United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Tyne & Wear Autistic Society v. Smith: Establishing the Validity of Electronic Applications in Employment Tribunals

Date: Dec 17, 2004

Tyne & Wear Autistic Society v. Smith: Establishing the Validity of Electronic Applications in Employment Tribunals Introduction The case of Tyne & Wear Autistic Society v. Smith ([2005] ICR 663)...

Expansion of Vicarious Liability in Intentional Torts: Brown v Robinson & Anor (Jamaica) [2004] UKPC 56

Date: Dec 15, 2004

Expansion of Vicarious Liability in Intentional Torts: Brown v Robinson & Anor (Jamaica) [2004] UKPC 56 Introduction Brown v Robinson & Anor (Jamaica) [2004] UKPC 56 is a pivotal judicial decision...

Credit for Earnings During Notice Period in Unfair Dismissal: Voith Turbo Ltd v. Stowe

Date: Dec 14, 2004

Credit for Earnings During Notice Period in Unfair Dismissal: Voith Turbo Ltd v. Stowe Introduction The case of Voith Turbo Ltd v. Stowe ([2005] IRLR 228) adjudicated by the United Kingdom Employment...

BT v. OFCOM [2004] CAT 23: Confidentiality in Interconnection Agreements

Date: Dec 10, 2004

BT v. OFCOM [2004] CAT 23: Confidentiality in Interconnection Agreements Introduction The case of British Telecommunications Plc (BT) versus the Office of Communications (OFCOM) adjudicated by the...

Discriminatory Practices Against Roma at Prague Airport: A Landmark Judgment

Date: Dec 10, 2004

Discriminatory Practices Against Roma at Prague Airport: A Landmark Judgment Introduction In European Roma Rights Centre & Ors, R (on the application of) v. Immigration Officer at Prague Airport &...

Contextual Interpretation in Settlement Agreements: Sirius International Insurance Co v. FAI General Insurance Ltd & Ors

Date: Dec 3, 2004

Contextual Interpretation in Settlement Agreements: Sirius International Insurance Co v. FAI General Insurance Ltd & Ors Introduction The case of Sirius International Insurance Co v. FAI General...

IK Turkey CG Judgment: Defining the Scope of GBTS and Assessing Internal Relocation in Asylum Claims

Date: Dec 3, 2004

IK Turkey CG Judgment: Defining the Scope of GBTS and Assessing Internal Relocation in Asylum Claims Introduction The IK (Returnees, Records, IFA) Turkey CG ([2004] UKIAT 00312) judgment delivered by...

Precedent on Asylum Claims for Political Activists: MF (SCNC, Risk on Return) Cameroon [2004] UKIAT 00341

Date: Nov 30, 2004

Precedent on Asylum Claims for Political Activists: MF (SCNC, Risk on Return) Cameroon [2004] UKIAT 00341 Introduction The case of MF (SCNC, Risk on Return) Cameroon ([2004] UKIAT 00341) is a...

Reinforcing the Ramsay Principle: Inland Revenue v. Scottish Provident Institution

Date: Nov 26, 2004

Reinforcing the Ramsay Principle: Inland Revenue v. Scottish Provident Institution Introduction The case of Inland Revenue v. Scottish Provident Institution ([2005] WLR 3172) stands as a pivotal...

Capital Allowances and Anti-Tax Avoidance: An Analysis of Barclays Mercantile Business Finance Ltd v Mawson (2004) UKHL 51

Date: Nov 26, 2004

Capital Allowances and Anti-Tax Avoidance: An Analysis of Barclays Mercantile Business Finance Ltd v Mawson (2004) UKHL 51 Introduction The case of Barclays Mercantile Business Finance Ltd v Mawson...

Personal Administration of Drugs by NHS Doctors Exempt from VAT: House of Lords in Beynon and Partners v Customs & Excise

Date: Nov 26, 2004

Personal Administration of Drugs by NHS Doctors Exempt from VAT: House of Lords in Beynon and Partners v Customs & Excise Introduction The case of Beynon and Partners v Customs & Excise ([2004] 4 All...

R v Montila & Ors [2004] WLR 3141: Clarifying the Actus Reus in Money Laundering Offences

Date: Nov 26, 2004

R v Montila & Ors [2004] WLR 3141: Clarifying the Actus Reus in Money Laundering Offences Introduction The case of Regina v. Montila and others ([2004] WLR 3141) is a seminal judgment delivered by...

Proper Sequencing in Credibility Assessments: Insights from MT v Syria [2004] UKIAT 307

Date: Nov 26, 2004

Proper Sequencing in Credibility Assessments: Insights from MT v Syria [2004] UKIAT 307 Introduction The case of MT (Credibility assessment flawed, Virjon B applied) Syria ([2004] UKIAT 307) was...

Scottish Provident Institution v. Inland Revenue Commissioners: Reaffirmation of the Ramsay Principle in the Context of Composite Transaction Tax Avoidance Schemes

Date: Nov 26, 2004

Scottish Provident Institution v. Inland Revenue Commissioners: Reaffirmation of the Ramsay Principle in the Context of Composite Transaction Tax Avoidance Schemes Introduction The case of Scottish...

Capital Allowances in Complex Finance Leasing Schemes: House of Lords Decision in Barclays Mercantile Business Finance Ltd v HM Inspector of Taxes

Date: Nov 26, 2004

Capital Allowances in Complex Finance Leasing Schemes: House of Lords Decision in Barclays Mercantile Business Finance Ltd v HM Inspector of Taxes Introduction The case of Barclays Mercantile...

Affirmation of Carrier Liability Allocation under Hague-Visby Rules: Jindal Iron and Steel Co Ltd v Islamic Solidarity Shipping Company Jordan Inc

Date: Nov 26, 2004

Affirmation of Carrier Liability Allocation under Hague-Visby Rules Introduction The case of Jindal Iron and Steel Co Ltd & Ors v. Islamic Solidarity Shipping Company Jordan Inc ([2005] 1 WLR 1363)...

VK (Marriage of Convenience) Kenya: Defining "Marriage of Convenience" in EEA Immigration Law

Date: Nov 25, 2004

VK (Marriage of Convenience) Kenya: Defining "Marriage of Convenience" in EEA Immigration Law Introduction The case of VK (Marriage of Convenience) Kenya ([2004] UKIAT 305) revolves around the...

Establishing Genuine Rolled-Up Holiday Pay: Insights from Smith v Morrisroes & Sons Ltd

Date: Nov 23, 2004

Establishing Genuine Rolled-Up Holiday Pay: Insights from Smith v Morrisroes & Sons Ltd Introduction The case of Smith v Morrisroes & Sons Ltd ([2004] UKEAT 0563_04_2211) presents a pivotal moment in...

Remittal of Vodafone Ltd v T-Mobile (UK) Ltd: Scope of Telecom Licensing and Regulatory Authority under Competition Law

Date: Nov 20, 2004

Remittal of Vodafone Ltd v T-Mobile (UK) Ltd: Scope of Telecom Licensing and Regulatory Authority under Competition Law Introduction The case of Vodafone Ltd v. T-Mobile (UK) Ltd ([2004] CAT 18)...

FS and Others (Iran, Christian Converts) UKIAT 2004: Establishing Legal Standards for Asylum Claims of Religious Apostates

Date: Nov 18, 2004

FS and Others (Iran, Christian Converts) UKIAT 2004: Establishing Legal Standards for Asylum Claims of Religious Apostates Introduction The case of FS and Others (Iran, Christian Converts) ([2004]...