United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Employment Appeal Tribunal Rules Joint and Several Liability in Sex Discrimination Cases

Date: Jun 4, 2005

Employment Appeal Tribunal Rules Joint and Several Liability in Sex Discrimination Cases Introduction The case of Way & Anor v. Crouch ([2005] IRLR 603) before the United Kingdom Employment Appeal...

Enhanced Employer Obligations in Redundancy Procedures: Fisher v. Hoopoe Finance Ltd [2005]

Date: Jun 3, 2005

Enhanced Employer Obligations in Redundancy Procedures: Fisher v. Hoopoe Finance Ltd [2005] Introduction Fisher v. Hoopoe Finance Ltd ([2005] UKEAT 0043_05_0206) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

EA v Ghana [2005] UKIAT 00108: Material Error of Law in Family Visitor Visa Decisions

Date: Jun 2, 2005

EA v Ghana [2005] UKIAT 00108: Material Error of Law in Family Visitor Visa Decisions Introduction The case of EA v Ghana [2005] UKIAT 00108 revolves around the appellant's unsuccessful attempt to...

Umbro Holdings Ltd v. Office of Fair Trading: Establishing the Tribunal's Discretion and Holistic Approach in Competition Law Penalty Assessments

Date: May 28, 2005

Umbro Holdings Ltd v. Office of Fair Trading: Establishing the Tribunal's Discretion and Holistic Approach in Competition Law Penalty Assessments Introduction The case of Umbro Holdings Ltd v. Office...

Costs Allocation in Regulatory Appeals: Insights from British Telecommunications Plc v. Office Of Communications ([2005] CAT 20)

Date: May 28, 2005

Costs Allocation in Regulatory Appeals: Insights from British Telecommunications Plc v. Office Of Communications ([2005] CAT 20) Introduction The case of British Telecommunications Plc (BT) v. Office...

Establishing the Application of Interest on Penalties in Anti-Competitive Tendering: Apex Asphalt and Paving Co Ltd v. Office Of Fair Trading

Date: May 28, 2005

Establishing the Application of Interest on Penalties in Anti-Competitive Tendering: Apex Asphalt and Paving Co Ltd v. Office Of Fair Trading Introduction The case of Apex Asphalt And Paving Co Ltd...

Establishing Dual Criteria Under Article 3 ECHR for Expulsion: The Bagdanavicius Case

Date: May 27, 2005

Establishing Dual Criteria Under Article 3 ECHR for Expulsion: The Bagdanavicius Case Introduction The case of Bagdanavicius & Anor v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2005] UKHL 38...

Carson v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Redefining Discrimination on Residence under Article 14 ECHR

Date: May 27, 2005

Carson v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Redefining Discrimination on Residence under Article 14 ECHR Introduction Carson, R (on the application of) v. Secretary of State for Work and...

Persecution Risks for Draft Evaders Returning to Eritrea: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Date: May 25, 2005

Persecution Risks for Draft Evaders Returning to Eritrea: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction The case of IN (Draft evaders, evidence of risk) Eritrea CG ([2005] UKIAT 00106) adjudicated by...

Disability as a Central Reason in Unfair Dismissal: Insights from OCS Group Ltd v. Taylor

Date: May 24, 2005

Disability as a Central Reason in Unfair Dismissal: Insights from OCS Group Ltd v. Taylor Introduction The case of OCS Group Ltd v. Taylor ([2005] UKEAT 0803_04_2305) serves as a landmark judgment in...

Kerry Foods Ltd v. Lynch: Redefining Constructive Dismissal and Substantial Reason for Termination

Date: May 21, 2005

Kerry Foods Ltd v. Lynch: Redefining Constructive Dismissal and Substantial Reason for Termination Introduction Kerry Foods Ltd v. Lynch ([2005] UKEAT 0032_05_2005) is a landmark decision by the...

Enhancing Juror Confidentiality: The House of Lords in Attorney General v. Scotcher

Date: May 20, 2005

Enhancing Juror Confidentiality: The House of Lords in Attorney General v. Scotcher Introduction Attorney General v. Scotcher ([2005] 1 WLR 1867) is a landmark judgment delivered by the United...

Comprehensive Commentary on R v. Z ([2005] 3 All ER 95): Proscription of Splinter Groups under the Terrorism Act 2000

Date: May 20, 2005

Comprehensive Commentary on R v. Z ([2005] 3 All ER 95): Proscription of Splinter Groups under the Terrorism Act 2000 Introduction The case of R v. Z ([2005] 3 All ER 95) presents a pivotal moment in...

Deportation and Family Life: CM (Deportation; Article 8) Jamaica [2005]

Date: May 19, 2005

Deportation and Family Life: CM (Deportation; Article 8) Jamaica [2005] Introduction The case of CM (Deportation; Article 8) Jamaica ([2005] UKAIT 00103) adjudicated by the United Kingdom Asylum and...

Establishing Liability for Excise Duty on Irregular Departures: Greenalls Management Ltd v Customs and Excise [2005] UKHL 34

Date: May 13, 2005

Establishing Liability for Excise Duty on Irregular Departures: Greenalls Management Ltd v Customs and Excise [2005] UKHL 34 Introduction The case of Greenalls Management Ltd v. Customs and Excise...

Establishing Legal Fatherhood in Assisted Reproduction: Insights from Re D (A Child) [2005] 2 AC 621

Date: May 13, 2005

Establishing Legal Fatherhood in Assisted Reproduction: Insights from Re D (A Child) [2005] 2 AC 621 Introduction The landmark case of Re D (a child) [2005] 2 AC 621 addressed critical issues...

Establishing Precedents on Political Persecution and Internal Relocation: UKAIT Decision on Zimbabwe CG [2005]

Date: May 12, 2005

Establishing Precedents on Political Persecution and Internal Relocation: UKAIT Decision on Zimbabwe CG [2005] Introduction The case titled SM, TM, MH (MDC - Internal flight - Risk categories)...

Holland v. Her Majesty's Advocate (2005): Strengthening Fair Trial Protections in Witness Identification and Prosecutorial Disclosure

Date: May 12, 2005

Holland v. Her Majesty's Advocate (2005): Strengthening Fair Trial Protections in Witness Identification and Prosecutorial Disclosure Introduction Holland v. Her Majesty's Advocate (Devolution)...

Enhanced Disclosure Obligations Under Article 6(1) in Sinclair v. HM Advocate: A New Precedent

Date: May 12, 2005

Enhanced Disclosure Obligations Under Article 6(1) in Sinclair v. Her Majesty's Advocate: A New Precedent Introduction Sinclair v. Her Majesty's Advocate (Devolution) ([2005] HRLR 26) is a landmark...

Rigorous Standards in Assessing Risk of Inhuman Treatment: Insights from LJ (China – Prison Conditions) China ([2005] UKAIT 00099)

Date: May 11, 2005

Rigorous Standards in Assessing Risk of Inhuman Treatment: Insights from LJ (China – Prison Conditions) China ([2005] UKAIT 00099) Introduction The case of LJ (China – Prison Conditions) China...