United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Establishing Precedent for Collusive Tendering: Apex Asphalt and Paving Co Ltd v. Office Of Fair Trading

Date: Feb 25, 2005

Establishing Precedent for Collusive Tendering: Apex Asphalt and Paving Co Ltd v. Office Of Fair Trading Introduction The case of Apex Asphalt and Paving Co Ltd v. Office Of Fair Trading ([2005] CAT...

IK v. United Kingdom: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Assessing Suicidal Risk in Asylum Removal Cases

Date: Feb 23, 2005

IK v. United Kingdom: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Assessing Suicidal Risk in Asylum Removal Cases Introduction The case IK (Suicide, mental stability: legal requirements) Turkey ([2005] UKIAT...

Inclusive Interpretation of Eritrean Nationality Law in Asylum Determinations

Date: Feb 19, 2005

Inclusive Interpretation of Eritrean Nationality Law in Asylum Determinations Introduction The case FA (Eritrea, nationality ) Eritrea CG ([2005] UKAIT 00047) adjudicated by the United Kingdom Asylum...

MyTravel Group Plc v. Customs and Excise: Establishing Clear Timing for VAT Election under TOMS

Date: Feb 18, 2005

MyTravel Group Plc v. Customs and Excise: Establishing Clear Timing for VAT Election under TOMS 1. Introduction The case of MyTravel Group Plc v. Customs and Excise ([2005] UKVAT V18940) addresses...

Greenfield v Secretary of State: Damages for Article 6 Violations in Prison Discipline Adjudications

Date: Feb 17, 2005

Greenfield v Secretary of State: Damages for Article 6 Violations in Prison Discipline Adjudications Introduction The case of Greenfield v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2005] UKHL 14)...

Straight Bills of Lading Confirmed as 'Documents of Title' under the Hague-Visby Rules in JI MacWilliam Company Inc v. Mediterranean Shipping Company SA

Date: Feb 17, 2005

Straight Bills of Lading Confirmed as 'Documents of Title' under the Hague-Visby Rules in JI MacWilliam Company Inc v. Mediterranean Shipping Company SA Introduction The case JI MacWilliam Company...

Khudados v. Leggate & Ors: Reinforcing the Strict Protocol for Amending Notices of Appeal in the Employment Appeal Tribunal

Date: Feb 17, 2005

Khudados v. Leggate & Ors: Reinforcing the Strict Protocol for Amending Notices of Appeal in the Employment Appeal Tribunal Introduction The case of Khudados v. Leggate & Ors ([2005] IRLR 540)...

Regina v. Smith [2005] UKHL 12: Reinforcing the Sanctity of Jury Deliberations

Date: Feb 17, 2005

Regina v. Smith [2005] UKHL 12: Reinforcing the Sanctity of Jury Deliberations Introduction Regina v. Smith ([2005] UKHL 12) is a pivotal case decided by the United Kingdom House of Lords on February...

Apparent Bias and Judicial Impartiality in Prison Disciplinary Proceedings: Al-Hasan v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2005] UKHL 13

Date: Feb 17, 2005

Apparent Bias and Judicial Impartiality in Prison Disciplinary Proceedings: Al-Hasan v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2005] UKHL 13 Introduction The case of Al-Hasan, R (on the...

Establishing the Burden of Proof in Domain Name Abusive Registration Cases: Viking Office Products Inc v Sparey

Date: Feb 16, 2005

Establishing the Burden of Proof in Domain Name Abusive Registration Cases: Viking Office Products Inc v. Sparey Introduction The case of Viking Office Products Inc v. Wenda Sparey ([2005] DRS 02201)...

Safeguarding Convictions: Evaluating Fresh Evidence in Dial & Anor v. The State (UKPC 2005)

Date: Feb 15, 2005

Safeguarding Convictions: Evaluating Fresh Evidence in Dial & Anor v. The State (UKPC 2005) Introduction Dial & Anor v. The State ([2005] UKPC 4) is a significant case adjudicated by the Privy...

Permitting Video Conferencing Evidence for Fugitives: Polanski v. Conde Nast Publications Ltd

Date: Feb 11, 2005

Permitting Video Conferencing Evidence for Fugitives: Polanski v. Conde Nast Publications Ltd ([2005] 1 WLR 637) Introduction Polanski v. Conde Nast Publications Ltd is a landmark case heard by the...

Affirming Jury Independence: Lords Overturn Judicial Directive to Convict in R v Wang

Date: Feb 11, 2005

Affirming Jury Independence: Lords Overturn Judicial Directive to Convict in R v Wang Introduction The case of R v Wang [2005] UKHL 9 represents a pivotal moment in the affirmation of jury...

Preservation of Continuous Employment Through Reinstatement: Commentary on London Probation Board v. Kirkpatrick ([2005] UKEAT 0544_04_1002)

Date: Feb 11, 2005

Preservation of Continuous Employment Through Reinstatement Introduction The case of London Probation Board v. Kirkpatrick ([2005] UKEAT 0544_04_1002) addresses critical issues surrounding the...

Impact of Section 85(4) and (5) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 on Post-Decision Evidence in Entry Clearance Appeals

Date: Feb 10, 2005

Impact of Section 85(4) and (5) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 on Post-Decision Evidence in Entry Clearance Appeals Introduction The case of STARRED DR (ECO: post-decision...

Fairness in Adjudicator Questioning: Precedent from SW (Adjudicator's questions) Somalia [2005] UKIAT 00037

Date: Feb 9, 2005

Fairness in Adjudicator Questioning: Precedent from SW (Adjudicator's questions) Somalia [2005] UKIAT 00037 Introduction The case of SW (Adjudicator's questions) Somalia ([2005] UKIAT 00037) presents...

Lucas v. Chichester Diocesan Housing Association Ltd: Clarifying Good Faith in Protected Disclosures under PIDA 1998

Date: Feb 8, 2005

Lucas v. Chichester Diocesan Housing Association Ltd: Clarifying Good Faith in Protected Disclosures under PIDA 1998 Introduction Lucas v. Chichester Diocesan Housing Association Ltd ([2005] UKEAT...

SB (Cessation and Exclusion) Haiti: Comprehensive Analysis of Cessation, Exclusion, and Human Rights in Asylum Law

Date: Feb 8, 2005

SB (Cessation and Exclusion) Haiti: Comprehensive Analysis of Cessation, Exclusion, and Human Rights in Asylum Law Introduction The case SB (Cessation and Exclusion) Haiti ([2005] UKAIT 00036) was...

Rebalancing the Burden of Proof in Race Discrimination Claims: Analysis of Dattani v West Mercia Police [2005] UKEAT 0385_04_0702

Date: Feb 8, 2005

Rebalancing the Burden of Proof in Race Discrimination Claims: Analysis of Dattani v West Mercia Police [2005] UKEAT 0385_04_0702 Introduction The case of Dattani v West Mercia Police ([2005] UKEAT...

Refining Constructive Unfair Dismissal: Insights from Doherty v. British Midland Airways Ltd [2005] UKEAT 0684_04_0802

Date: Feb 8, 2005

Refining Constructive Unfair Dismissal: Insights from Doherty v. British Midland Airways Ltd [2005] UKEAT 0684_04_0802 Introduction The case of Doherty v. British Midland Airways Ltd ([2005] UKEAT...