United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Defining Public Interest Timing in FOIA Section 30 Exemptions: Analysis of Maurizi v. Information Commissioner and CPS [2019]

Date: Sep 28, 2019

Defining Public Interest Timing in FOIA Section 30 Exemptions: Analysis of Maurizi v. Information Commissioner and CPS [2019] Introduction Maurizi v. The Information Commissioner and The Crown...

Parental Consent Insufficient to Authorize Deprivation of Liberty for 16-17 Year Olds Lacking Capacity: D (A Child) [2019] UKSC 42

Date: Sep 27, 2019

Parental Consent Insufficient to Authorize Deprivation of Liberty for 16-17 Year Olds Lacking Capacity: D (A Child) [2019] UKSC 42 Introduction The Supreme Court case D (A Child) [2019] UKSC 42...

Limits on Prerogative Powers: The Miller v. Prime Minister Judgment

Date: Sep 25, 2019

Limits on Prerogative Powers: The Miller v. Prime Minister Judgment Introduction The landmark case of Miller, R (on the application of) v. The Prime Minister ([2019] UKSC 41) addressed the legality...

Ensuring Fairness in Asylum Proceedings: Precedents Established in TS (Interpreters) Eritrea [2019] UKUT 352 (IAC)

Date: Sep 5, 2019

Ensuring Fairness in Asylum Proceedings: Precedents Established in TS (Interpreters) Eritrea [2019] UKUT 352 (IAC) Introduction TS (Interpreters) Eritrea [2019] UKUT 352 (IAC) is a pivotal Upper...

Guidelines for Tribunal Assessments of Competent Authority Decisions on Trafficking in Protection and Human Rights Appeals

Date: Sep 4, 2019

Guidelines for Tribunal Assessments of Competent Authority Decisions on Trafficking in Protection and Human Rights Appeals Introduction The case of DC (Trafficking, Protection/Human Rights appeals:...

Upper Tribunal Rules Section 20C Orders Must Require Explicit Consent or Authority from Specified Tenants

Date: Aug 15, 2019

Upper Tribunal Rules Section 20C Orders Must Require Explicit Consent or Authority from Specified Tenants Introduction Plantation Wharf Management Ltd v. Fairman & Ors (LANDLORD AND TENANT - service...

Clarifying the Criteria for Protected Whistleblowing Disclosures under ERA 1996: Mr D Cox v Adecco Group UK and Ireland

Date: Aug 14, 2019

Clarifying the Criteria for Protected Whistleblowing Disclosures under ERA 1996: Mr D Cox v Adecco Group UK and Ireland Introduction The case of Mr D Cox v. Adecco Group UK and Ireland and others...

Clarifying the Burden of Proof in EEA Regulation Appeals: The Isufaj Case

Date: Aug 13, 2019

Clarifying the Burden of Proof in EEA Regulation Appeals: The Isufaj Case Introduction The case of Amarildo Isufaj ([2019] UKUT 283 (IAC)) presents a pivotal examination of the application of burden...

Vesco v Information Commissioner: Establishing the Threshold for Manifestly Unreasonable Requests under the Environmental Information Regulations

Date: Aug 2, 2019

Vesco v Information Commissioner: Establishing the Threshold for Manifestly Unreasonable Requests under the Environmental Information Regulations Introduction The case of Vesco v (1) Information...

Clarifying Genuine Exercise of Treaty Rights: ZA v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] UKUT 281

Date: Aug 1, 2019

Clarifying Genuine Exercise of Treaty Rights: ZA v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] UKUT 281 Introduction The case of ZA v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2019] UKUT 281...

Expanding the Principle of Open Justice: Cape Intermediate Holdings Ltd v Dring

Date: Jul 30, 2019

Expanding the Principle of Open Justice: Cape Intermediate Holdings Ltd v Dring Introduction Cape Intermediate Holdings Ltd v. Dring (Asbestos Victims Support Groups Forum UK) ([2019] UKSC 38)...

Input VAT Deductibility in Fundraising Transactions: Revenue and Customs v. Frank A Smart & Son Ltd

Date: Jul 30, 2019

Input VAT Deductibility in Fundraising Transactions: Revenue and Customs v. Frank A Smart & Son Ltd Introduction Revenue and Customs v. Frank A Smart & Son Ltd (Scotland) ([2019] UKSC 39) presents a...

Exclusive Jurisdiction under Article 24(2) of the Brussels I Recast Regulation: Insights from Akcil & Ors v. Koza Ltd & Anor [2019] UKSC 40

Date: Jul 30, 2019

Exclusive Jurisdiction under Article 24(2) of the Brussels I Recast Regulation: Insights from Akcil & Ors v. Koza Ltd & Anor [2019] UKSC 40 Introduction The case of Akcil & Ors v. Koza Ltd & Anor...

Establishing the Boundaries of Voidable Preferences: Comprehensive Analysis of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ) v Conway & Anor

Date: Jul 30, 2019

Establishing the Boundaries of Voidable Preferences: Comprehensive Analysis of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ) v Conway & Anor Introduction The legal landscape surrounding insolvency and...

Establishing the Boundaries of HMRC's Discretion and Discovery Assessments under s29 TMA 1970: Insights from Hoey v. Revenue & Customs [2019] UKFTT 489 (TC)

Date: Jul 30, 2019

Establishing the Boundaries of HMRC's Discretion and Discovery Assessments under s29 TMA 1970: Insights from Hoey v. Revenue & Customs [2019] UKFTT 489 (TC) Introduction The case of Hoey v. Revenue &...

Upper Tribunal Establishes Key Tax Principles on LLPs Operating with a View to Profit in Film and Game Production

Date: Jul 27, 2019

Upper Tribunal Establishes Key Tax Principles on LLPs Operating with a View to Profit in Film and Game Production Introduction The case of Ingenious Games LLP and Others versus Revenue and Customs...

Sussex Independent Financial Advisers Ltd v. The Financial Conduct Authority: Upholding Threshold Conditions for Regulatory Compliance

Date: Jul 26, 2019

Sussex Independent Financial Advisers Ltd v. The Financial Conduct Authority: Upholding Threshold Conditions for Regulatory Compliance Introduction The case of Sussex Independent Financial Advisers...

X v. Kuoni Travel Ltd ([2019] UKSC 37) - Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Jul 25, 2019

X v. Kuoni Travel Ltd ([2019] UKSC 37): Defining Supplier Liability in Package Holidays Introduction The case of X v. Kuoni Travel Ltd ([2019] UKSC 37) marks a significant moment in the realm of...

Judicial Oversight in Food Safety Regulations: The Precedence Set by Association of Independent Meat Suppliers & Anor v. Food Standards Agency

Date: Jul 25, 2019

Judicial Oversight in Food Safety Regulations: The Precedence Set by Association of Independent Meat Suppliers & Anor v. Food Standards Agency Introduction The case of Association of Independent Meat...

Establishing the Prerequisite of Permanent Residence for Enhanced Protection Under Article 28(3)(a)

Date: Jul 25, 2019

Establishing the Prerequisite of Permanent Residence for Enhanced Protection Under Article 28(3)(a) Introduction Secretary of State for the Home Department v. Franco Vomero (Italy) ([2019] UKSC 35)...