United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Recognition of Women in Somalia as a Particular Social Group for Asylum Purposes

Date: Jan 27, 2005

Recognition of Women in Somalia as a Particular Social Group for Asylum Purposes Introduction The case of HM (Somali Women, Particular Social Group) Somalia ([2005] UKIAT 40) adjudicated by the...

AT (Return to Eritrea, Article 3) Eritrea: Establishing Limits on Human Rights Claims in Asylum Cases

Date: Jan 26, 2005

AT (Return to Eritrea, Article 3) Eritrea: Establishing Limits on Human Rights Claims in Asylum Cases Introduction The case of AT (Return to Eritrea, Article 3) Eritrea ([2005] UKIAT 00043)...

Admissibility of Fresh Evidence in Asylum Appeals Under the NIAA 2002: AG (Turkey) Case

Date: Jan 25, 2005

Admissibility of Fresh Evidence in Asylum Appeals Under the NIAA 2002: AG (Turkey) Case Introduction The case of AG (Turkey, CA, fresh evidence) ([2005] UKIAT 14) adjudicated by the United Kingdom...

Presumptions of Marriage and Legitimacy in Immigration Law: FI v Bangladesh [2005] UKIAT 16

Date: Jan 25, 2005

Presumptions of Marriage and Legitimacy in Immigration Law: FI v Bangladesh [2005] UKIAT 16 Introduction The case FI and others v Bangladesh ([2005] UKIAT 16) addresses critical issues concerning the...

Civil Service Pensioners Alliance v. Customs and Excise: Defining VAT Exemption Boundaries for Non-Trade Union Organizations

Date: Jan 22, 2005

Civil Service Pensioners Alliance v. Customs and Excise: Defining VAT Exemption Boundaries for Non-Trade Union Organizations Introduction The case of Civil Service Pensioners Alliance v. Customs and...

Morgans v. Alpha Plus Security Ltd: Deduction of Incapacity Benefit in Unfair Dismissal Compensation

Date: Jan 18, 2005

Morgans v. Alpha Plus Security Ltd: Deduction of Incapacity Benefit in Unfair Dismissal Compensation Introduction Case: Morgans v. Alpha Plus Security Ltd ([2005] IRLR 234) Court: United Kingdom...

Proportionality in Article 8 Immigration Cases: Comprehensive Analysis of BK (Kosovo, Subesh) Serbia and Montenegro [2005] UKIAT 00001

Date: Jan 12, 2005

Proportionality in Article 8 Immigration Cases: Comprehensive Analysis of BK (Kosovo, Subesh) Serbia and Montenegro [2005] UKIAT 00001 1. Introduction The case BK (Kosovo, Subesh) Serbia and...

Al Sabah v. Grupo Torras: Defining the Scope of Extraterritorial Bankruptcy Jurisdiction in the Cayman Islands Courts

Date: Jan 12, 2005

Al Sabah v. Grupo Torras: Defining the Scope of Extraterritorial Bankruptcy Jurisdiction in the Cayman Islands Courts Introduction The case of Al Sabah & Anor v. Grupo Torras SA & Anor (Cayman...

Interpreting Paragraph 252: A Landmark Decision on the Special Voucher Scheme

Date: Jan 12, 2005

Interpreting Paragraph 252: A Landmark Decision on the Special Voucher Scheme Introduction The case of HG and RG (India, Special Voucher Rules) ([2005] UKAIT 00002) presents a pivotal moment in the...

KM (Opposition Activities, UFIN) Iran Judgment Commentary

Date: Jan 1, 2005

KM (Opposition Activities, UFIN) Iran ([2004] UKIAT 00329(2)) - Comprehensive Commentary Introduction The case of KM (Opposition Activities, UFIN) Iran ([2004] UKIAT 00329(2)) adjudicated by the...

Affirmation of the Irreducible Minimum Case: Persistent Persecution Risk for Afghan Sikhs

Date: Jan 1, 2005

Affirmation of the Irreducible Minimum Case: Persistent Persecution Risk for Afghan Sikhs Introduction The case of AS and others (Sikh, risk on return, KK followed) Afghanistan ([2004] UKIAT 00333)...

GY (Eritrea) [2004] UKIAT 327: Rigorous Credibility Assessments in Asylum Claims and the Implications of Multiple Applications

Date: Dec 31, 2004

GY (Eritrea) [2004] UKIAT 327: Rigorous Credibility Assessments in Asylum Claims and the Implications of Multiple Applications Introduction The case of GY (Eritrea, Failed asylum seeker) Eritrea...

Recognition of "Women in Afghanistan" as a Particular Social Group: NS (Social Group, Women, Forced Marriage) Afghanistan CG ([2004] UKIAT 00328)

Date: Dec 31, 2004

Recognition of "Women in Afghanistan" as a Particular Social Group: NS (Social Group, Women, Forced Marriage) Afghanistan CG ([2004] UKIAT 00328) Introduction The case of NS (Social Group, Women,...

Asylum Granted for Risk of Forced Participation in International Crimes: AM (Sudan Draft Evader) Sudan [2004] UKIAT 00335

Date: Dec 30, 2004

Asylum Granted for Risk of Forced Participation in International Crimes: AM (Sudan Draft Evader) Sudan [2004] UKIAT 00335 Introduction The case of AM (Sudan Draft Evader) Sudan [2004] UKIAT 00335...

Effective Protection and Dual Nationality under Refugee Law: MA and Others (Eritrea) [2004] UKIAT 00324

Date: Dec 23, 2004

Effective Protection and Dual Nationality under Refugee Law: MA and Others (Eritrea) [2004] UKIAT 00324 Introduction The case of MA and Others (Eritrea) [2004] UKIAT 00324 presents a critical...

Scope of Remittals in Asylum Appeals: Insights from AB (Algeria) [2004] UKIAT 323

Date: Dec 22, 2004

Scope of Remittals in Asylum Appeals: Insights from AB (Algeria) [2004] UKIAT 323 Introduction The case of AB (Algeria) ([2004] UKIAT 323) before the United Kingdom Asylum and Immigration Tribunal...

Establishing the Reasonable Response Test in Redundancy Pool Selection: Insights from Hendy Banks City Print Ltd v Fairbrother & Ors

Date: Dec 22, 2004

Establishing the Reasonable Response Test in Redundancy Pool Selection: Insights from Hendy Banks City Print Ltd v Fairbrother & Ors Introduction The case of Hendy Banks City Print Ltd v. Fairbrother...

Discrimination and Proportionality in Anti-Terrorism Detention: A & Ors v. Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Dec 17, 2004

Discrimination and Proportionality in Anti-Terrorism Detention: A & Ors v. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2005] 2 WLR 87) Introduction The case of A & Ors v. Secretary of State for the...

Adopting the Subjective Test in Part-Time Worker Discrimination Cases: Gibson v. The Scottish Ambulance Service

Date: Dec 17, 2004

Adopting the Subjective Test in Part-Time Worker Discrimination Cases: Gibson v. The Scottish Ambulance Service Introduction Gibson v. The Scottish Ambulance Service ([2004] UKEAT 0052_04_1612) is a...

Credibility Assessment and the Limited Role of Psychiatric Reports in Asylum Claims: Insights from HE (DRC) [2005] Imm AR 119

Date: Dec 17, 2004

Credibility Assessment and the Limited Role of Psychiatric Reports in Asylum Claims: Insights from HE (DRC) [2005] Imm AR 119 Introduction The case of HE (DRC) ([2005] Imm AR 119) before the United...