Mixed Ethnic Marriages: The KX and AB Judgment

Date: Sep 21, 2006

Recognition of Refugee Status in Mixed Ethnic Marriages: The KX and AB Judgment Introduction The case of KX and AB is a landmark decision by the United Kingdom Asylum and Immigration Tribunal,...

Barnet v Ferguson: Defining Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Date: Sep 19, 2006

Barnet v Ferguson: Defining Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Introduction The case of London Borough of Barnet v. Ferguson ([2006] UKEAT 0220_06_1809) addresses...

Reassessment of Asylum Claims for Mixed Ashkaelian and Albanian Ethnicity: ES v. Serbia and Montenegro

Date: Sep 19, 2006

Reassessment of Asylum Claims for Mixed Ashkaelian and Albanian Ethnicity: ES v. Serbia and Montenegro Introduction The case of ES (Ashkaelians, mixed Ashkaelian ethnicity) Serbia and Montenegro CG...

Admissibility of Clandestine Evidence and Protection of Private Deliberations in Employment Tribunals: Amwell View School v. Dogherty

Date: Sep 16, 2006

Admissibility of Clandestine Evidence and Protection of Private Deliberations in Employment Tribunals: Amwell View School v. Dogherty Introduction The case of Amwell View School v. Dogherty ([2007]...

Establishing the Hardship Exception in VAT Appeals: Insights from Buyco & Anor v. Revenue & Customs [2006] UKVAT V19752

Date: Sep 13, 2006

Establishing the Hardship Exception in VAT Appeals: Insights from Buyco & Anor v. Revenue & Customs [2006] UKVAT V19752 Introduction The case of Buyco Limited and Sellco Limited ("the Appellants")...

Discretion in Awarding Costs in Competition Appeals: Insights from Celesio AG v. OFT ([2006] CAT 20)

Date: Sep 9, 2006

Discretion in Awarding Costs in Competition Appeals: Insights from Celesio AG v. Office of Fair Trading ([2006] CAT 20) Introduction The case of Celesio AG v. Office of Fair Trading (OFT) ([2006] CAT...

SK v United Kingdom Asylum and Immigration Tribunal: Establishing Precedent on Indirect Racial Discrimination in Visa Refusals

Date: Sep 6, 2006

SK v United Kingdom Asylum and Immigration Tribunal: Establishing Precedent on Indirect Racial Discrimination in Visa Refusals Introduction The case of SK (Proof of indirect racial discrimination)...

Draper v. Mears Ltd: Establishing Clarity in Disciplinary Procedures for Unfair Dismissals

Date: Sep 6, 2006

Draper v. Mears Ltd: Establishing Clarity in Disciplinary Procedures for Unfair Dismissals Introduction Draper v. Mears Ltd ([2006] IRLR 869) is a seminal case adjudicated by the United Kingdom...