United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Extended Time for Appeals in Asylum Cases: The SV (Alleging Misconduct and Suppressing Evidence) Iran Judgment

Date: Nov 18, 2005

Extended Time for Appeals in Asylum Cases: The SV (Alleging Misconduct and Suppressing Evidence) Iran Judgment Introduction The case of SV (Alleging Misconduct and Suppressing Evidence) Iran ([2005]...

Reaffirming Refugee Status for Individuals Facing Sexual Orientation Persecution: Analysis of LK (AA Applied) Zimbabwe Judgment

Date: Nov 17, 2005

Reaffirming Refugee Status for Individuals Facing Sexual Orientation Persecution: Analysis of LK (AA Applied) Zimbabwe Judgment Introduction The case of LK (AA applied) Zimbabwe ([2006] Imm AR 67)...

Effect of Section 85(4) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002: YZ and LX China Case Commentary

Date: Nov 16, 2005

Effect of Section 85(4) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002: YZ and LX China Case Commentary Introduction The case of YZ and LX (effect of section 85(4), 2002 Act) China ([2006] Imm...

Establishing the Authority of Country Guidance in Asylum Decisions: Analysis of MY (Eritrea) [2005] UKAIT 158

Date: Nov 15, 2005

Establishing the Authority of Country Guidance in Asylum Decisions: Analysis of MY (Eritrea) [2005] UKAIT 158 Introduction The case of MY (Eritrea) [2005] UKAIT 158 presents a pivotal moment in the...

Establishing Jurisdiction in Constructive Dismissal Claims: The Precedent Set by Galaxy Showers Ltd v. Wilson [2005] UKEAT 0525

Date: Nov 11, 2005

Establishing Jurisdiction in Constructive Dismissal Claims: The Precedent Set by Galaxy Showers Ltd v. Wilson [2005] UKEAT 0525 Introduction The case of Galaxy Showers Ltd v. Wilson ([2005] UKEAT...

Direct Sex Discrimination in Cross-Gender Searches: Home Office v. Saunders [2005]

Date: Nov 8, 2005

Direct Sex Discrimination in Cross-Gender Searches: Home Office v. Saunders [2005] Introduction The case of Home Office v. Saunders ([2005] UKEAT 0260_05_0711) addresses significant issues regarding...

Southampton City College v Randall: Establishing Employer's Duty in Disability Adjustments

Date: Nov 8, 2005

Southampton City College v Randall: Establishing Employer's Duty in Disability Adjustments Introduction Southampton City College v Randall ([2005] UKEAT 0372_05_0711) is a landmark case adjudicated...

BDK Members No Longer at Risk: A Comprehensive Analysis of TN and Others (BDK Members, Not at Risk) Democratic Republic of Congo ([2005] UKAIT 152)

Date: Nov 5, 2005

BDK Members No Longer at Risk: A Comprehensive Analysis of TN and Others (BDK Members, Not at Risk) Democratic Republic of Congo ([2005] UKAIT 152) Introduction The case of TN and others (BDK...

Mandatory Support Obligations under Article 3 in Asylum Cases: Adam v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007]

Date: Nov 4, 2005

Mandatory Support Obligations under Article 3 in Asylum Cases: Adam v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] Introduction The case of Adam, R (on the application of) v. Secretary of State...

Clarifying Economic Entity and TUPE Applicability in Employment Transfer Cases

Date: Nov 3, 2005

Clarifying Economic Entity and TUPE Applicability in Employment Transfer Cases Introduction The case of Balfour Beatty Power Networks Ltd & Anor v. Wilcox & Ors ([2005] UKEAT 0218_05_0211)...

Reforming the Approach to 'Loss of Time' Orders: Insights from Ali v. The State (Trinidad and Tobago)

Date: Nov 3, 2005

Reforming the Approach to 'Loss of Time' Orders: Insights from Ali v. The State (Trinidad and Tobago) ([2006] WLR 269) Introduction Ali v. The State (Trinidad and Tobago) is a landmark decision...

Establishing Equitable Fraud in Corporate Governance: Crawford v. Financial Institutions Services Ltd

Date: Nov 3, 2005

Establishing Equitable Fraud in Corporate Governance: Crawford v. Financial Institutions Services Ltd Introduction Crawford v. Financial Institutions Services Ltd (Jamaica) ([2005] UKPC 40) is a...

Appellate Deference to Trial Findings in Defamation Cases: Bekoe v. Broomes

Date: Nov 1, 2005

Appellate Deference to Trial Findings in Defamation Cases: Bekoe v. Broomes (Trinidad and Tobago) ([2005] UKPC 39) Introduction The case of Bekoe v. Broomes ([2005] UKPC 39) is a seminal decision by...

Assessment of Credibility and Psychiatric Evidence in Asylum Cases: Insights from DE (UKAIT 148/2005)

Date: Oct 22, 2005

Assessment of Credibility and Psychiatric Evidence in Asylum Cases: Insights from DE (UKAIT 148/2005) Introduction The case of DE (Turkey) [2005] UKAIT 148/2005 serves as a pivotal precedent in the...

Single Supply Principle Confirmed in VAT Jurisprudence: College of Estate Management v. Customs and Excise [2005] UKHL 62

Date: Oct 21, 2005

Single Supply Principle Confirmed in VAT Jurisprudence: College of Estate Management v. Customs and Excise [2005] UKHL 62 1. Introduction The case of College of Estate Management v. Customs and...

Nullity of Initial Asylum Decision and the Application of Devaseelan Principles: A Comprehensive Analysis of EN v. Cameroon ([2005] UKIAT 00146)

Date: Oct 21, 2005

Nullity of Initial Asylum Decision and the Application of Devaseelan Principles: A Comprehensive Analysis of EN v. Cameroon ([2005] UKIAT 00146) Introduction The case of EN v. Cameroon ([2005] UKIAT...

MH v. Secretary of State for Health: Upholding Patients' Rights under the Mental Health Act 1983

Date: Oct 21, 2005

MH v. Secretary of State for Health: Upholding Patients' Rights under the Mental Health Act 1983 Introduction The case of MH v. Secretary of State for the Department of Health & Ors ([2005] 4 All ER...

Defining Disclosure and Enablement in Patent Anticipation: Insights from Synthon BV v. Smithkline Beecham plc ([2005] UKHL 59)

Date: Oct 21, 2005

Defining Disclosure and Enablement in Patent Anticipation: Insights from Synthon BV v. Smithkline Beecham plc ([2005] UKHL 59) Introduction The case of Synthon BV v. Smithkline Beecham plc ([2005]...

Success Fees in Defamation and Breach of Confidence Cases: Implications for Freedom of Expression – Campbell v. MGN Ltd [2005] UKHL 61

Date: Oct 21, 2005

Success Fees in Defamation and Breach of Confidence Cases: Implications for Freedom of Expression – Campbell v. MGN Ltd [2005] UKHL 61 Introduction Campbell v. MGN Ltd ([2005] UKHL 61) is a landmark...

Extension of Limitation Periods under Statutory Grievance Procedures: Thorpe & Anor v. Poat & Anor

Date: Oct 19, 2005

Extension of Limitation Periods under Statutory Grievance Procedures: Thorpe & Anor v. Poat & Anor Introduction The case of Thorpe & Anor v. Poat & Anor ([2005] UKEAT 0503_05_1810), adjudicated by...