United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Limiting Magistrates' Jurisdiction in Child Support Assessments: Farley v. Child Support Agency & Anor ([2006] Fam Law 735)

Date: Jun 29, 2006

Limiting Magistrates' Jurisdiction in Child Support Assessments: Farley v. Child Support Agency & Anor ([2006] Fam Law 735) Introduction Farley v. Child Support Agency & Anor ([2006] Fam Law 735) is...

Seafield Holdings Ltd v. Drewett: Redefining Causation in Constructive Dismissal Cases

Date: Jun 28, 2006

Seafield Holdings Ltd v. Drewett: Redefining Causation in Constructive Dismissal Cases Introduction The case of Seafield Holdings Ltd (t/a Seafield Logistics) v. Drewett ([2006] UKEAT 0199_06_2706)...

Stemson v. AMP General Insurance (NZ) Ltd: Establishing the Threshold for Reversing Concurrent Factual Findings

Date: Jun 22, 2006

Stemson v. AMP General Insurance (NZ) Ltd: Establishing the Threshold for Reversing Concurrent Factual Findings Introduction Stemson v. AMP General Insurance (NZ) Ltd is a pivotal case decided by the...

Establishing Transfer Date and Employment Continuity: North Wales Training and Enterprise Council Ltd v. Astley & Ors. [2006]

Date: Jun 22, 2006

Establishing Transfer Date and Employment Continuity: North Wales Training and Enterprise Council Ltd v. Astley & Ors. [2006] Introduction The case of North Wales Training and Enterprise Council Ltd...

Recognition of Statelessness and Ongoing Persecution Risks for Undocumented Bidoon in Kuwait

Date: Jun 22, 2006

Recognition of Statelessness and Ongoing Persecution Risks for Undocumented Bidoon in Kuwait Introduction The case of HE (Bidoon, statelessness, risk of persecution) Kuwait CG ([2006] UKAIT 00051)...

Customs and Excise v. Barclays Bank plc: No Duty of Care in Freezing Injunctions

Date: Jun 22, 2006

Customs and Excise v. Barclays Bank plc: No Duty of Care in Freezing Injunctions 1. Introduction The case of Customs and Excise v. Barclays Bank plc ([2006] UKHL 28) represents a significant...

Expansion of Market Authority Powers: R (on the application of Corporation of London) v. Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs & Ors (2006)

Date: Jun 22, 2006

Expansion of Market Authority Powers: R (on the application of Corporation of London) v. Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs & Ors (2006) 1. Introduction The case R (on the...

Reaffirming the Strict Compliance with Contractual Conditions Precedent in Insurance Claims: Diab v Regent Insurance Company Ltd

Date: Jun 20, 2006

Reaffirming the Strict Compliance with Contractual Conditions Precedent in Insurance Claims: Diab v Regent Insurance Company Ltd Introduction The case of Diab v. Regent Insurance Company Ltd (Belize)...

Horton v. Sadler & Anor: Departure from Walkley and Expansion of Section 33 Discretion in Limitation Act 1980

Date: Jun 15, 2006

Horton v. Sadler & Anor: Departure from Walkley and Expansion of Section 33 Discretion in Limitation Act 1980 Introduction Horton v. Sadler & Anor ([2007] AC 307) is a landmark judgment delivered by...

D'Arcy v. Revenue & Customs: Clarifying the Applicability of the Accrued Income Scheme in Tax Avoidance via Repo Transactions

Date: Jun 15, 2006

D'Arcy v. Revenue & Customs: Clarifying the Applicability of the Accrued Income Scheme in Tax Avoidance via Repo Transactions Introduction D'Arcy v. Revenue & Customs ([2006] STC (SCD) 543) is a...

Rowland v. Revenue & Customs: Establishing Reasonable Excuse for Tax Underpayment

Date: Jun 15, 2006

Rowland v. Revenue & Customs: Establishing Reasonable Excuse for Tax Underpayment Introduction Rowland v. Revenue & Customs ([2006] SWTI 1826) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United Kingdom...

Affirmation of State Immunity in Civil Tort Claims Alleging Torture: Jones v. Ministry of Interior for Saudi Arabia & Ors ([2006] UKHL 26)

Date: Jun 15, 2006

Affirmation of State Immunity in Civil Tort Claims Alleging Torture Jones v. Ministry of Interior for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & Ors ([2006] UKHL 26) Introduction The case of Jones v. Ministry of...

Defining 'Family Unit' in Asylum Claims: Comprehensive Commentary on BM and AL v. UKAIT [2007]

Date: Jun 14, 2006

Defining 'Family Unit' in Asylum Claims: Comprehensive Commentary on BM and AL v. UKAIT [2007] Introduction The case of BM and AL v. UK Asylum and Immigration Tribunal ([2007] UKAIT 00055) addresses...

RM (Young Chechen Male) [2006]: Defining Credibility Standards and Internal Relocation in Asylum Decisions

Date: Jun 13, 2006

RM (Young Chechen Male) [2006]: Defining Credibility Standards and Internal Relocation in Asylum Decisions Introduction The case of RM (Young Chechen Male, Risk, IFA) Russia CG ([2006] UKAIT 50)...

Tarbuck v. Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd: Duty to Consult as a Reasonable Adjustment in Disability Discrimination

Date: Jun 9, 2006

Tarbuck v. Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd: Duty to Consult as a Reasonable Adjustment in Disability Discrimination Introduction Tarbuck v. Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd ([2006] UKEAT 0136_06_0806) is a...

Kurdish Ethnicity Alone Insufficient for Asylum: A Comprehensive Analysis of AR (Kurd: not risk per se) Syria CG [2006] UKAIT 48

Date: Jun 8, 2006

Kurdish Ethnicity Alone Insufficient for Asylum: A Comprehensive Analysis of AR (Kurd: not risk per se) Syria CG [2006] UKAIT 48 Introduction The case of AR (Kurd: not risk per se) Syria CG ([2006]...

Clarifying 'On a Regular Basis' under UK Immigration Rules: Insights from BO (Domestic Worker, Nigeria) [2007] UKAIT 53

Date: Jun 5, 2006

Clarifying 'On a Regular Basis' under UK Immigration Rules: Insights from BO (Domestic Worker, Nigeria) [2007] UKAIT 53 Introduction The case of BO (Domestic Worker, Nigeria) ([2007] UKAIT 53)...

EURODAC Fingerprint Matching and Burden of Proof in Asylum Claims: Insights from YI (Eritrea) [2007] UKAIT 00054

Date: Jun 5, 2006

EURODAC Fingerprint Matching and Burden of Proof in Asylum Claims: Insights from YI (Eritrea) [2007] UKAIT 00054 Introduction The case of YI (Eritrea) [2007] UKAIT 00054 deals with intricate issues...

Enhanced Scrutiny of EURODAC Evidence in Asylum Claims: GC (Citizens Directive: UK national’s spouse) China Judgment

Date: Jun 5, 2006

Enhanced Scrutiny of EURODAC Evidence in Asylum Claims: GC (Citizens Directive: UK national’s spouse) China Judgment Introduction The case of GC (Citizens Directive: UK national’s spouse) China...

Redefining Fairness and Equality in High-Value Divorce Proceedings: A Comprehensive Commentary on Miller v. Miller ([2006] 2 WLR 1283)

Date: May 25, 2006

Redefining Fairness and Equality in High-Value Divorce Proceedings: A Comprehensive Commentary on Miller v. Miller ([2006] 2 WLR 1283) Introduction Miller v. Miller ([2006] 2 WLR 1283) is a landmark...