United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Miles v. Gilbank: Establishing Joint and Several Liability in Pregnancy Discrimination

Date: Sep 15, 2005

Miles v. Gilbank: Establishing Joint and Several Liability in Pregnancy Discrimination Introduction Miles v. Gilbank ([2006] ICR 12) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United Kingdom Employment...

VAT Exemption for Closed-Ended Investment Funds: Analysis of JP Morgan Fleming Claverhouse Investment Trust Plc & Anor v Revenue & Customs [2011] UKFTT 68 (TC)

Date: Sep 11, 2005

VAT Exemption for Closed-Ended Investment Funds: Analysis of JP Morgan Fleming Claverhouse Investment Trust Plc & Anor v Revenue & Customs [2011] UKFTT 68 (TC) Introduction The case of JP Morgan...

Tribunal Cost Allocation in Section 120 Applications: Insights from Unichem Ltd v Office of Fair Trading [2005] CAT 31

Date: Sep 9, 2005

Tribunal Cost Allocation in Section 120 Applications: Insights from Unichem Ltd v Office of Fair Trading [2005] CAT 31 Introduction The case of Unichem Ltd v Office of Fair Trading & Anor ([2005] CAT...

Recognition of Individualized Asylum Claims Despite General Country Improvement: AM v. Burundi

Date: Sep 3, 2005

Recognition of Individualized Asylum Claims Despite General Country Improvement: AM v. Burundi Introduction The case of AM (Risks in Bujumbura area) v. Burundi [2005] UKAIT 00123, adjudicated by the...

Refining Cost Analysis and Exclusivity Standards in Abuse of Dominance: The Claymore Dairies Ltd Case

Date: Sep 3, 2005

Refining Cost Analysis and Exclusivity Standards in Abuse of Dominance: The Claymore Dairies Ltd Case Introduction The case of Claymore Dairies Ltd & Ors v. Office of Fair Trading & Ors ([2005] CAT...

Leicestershire County Council v. Unison [2005]: Reinforcing the Duty to Consult on Mass Dismissals

Date: Sep 3, 2005

Leicestershire County Council v. Unison [2005]: Reinforcing the Duty to Consult on Mass Dismissals Introduction The case of Leicestershire County Council v. Unison ([2005] UKEAT 0066_05_0209)...

Clarifying Disability Definitions: Prognosis and Multiple Impairments in Ginn v. Tesco Stores Ltd

Date: Aug 27, 2005

Clarifying Disability Definitions: Prognosis and Multiple Impairments in Ginn v. Tesco Stores Ltd [2005] UKEAT 0197_05_2608 Introduction The case of Ginn v. Tesco Stores Ltd ([2005] UKEAT...

Interpretation of DP3/96 in Asylum and Immigration Tribunals: Establishing the Scope of 'Commencement of Enforcement Action'

Date: Aug 20, 2005

Interpretation of DP3/96 in Asylum and Immigration Tribunals: Establishing the Scope of 'Commencement of Enforcement Action' Introduction The case of MA (DP3/96, interpretation) Algeria ([2005] UKAIT...

Establishing Employment: Reinforcing Mutuality of Obligation in Employment Relationships – Wilson v Circular Distributors Ltd

Date: Aug 12, 2005

Establishing Employment: Reinforcing Mutuality of Obligation in Employment Relationships – Wilson v Circular Distributors Ltd Introduction Wilson v Circular Distributors Ltd ([2006] IRLR 38) is a...

Smiths Detection-Watford Ltd v. Berriman: Redefining Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act

Date: Aug 10, 2005

Smiths Detection-Watford Ltd v. Berriman: Redefining Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act Introduction The case of Smiths Detection-Watford Ltd v. Berriman ([2005] UKEAT...

Public Interest as a Flexible Principle under Article 8: GS v Serbia and Montenegro

Date: Aug 10, 2005

Public Interest as a Flexible Principle under Article 8: GS v Serbia and Montenegro Introduction The case of GS (Article 8, public interest not a fixity) Serbia and Montenegro ([2005] UKIAT 00121)...

Falun Gong and Asylum Law: Imputed Political Opinion as a Convention Reason

Date: Aug 10, 2005

Falun Gong and Asylum Law: Imputed Political Opinion as a Convention Reason Introduction The case of LL (Falun Gong, Convention Reason, Risk) China CG ([2005] UKAIT 122) represents a pivotal moment...

Greenhof v. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council: Establishing the Implicit Duty of Trust and Confidence in Disability Discrimination Cases

Date: Aug 6, 2005

Greenhof v. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council: Establishing the Implicit Duty of Trust and Confidence in Disability Discrimination Cases Introduction Greenhof v. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough...

Recognition of Protection for Homosexual Minors from Iran: Analysis of HS [2005] UKAIT 00120

Date: Aug 5, 2005

Recognition of Protection for Homosexual Minors from Iran: Analysis of HS [2005] UKAIT 00120 Introduction The case of HS (Homosexuals: Minors, Risk on Return) Iran [2005] UKAIT 00120 was adjudicated...

Enhanced Requirements for Good Character Directions in Corruption Cases: Analysis of Singh v. The State (2005)

Date: Aug 4, 2005

Enhanced Requirements for Good Character Directions in Corruption Cases: Analysis of Singh v. The State (2005) Introduction Singh v. The State (Trinidad and Tobago) ([2005] UKPC 35) is a pivotal case...

Collective Negotiation of Media Rights in Horse Racing: Racecourse Association v. Office of Fair Trading

Date: Aug 3, 2005

Collective Negotiation of Media Rights in Horse Racing: Racecourse Association v. Office of Fair Trading Introduction Racecourse Association & Ors v. Office of Fair Trading ([2005] CAT 29) is a...

Sodexho Ltd v Gibbons: Establishing Reviewability of Strike-Out Orders under Rule 20(4) and Expanding 'Administrative Error' Grounds

Date: Jul 30, 2005

Sodexho Ltd v Gibbons: Establishing Reviewability of Strike-Out Orders under Rule 20(4) and Expanding 'Administrative Error' Grounds Introduction The case of Sodexho Ltd v. Gibbons ([2005] IRLR 836)...

Interpreting Lawful Presence: The Szoma Case and Its Implications

Date: Jul 29, 2005

Interpreting Lawful Presence: The Szoma Case and Its Implications Introduction Szoma v. Secretary of State for the Department of Work and Pensions ([2005] 3 WLR 955) is a landmark judgment delivered...

Continuing Review Mandate for Juvenile HMP Detainees: Smith v. Secretary of State [2005]

Date: Jul 29, 2005

Continuing Review Mandate for Juvenile HMP Detainees: Smith v. Secretary of State [2005] Introduction The case Smith, R (on the application of) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2005] 3...

Clarifying VAT Classification and Community Law Rights: Insights from Marks and Spencer Plc v. Customs and Excise

Date: Jul 29, 2005

Clarifying VAT Classification and Community Law Rights: Insights from Marks and Spencer Plc v. Customs and Excise Introduction The case of Marks and Spencer Plc v. Customs and Excise ([2005] BVC 503)...