United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Ministerial Declarations and Due Process in Immigration Detention: Insights from Naidike v Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago

Date: Oct 13, 2004

Ministerial Declarations and Due Process in Immigration Detention: Insights from Naidike v Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago Introduction Naidike & Ors v Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago...

Privy Council Upholds State's Vicarious Liability in Bernard v. Attorney General of Jamaica

Date: Oct 8, 2004

Privy Council Upholds State's Vicarious Liability in Bernard v. Attorney General of Jamaica Introduction The case of Bernard v. Attorney General of Jamaica ([2005] IRLR 398) represents a significant...

Evaluation of Asylum Claims: Weighting of Translations and Applicant’s Demeanor in the WK Case

Date: Oct 5, 2004

Evaluation of Asylum Claims: Weighting of Translations and Applicant’s Demeanor in the WK Case Introduction The case of WK (Credibility, Hizb-i-Islami, Pashtuns, Kabul) Afghanistan ([2004] UKIAT...

Indirect Assurances and Complaints as Cartel Conduct: CAT clarifies civil standard of proof and the scope of “agreement” and “concerted practice” in JJB Sports plc v OFT

Date: Oct 2, 2004

Indirect Assurances and Complaints as Cartel Conduct: CAT clarifies civil standard of proof and the scope of “agreement” and “concerted practice” in JJB Sports plc v OFT Case: JJB Sports plc v Office...

Disproportionate Interference with Family Life in Immigration Removal: AM v. UKIAT

Date: Oct 1, 2004

Disproportionate Interference with Family Life in Immigration Removal: AM v. UKIAT Introduction The case of AM (Inability to make entry clearance application) Somalia ([2004] UKIAT 00276) was...

Credibility and Expert Evidence in Asylum Tribunals: Insights from RS (Hezbe Islami, Expert Evidence) Afghanistan [2004] UKIAT 278

Date: Oct 1, 2004

Credibility and Expert Evidence in Asylum Tribunals: Insights from RS (Hezbe Islami, Expert Evidence) Afghanistan [2004] UKIAT 278 Introduction The RS (Hezbe Islami, Expert Evidence) Afghanistan...

Rwandan Heritage and Risk of Persecution in Asylum Law: VK v Home Department [2004] UKIAT337

Date: Sep 30, 2004

Rwandan Heritage and Risk of Persecution in Asylum Law: VK v Home Department [2004] UKIAT337 Introduction The case of VK (Risk on return, Rwandan heritage) v Secretary of State for the Home...

Rahanweyn Clan: Reclassification from Minority to Non-Minority and Its Implications for Asylum Claims

Date: Sep 29, 2004

Rahanweyn Clan: Reclassification from Minority to Non-Minority and Its Implications for Asylum Claims Introduction The case of SH (Rahanweyn not a minority clan) Somalia CG ([2004] UKIAT 00272)...

Imminence of Removal and Human Rights Jurisdiction: AR Iraq ([2004] UKIAT 00273)

Date: Sep 29, 2004

Imminence of Removal and Human Rights Jurisdiction: AR Iraq ([2004] UKIAT 00273) Introduction The case of AR Iraq ([2004] UKIAT 00273) before the United Kingdom Asylum and Immigration Tribunal...

Establishing Sexual Harassment through Offensive Workplace Behavior: Moonsar v. Fiveways Express Transport Ltd

Date: Sep 28, 2004

Establishing Sexual Harassment through Offensive Workplace Behavior: Moonsar v. Fiveways Express Transport Ltd Introduction Moonsar v. Fiveways Express Transport Ltd ([2004] UKEAT 0476_04_2709) is a...

Recognition of Bajuni Clan Membership and Language in Asylum Claims: KS (Minority Clans, Bajuni, Ability to Speak Kibajuni) v. Somalia

Date: Sep 25, 2004

Recognition of Bajuni Clan Membership and Language in Asylum Claims: KS (Minority Clans, Bajuni, Ability to Speak Kibajuni) v. Somalia, UKIAT 271 (2004) Introduction The case of KS (Minority Clans,...

Application of the Under 12 Concession in In-Country Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of KK (2004) UKIAT 268

Date: Sep 24, 2004

Application of the Under 12 Concession in In-Country Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of KK (2004) UKIAT 268 Introduction The case of KK (Under 12 Policy, in country implications) Jamaica ([2004]...

Mungiki Not Recognized as a Religion for Asylum Purposes: Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Sep 23, 2004

Mungiki Not Recognized as a Religion for Asylum Purposes: Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction The case of Mungik, not a religion in Kenya ([2004] UKIAT 266) presents a significant precedent...

SJ (Risk of Suicide) Sri Lanka: Establishing the Balance Between Mental Health and Asylum Claims

Date: Sep 23, 2004

SJ (Risk of Suicide) Sri Lanka: Establishing the Balance Between Mental Health and Asylum Claims Introduction The case of SJ (Risk of Suicide) Sri Lanka ([2004] UKIAT 00265) presents a pivotal...

Assessment of Asylum Claims: The AM (IWCP, Conditions in Mosul) Precedent

Date: Sep 23, 2004

Assessment of Asylum Claims: The AM (IWCP, Conditions in Mosul) Precedent Introduction The case of AM (IWCP, Conditions in Mosul) Iraq CG ([2004] UKIAT 263) presents a pivotal moment in UK asylum...

Reaffirming Standards for Article 3 Risk Assessment in Asylum Claims: The AB Sudan Case

Date: Sep 18, 2004

Reaffirming Standards for Article 3 Risk Assessment in Asylum Claims: The AB Sudan Case Introduction The AB (Return of Southern Sudanese) Sudan case ([2004] UKIAT 00260) addressed critical issues...

Coutts & Co Plc v. Cure & Anor: Extending Time Limits for Fixed-Term Employee Complaints

Date: Sep 18, 2004

Coutts & Co Plc v. Cure & Anor: Extending Time Limits for Fixed-Term Employee Complaints Introduction The case of Coutts & Co Plc & Anor v. Cure & Anor ([2004] UKEAT 0395_04_1709) scrutinizes the...

Rigorous Standards for Evidence Submission in Asylum Appeals: A Commentary on KK (Afghanistan) [2004] UKIAT 258

Date: Sep 17, 2004

Rigorous Standards for Evidence Submission in Asylum Appeals: A Commentary on KK (Afghanistan) [2004] UKIAT 258 Introduction The case of KK (Afghanistan) [2004] UKIAT 258 involves an appeal by a Sikh...

Reevaluation of Asylum Risk Based on Minimal Affiliation with Oppressive Regimes: OH (Risk, Ba’athist Father) Iraq ([2004] UKIAT 254)

Date: Sep 16, 2004

Reevaluation of Asylum Risk Based on Minimal Affiliation with Oppressive Regimes: OH (Risk, Ba’athist Father) Iraq ([2004] UKIAT 254) Introduction The case of OH ([2004] UKIAT 254) before the United...

No Risk of Double Punishment: Comprehensive Commentary on WC China [2004] UKIAT 253

Date: Sep 16, 2004

No Risk of Double Punishment: Comprehensive Commentary on WC China [2004] UKIAT 253 Introduction The case of WC China ([2004] UKIAT 253) adjudicated by the United Kingdom Asylum and Immigration...