United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Regina v. Mushtaq: Clarifying Jury Directions on Potentially Oppressive Confessions

Date: Apr 22, 2005

Regina v. Mushtaq: Clarifying Jury Directions on Potentially Oppressive Confessions Introduction Regina v. Mushtaq ([2005] 1 WLR 1513) is a landmark decision by the United Kingdom House of Lords that...

Strict Interpretation of Maintenance Requirements in Immigration Rule 297(v): AA (3rd Party Maintenance R297 (v)) Bangladesh Rev 1 Judgment Analysis

Date: Apr 22, 2005

Strict Interpretation of Maintenance Requirements in Immigration Rule 297(v): AA (3rd Party Maintenance R297 (v)) Bangladesh Rev 1 Judgment Analysis Introduction The case of AA (3rd Party Maintenance...

Brooks v. Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis & Ors: Reinforcing the Hill Principle on Police Duty of Care

Date: Apr 22, 2005

Brooks v. Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis & Ors: Reinforcing the Hill Principle on Police Duty of Care Introduction Brooks v. Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis & Ors ([2005] 1 WLR...

AA (Algeria) [2005] UKAIT 00084: Legal Standards for Self-Harm Risk Assessment in Asylum Tribunal Decisions

Date: Apr 21, 2005

AA (Algeria) [2005] UKAIT 00084: Legal Standards for Self-Harm Risk Assessment in Asylum Tribunal Decisions Introduction The case of AA (Algeria, Mental Health), adjudicated by the United Kingdom...

Interpretation of EEA Regulation 10 in Granting Family Permits: PB and Others (Goa) Case Analysis

Date: Apr 21, 2005

Interpretation of EEA Regulation 10 in Granting Family Permits: PB and Others (Goa) Case Analysis Introduction The case of PB and Others (Goa: EEA discretionary permit; interpretation) India ([2005]...

Moroak v Cromie [2005] IRLR 353: Establishing Equitable Review for Late Responses in Employment Tribunals

Date: Apr 20, 2005

Moroak v Cromie [2005] IRLR 353: Establishing Equitable Review for Late Responses in Employment Tribunals Introduction Moroak (t/a Blake Envelopes) v. Cromie is a significant case adjudicated by the...

Post-Decision Evidence in Immigration Appeals: Insights from LS (Post-Decision Evidence; Direction; Appealability) Gambia [2006] INLR 61

Date: Apr 20, 2005

Post-Decision Evidence in Immigration Appeals: Insights from LS (Post-Decision Evidence; Direction; Appealability) Gambia [2006] INLR 61 1. Introduction The case of LS (Post-Decision Evidence;...

Non-Economic Loss Not Recoverable in Equal Pay Claims under the Equal Pay Act 1970: Analysis of Newcastle Upon Tyne v. Allan & Ors

Date: Apr 15, 2005

Non-Economic Loss Not Recoverable in Equal Pay Claims under the Equal Pay Act 1970: Analysis of Newcastle Upon Tyne v. Allan & Ors Introduction The case of Newcastle Upon Tyne v. Allan & Ors ([2005]...

Clarifying Juror Directions in Motor Manslaughter: Insights from Brown v. The Queen (Jamaica) [2005]

Date: Apr 14, 2005

Clarifying Juror Directions in Motor Manslaughter: Insights from Brown v. The Queen (Jamaica) [2005] Introduction Brown v. The Queen (Jamaica) [2005] 2 WLR 1558 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Kohanzad & Anor v. Customs and Excise: Preclusion of VAT Interest Claims Under Repayment Supplements

Date: Apr 13, 2005

Kohanzad & Anor v. Customs and Excise: Preclusion of VAT Interest Claims Under Repayment Supplements Introduction Kohanzad & Anor v. Customs and Excise ([2005] UKVAT V19013) is a pivotal case...

Suicide Risk and Family Impact in Asylum Claims: Commentary on JS v. Sri Lanka [2005] UKIAT 00083

Date: Apr 12, 2005

Suicide Risk and Family Impact in Asylum Claims: Commentary on JS v. Sri Lanka [2005] UKIAT 00083 Introduction The case of JS v. Sri Lanka ([2005] UKIAT 00083) presents a nuanced examination of...

Enhancing Procedural Fairness in Competition Appeals and Cost Allocation: Pernod-Ricard v OFT [2005] CAT 9

Date: Apr 9, 2005

Enhancing Procedural Fairness in Competition Appeals and Cost Allocation: Pernod-Ricard v OFT [2005] CAT 9 Introduction The case of Pernod-Ricard SA & Campbell Distillers Ltd v. Fair Trading Office...

Unichem Ltd v. Fair Trading Office & Anor ([2005] CAT 8): A New Precedent on Procedural Fairness and Evidentiary Standards in Merger Reviews

Date: Apr 2, 2005

Unichem Ltd v. Fair Trading Office & Anor ([2005] CAT 8): A New Precedent on Procedural Fairness and Evidentiary Standards in Merger Reviews Introduction The case of Unichem Ltd v. Fair Trading...

JB (AIDS and Articles 3 and 8) Ghana: Clarifying the Application of Article 3 in Asylum Cases

Date: Apr 1, 2005

JB (AIDS and Articles 3 and 8) Ghana: Clarifying the Application of Article 3 in Asylum Cases Introduction The case of JB (AIDS and Articles 3 and 8) Ghana ([2005] UKIAT 00077) presents a pivotal...

Risk Assessment Framework for Lone Female Ashraf Clan Members Returning to Somalia

Date: Apr 1, 2005

Risk Assessment Framework for Lone Female Ashraf Clan Members Returning to Somalia Introduction The case of NM and Others (Lone Women, Ashraf) Somalia CG ([2005] UKAIT 00076) serves as a pivotal...

MK v. Secretary of State: Establishing High Thresholds for Human Rights in Deportation Cases Involving Mental Illness

Date: Apr 1, 2005

MK v. Secretary of State: Establishing High Thresholds for Human Rights in Deportation Cases Involving Mental Illness Introduction The case of MK (Mental Illness, Articles 3 and 8) Pakistan ([2005]...

Cross v. British Airways Plc: Establishing the Normal Retiring Age Principle

Date: Mar 24, 2005

Cross v. British Airways Plc: Establishing the Normal Retiring Age Principle Introduction The case of Cross & Ors v. British Airways Plc ([2005] IRLR 423) represents a pivotal moment in UK employment...

High Threshold for Article 3 and 8 Protections in Asylum Removal: RG (Suicide, Risk, Razgar Considered) Sri Lanka [2005] UKAIT 00072

Date: Mar 24, 2005

High Threshold for Article 3 and 8 Protections in Asylum Removal: RG (Suicide, Risk, Razgar Considered) Sri Lanka [2005] UKAIT 00072 Introduction The case of RG (Suicide, Risk, Razgar Considered) Sri...

Apparent Bias and Procedural Fairness in Judicial Removal: The Privy Council's Ruling in Meerabux v. Attorney General of Belize

Date: Mar 24, 2005

Apparent Bias and Procedural Fairness in Judicial Removal: The Privy Council's Ruling in Meerabux v. Attorney General of Belize Introduction The case of Meerabux v. The Attorney General of Belize...

Teeluck & Anor v. The State: Obligations of Defense Counsel in Ensuring Good Character Directions

Date: Mar 24, 2005

Teeluck & Anor v. The State: Obligations of Defense Counsel in Ensuring Good Character Directions Introduction The case of Teeluck & Anor v. The State (Trinidad and Tobago) ([2005] UKPC 14) presents...