United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Dennison v. University College of St Mark & St John: Retrospective Pension Access and Employment Equality

Date: Jul 20, 2006

Dennison v. University College of St Mark & St John: Retrospective Pension Access and Employment Equality Introduction Dennison v. University College of St Mark & St John ([2006] UKEAT 0196_06_1907)...

Judicial Autonomy in Competition Law Enforcement: Inntrepreneur v. Crehan [2006]

Date: Jul 20, 2006

Judicial Autonomy in Competition Law Enforcement: Inntrepreneur v. Crehan [2006] Introduction The case of Inntrepreneur Pub Company (CPC) & Ors v. Crehan ([2006] ICR 1344) addressed a pivotal issue...

Grossly Offensive Communications: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v. Collins

Date: Jul 20, 2006

Grossly Offensive Communications: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v. Collins Introduction The case of Director of Public Prosecutions v. Collins ([2007] CrimLR 98) represents a pivotal...

R v. Coutts [2006] UKHL 39: Affirming the Trial Judge's Duty to Offer Lesser-Included Offence Verdicts

Date: Jul 20, 2006

R v. Coutts [2006] UKHL 39: Affirming the Trial Judge's Duty to Offer Lesser-Included Offence Verdicts Introduction R v. Coutts [2006] UKHL 39 is a landmark judgment delivered by the House of Lords...

Vicarious Liability for Employee Harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997: Insights from Majrowski v. Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Trust

Date: Jul 13, 2006

Vicarious Liability for Employee Harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997: Insights from Majrowski v. Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Trust Introduction Majrowski v. Guy's and St. Thomas'...

Affirming the Tribunal's Autonomy in Evaluating Domestic Violence Evidence for Indefinite Leave: JL [2006] UKAIT 00058

Date: Jul 13, 2006

Affirming the Tribunal's Autonomy in Evaluating Domestic Violence Evidence for Indefinite Leave: JL [2006] UKAIT 00058 1. Introduction The case of JL (Domestic violence: evidence and procedure) India...

Down Lisburn Health and Social Services Trust v. H & Anor: Balancing Parental Consent and Post-Adoption Contact in Freeing Orders

Date: Jul 13, 2006

Down Lisburn Health and Social Services Trust v. H & Anor: Balancing Parental Consent and Post-Adoption Contact in Freeing Orders Introduction The case of Down Lisburn Health and Social Services...

Admissibility of Debt Acknowledgments Under Section 29(5) of the Limitation Act 1980: A Comprehensive Analysis of Bradford & Bingley Plc v. Rashid ([2006] WLR 2066)

Date: Jul 13, 2006

Admissibility of Debt Acknowledgments Under Section 29(5) of the Limitation Act 1980: A Comprehensive Analysis of Bradford & Bingley Plc v. Rashid ([2006] WLR 2066) Introduction The case of Bradford...

Smith v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2006]: Clarifying 'Total Taxable Profits' in Child Support Regulations

Date: Jul 13, 2006

Smith v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2006]: Clarifying 'Total Taxable Profits' in Child Support Regulations Introduction Smith v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions & Anor ([2006]...

Disclosure Procedures in Immigration Appeals: SIAC Upholds Parliamentary Intent to Protect Public Interest

Date: Jul 13, 2006

Disclosure Procedures in Immigration Appeals: SIAC Upholds Parliamentary Intent to Protect Public Interest Introduction The case of Y & Anor v. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2006]...

Recognition of Sponsors as Non-Professional Representatives in Immigration Appeals: Analysis of HH (Sponsor as Representative) Serbia [2006] UKAIT 00063

Date: Jul 12, 2006

Recognition of Sponsors as Non-Professional Representatives in Immigration Appeals: Analysis of HH (Sponsor as Representative) Serbia [2006] UKAIT 00063 Introduction The case of HH (Sponsor as...

Setting Aside OFT Decisions on Collective Interchange Fees: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mastercard UK Members Forum Ltd v Mastercard International Inc [2006] CAT 14

Date: Jul 11, 2006

Setting Aside OFT Decisions on Collective Interchange Fees: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mastercard UK Members Forum Ltd v Mastercard International Inc [2006] CAT 14 Introduction The case of...

Reaffirming Self-Sufficiency Requirements for EU Residence Rights: GM and AM v France ([2006] UKAIT 59)

Date: Jul 11, 2006

Reaffirming Self-Sufficiency Requirements for EU Residence Rights: GM and AM v France ([2006] UKAIT 59) Introduction The case of GM and AM v France ([2006] UKAIT 59) addressed the complexities...

Non-Binding Nature of Previous Adjudicator Determinations in Asylum Appeals: Understanding AS and AA v UK Asylum and Immigration Tribunal

Date: Jul 7, 2006

Non-Binding Nature of Previous Adjudicator Determinations in Asylum Appeals: Understanding AS and AA v UK Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Introduction The case of AS and AA (Effect of previous linked...

Reaffirming Duty of Care Limitations: Sutradhar v. Natural Environment Research Council [2006] UKHL 33

Date: Jul 6, 2006

Reaffirming Duty of Care Limitations: Sutradhar v. Natural Environment Research Council [2006] UKHL 33 Introduction The case of Sutradhar v. Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) ([2006] UKHL...

Harding v. Wealands: Establishing the Primacy of Lex Fori in Damages Assessment under Private International Law

Date: Jul 6, 2006

Harding v. Wealands: Establishing the Primacy of Lex Fori in Damages Assessment under Private International Law Introduction Harding v. Wealands ([2006] 4 All ER 1) is a landmark decision by the...

Protecting Equal Treatment and Freedom of Expression in Broadcasting Licensing: CBSL v Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago

Date: Jul 5, 2006

Protecting Equal Treatment and Freedom of Expression in Broadcasting Licensing: CBSL v Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago Introduction Central Broadcasting Services Ltd & Anor v. Attorney...

OE and NK v UK Asylum and Immigration Tribunal: Clarifying Procedural Discretion in Entry Clearance Appeals

Date: Jul 5, 2006

OE and NK v UK Asylum and Immigration Tribunal: Clarifying Procedural Discretion in Entry Clearance Appeals Introduction The case of OE and NK v United Kingdom Asylum and Immigration Tribunal ([2006]...

Transition of Deportation Orders under the Immigration Act 1999: Insights from ES (Deportation pending on 2nd October 2000) Ukraine [2006] UKAIT 00056

Date: Jul 5, 2006

Transition of Deportation Orders under the Immigration Act 1999: Insights from ES (Deportation pending on 2nd October 2000) Ukraine [2006] UKAIT 00056 Introduction The case of ES (Deportation pending...

Strengthened Protection for EEA Nationals Under Directive 2004/38/EC: Analysis of MG and VC v Ireland [2006] UKAIT 53

Date: Jul 4, 2006

Strengthened Protection for EEA Nationals Under Directive 2004/38/EC: Analysis of MG and VC v Ireland [2006] UKAIT 53 Introduction The case of MG and VC v Ireland ([2006] UKAIT 53) is a pivotal...