United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Impact of TUPE on Statutory Time Limits: Powerhouse Retail Ltd v Burroughs Analysis

Date: Mar 9, 2006

Impact of TUPE on Statutory Time Limits: Powerhouse Retail Ltd v Burroughs Analysis Introduction The case of Powerhouse Retail Ltd & Ors v. Burroughs & Ors ([2006] 3 All ER 193) was adjudicated by...

Dependency Alone Insufficient: Clarifying Discretion under EEA Regulation 10(1)

Date: Mar 8, 2006

Dependency Alone Insufficient: Clarifying Discretion under EEA Regulation 10(1) Introduction The case of SY and Others (EEA regulation 10(1), dependency alone insufficient) Sri Lanka ([2006] UKAIT...

Knapton & Ors v. ECC Card Clothing Ltd: Reinforcing Compensation Principles in Unfair Dismissal Cases

Date: Mar 8, 2006

Knapton & Ors v. ECC Card Clothing Ltd: Reinforcing Compensation Principles in Unfair Dismissal Cases Introduction Knapton & Ors v. ECC Card Clothing Ltd ([2006] UKEAT 0664_05_0703) is a pivotal case...

Silman v. ICTS (UK) Ltd: Establishing Procedural Fairness under Section 98A of the Employment Rights Act 1996

Date: Mar 7, 2006

Silman v. ICTS (UK) Ltd: Establishing Procedural Fairness under Section 98A of the Employment Rights Act 1996 Introduction Silman v. ICTS (UK) Ltd ([2006] UKEAT 0630_05_0603) is a pivotal case...

PN (Lord's Resistance Army) Uganda CG [2006]: Establishing Credibility Standards in Asylum Claims

Date: Mar 7, 2006

PN (Lord's Resistance Army) Uganda CG [2006]: Establishing Credibility Standards in Asylum Claims Introduction The case of PN (Lord's Resistance Army) Uganda CG [2006] UKAIT 00022 presents a pivotal...

Clarification on Grievance Procedures under Employment Act 2002: Canary Wharf v. Edebi Sets New Precedent on Disability Discrimination Claims

Date: Mar 4, 2006

Clarification on Grievance Procedures under Employment Act 2002: Canary Wharf v. Edebi Sets New Precedent on Disability Discrimination Claims Introduction The case of Canary Wharf Management Ltd v....

Establishing Goodwill as a Separate Asset for Rollover Relief: Balloon Promotions Ltd & Ors v Revenue and Customs ([2006] UKSPC SPC00524)

Date: Mar 4, 2006

Establishing Goodwill as a Separate Asset for Rollover Relief Introduction The case of Balloon Promotions Ltd & Ors v. Revenue and Customs ([2006] UKSPC SPC00524) addresses a pivotal issue in the...

Haward v. Fawcetts: Establishing the Knowledge Required for Limitation Periods in Negligence Claims

Date: Mar 2, 2006

Haward v. Fawcetts: Establishing the Knowledge Required for Limitation Periods in Negligence Claims Introduction The case of Haward & Ors v. Fawcetts (a firm) & Ors ([2007] Lloyd's Rep PN 19)...

Defining Comparable Employment Contracts under Part-time Workers Regulations: Matthews v. Kent Fire Authorities

Date: Mar 2, 2006

Defining Comparable Employment Contracts under Part-time Workers Regulations: Matthews v. Kent Fire Authorities Introduction Matthews & Ors v. Kent and Medway Towns and Fire Authority & Ors ([2006]...

Proportionality in Immigration Removal: EY v. UK Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (2006)

Date: Mar 1, 2006

Proportionality in Immigration Removal: EY v. UK Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (2006) Introduction The case of EY (Asylum Determinations, Date of Service) revolves around the appeal of an Iraqi...

Interpretation of "On a Regular Basis" under Immigration Rule 159A(ii): Insights from NG v. Bulgaria [2006] UKAIT 20

Date: Mar 1, 2006

Interpretation of "On a Regular Basis" under Immigration Rule 159A(ii): Insights from NG v. Bulgaria [2006] UKAIT 20 Introduction The case of NG (on a regular basis, para 159A(ii)) Bulgaria ([2006]...

Jurisdictional Constraints on Norwich Pharmacal Relief in Foreign Sovereign Contexts

Date: Feb 28, 2006

Jurisdictional Constraints on Norwich Pharmacal Relief in Foreign Sovereign Contexts Introduction The case of The President of the State of Equatorial Guinea & Anor v. Bank of Scotland International...

Clarificatory Interventions by Immigration Adjudicators: Best Practices Established in SA [2006] UKAIT 00017

Date: Feb 28, 2006

Clarificatory Interventions by Immigration Adjudicators: Best Practices Established in SA [2006] UKAIT 00017 Introduction The case of SA [2006] UKAIT 00017 presents a significant examination of the...

Expanding the Scope of Tribunal Case Management: Hart v. English Heritage [2006]

Date: Feb 24, 2006

Expanding the Scope of Tribunal Case Management: Hart v. English Heritage [2006] Introduction The case of Hart v. English Heritage ([2006] UKEAT 0055_06_2302) presents a pivotal examination of the...

Reconsideration Procedures in Immigration Appeals: Application of Wani in JA (Ecuador) Case

Date: Feb 23, 2006

Reconsideration Procedures in Immigration Appeals: Application of Wani in JA (Ecuador) Case Introduction The case of JA (Practice on reconsideration: Wani applied) Ecuador ([2006] UKAIT 13) before...

Enforceability of COT3 Conciliation Agreements in Equal Pay Claims: Clarke v Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council

Date: Feb 23, 2006

Enforceability of COT3 Conciliation Agreements in Equal Pay Claims: Clarke v Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Introduction The case of Clarke & Ors v. Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council & Anor...

Enhancing the Scope of Grievance Procedures in Employment Discrimination Claims: Insights from Spillett & Anor v. Bupa Care Homes Ltd & Anor

Date: Feb 23, 2006

Enhancing the Scope of Grievance Procedures in Employment Discrimination Claims: Insights from Spillett & Anor v. Bupa Care Homes Ltd & Anor Introduction The landmark case of Spillett & Anor v. Bupa...

Distinguishing Asylum and Article 3 Claims: Insights from PS v Ukraine [2006] UKAIT 16

Date: Feb 23, 2006

Distinguishing Asylum and Article 3 Claims: Insights from PS v Ukraine [2006] UKAIT 16 Introduction The case of PS v Ukraine [2006] UKAIT 16 deliberated on the intertwining of asylum claims with...

Butlins Skyline Ltd & Anor v. Beynon: Reinforcing the Primacy of Substantive Justice Over Procedural Technicalities in Employment Tribunals

Date: Feb 21, 2006

Butlins Skyline Ltd & Anor v. Beynon: Reinforcing the Primacy of Substantive Justice Over Procedural Technicalities in Employment Tribunals Introduction The case of Butlins Skyline Ltd & Anor v....

Defining 'Occupation for a Public Purpose' in Licensing Special Removal: A Comprehensive Analysis of Bushell v Newcastle ([2006] UKHL 07)

Date: Feb 16, 2006

Defining 'Occupation for a Public Purpose' in Licensing Special Removal: A Comprehensive Analysis of Bushell v Newcastle ([2006] UKHL 07) Introduction The case of Bushell & Ors v. Newcastle upon Tyne...