United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Surendran Guidelines and Credibility in Asylum Appeals: A Comprehensive Analysis of WN (Surendran) DRC [2005] INLR 340

Date: Aug 5, 2004

Surendran Guidelines and Credibility in Asylum Appeals: A Comprehensive Analysis of WN (Surendran) DRC [2005] INLR 340 Introduction The case of WN (Surendran; credibility; new evidence) Democratic...

HD v Iran [2004] UKIAT 00209: Assessing Persecution Risk in Asylum Claims Linked to Non-Political Offences

Date: Jul 31, 2004

HD v Iran [2004] UKIAT 00209: Assessing Persecution Risk in Asylum Claims Linked to Non-Political Offences Introduction The case of HD v Iran [2004] UKIAT 00209 centers on an Iranian national,...

Uttley v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Clarifying Article 7(1) of the European Convention on Human Rights

Date: Jul 31, 2004

Uttley v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Clarifying Article 7(1) of the European Convention on Human Rights Introduction The case of Uttley, R (on the application of) v. Secretary of...

Supremacy of Immigration Control Over Family Life: A Comprehensive Analysis of MD v Bangladesh [2004] UKIAT 00208

Date: Jul 30, 2004

Supremacy of Immigration Control Over Family Life: A Comprehensive Analysis of MD v Bangladesh [2004] UKIAT 00208 Introduction The case of MD v Bangladesh ([2004] UKIAT 00208) stands as a pivotal...

Establishing the Necessity of a Comparator in Direct Sex Discrimination Cases: Analysis of Brumfitt v. Ministry of Defence & Anor

Date: Jul 28, 2004

Establishing the Necessity of a Comparator in Direct Sex Discrimination Cases: Analysis of Brumfitt v. Ministry of Defence & Anor Introduction Brumfitt v. Ministry of Defence & Anor ([2004] UKEAT...

Breakdown of Trust and Confidence as a Substantial Reason for Unfair Dismissal: Huggins v. Micrel Semiconductor

Date: Jul 27, 2004

Breakdown of Trust and Confidence as a Substantial Reason for Unfair Dismissal: Huggins v. Micrel Semiconductor Introduction Huggins v. Micrel Semiconductor (UK) Ltd ([2004] UKEAT 0009_04_2607) is a...

Privy Council Clarifies Limits of Contractual Liability for Statutory Authorities: New Zealand Meat Board v Paramount Export Ltd & Anor

Date: Jul 27, 2004

Privy Council Clarifies Limits of Contractual Liability for Statutory Authorities: New Zealand Meat Board v Paramount Export Ltd & Anor Introduction The case of New Zealand Meat Board & Anor v....

Reaffirming Burden of Proof in Article 8 Family Life Interference: AY (Ivory Coast) Judgment

Date: Jul 24, 2004

Reaffirming Burden of Proof in Article 8 Family Life Interference: AY (Ivory Coast) Judgment Introduction AY (Ivory Coast) ([2004] UKIAT 205) is a landmark decision by the United Kingdom Asylum and...

Establishing Clear Interest Rate Terms in Banking Contracts: A Comprehensive Analysis of Financial Institutions Services Ltd v. Negril Negril Holdings Ltd & Anor (Jamaica)

Date: Jul 23, 2004

Establishing Clear Interest Rate Terms in Banking Contracts: A Comprehensive Analysis of Financial Institutions Services Ltd v. Negril Negril Holdings Ltd & Anor (Jamaica) Introduction The case of...

Employment Appeal Tribunal in Sinclair Roche & Temperley v. Heard: A Landmark in Gender Discrimination Law

Date: Jul 23, 2004

Employment Appeal Tribunal in Sinclair Roche & Temperley v. Heard: A Landmark in Gender Discrimination Law Introduction The case of Sinclair Roche & Temperley & Ors v. Heard & Anor ([2004] UKEAT...

Retention of Fingerprints and DNA Samples: Upholding Police Powers under the ECHR in LS v. South Yorkshire Police

Date: Jul 23, 2004

Retention of Fingerprints and DNA Samples: Upholding Police Powers under the ECHR in LS, R (on application of) v. South Yorkshire Police (Consolidated Appeals) ([2004] UKHRR 967) Introduction The...

Enforcement of Foreign Confiscation Orders and the Fugitive Disentitlement Doctrine: Analysis of United States of America v. Barnette

Date: Jul 23, 2004

Enforcement of Foreign Confiscation Orders and the Fugitive Disentitlement Doctrine: Analysis of United States of America v. Barnette Introduction The case of United States of America v. Barnette &...

Associated Industrial Finance Pty Ltd Liability for Litigation Costs in Dymocks Franchise Systems v. Todd & Ors (No. 2)

Date: Jul 22, 2004

Associated Industrial Finance Pty Ltd Liability for Litigation Costs in Dymocks Franchise Systems v. Todd & Ors (No. 2) Introduction Dymocks Franchise Systems (NSW) Pty Ltd v. Todd & Ors (No. 2) is a...

Atos Origin IT Services UK Ltd v Haddock: Clarifying Compensation Calculation Principles under Disability Discrimination Law

Date: Jul 22, 2004

Atos Origin IT Services UK Ltd v Haddock: Clarifying Compensation Calculation Principles under Disability Discrimination Law Introduction The case of Atos Origin IT Services UK Ltd v Haddock ([2005]...

Adjudicator's Duty to Consider Late Evidence: A Comprehensive Analysis of MD (Good Reasons to Consider) Pakistan [2004] UKIAT 197

Date: Jul 17, 2004

Adjudicator's Duty to Consider Late Evidence: A Comprehensive Analysis of MD (Good Reasons to Consider) Pakistan [2004] UKIAT 197 Introduction The case of MD (Good Reasons to Consider) Pakistan...

Dunnachie v. Kingston-upon-Hull: Defining Compensatory Awards for Unfair Dismissal

Date: Jul 16, 2004

Dunnachie v. Kingston-upon-Hull: Defining Compensatory Awards for Unfair Dismissal Introduction The case of Dunnachie v. Kingston-upon-Hull ([2004] ICR 1052) represents a significant judicial...

Apparent Bias and Judicial Impartiality: Insights from Davidson v. Scottish Ministers ([2005] ACD 19)

Date: Jul 16, 2004

Apparent Bias and Judicial Impartiality: Insights from Davidson v. Scottish Ministers ([2005] ACD 19) Introduction Davidson v. Scottish Ministers ([2005] ACD 19) is a landmark judgment delivered by...

Eastwood v Magnox Electric Plc [2004]: Clarifying the Boundaries Between Common Law and Statutory Remedies in Unfair Dismissal

Date: Jul 16, 2004

Eastwood v Magnox Electric Plc [2004]: Clarifying the Boundaries Between Common Law and Statutory Remedies in Unfair Dismissal Introduction The case of Eastwood & Anor v. Magnox Electric Plc [2004]...

Defining the Threshold for Roma Asylum Claims in Kosovo: An Analysis of FD (Kosovo, Roma) Kosovo [2004] UKIAT 214

Date: Jul 15, 2004

Defining the Threshold for Roma Asylum Claims in Kosovo: An Analysis of FD (Kosovo, Roma) Kosovo [2004] UKIAT 214 Introduction The case of FD (Kosovo, Roma) Kosovo [2004] UKIAT 214 is a landmark...

Liability of MPs for Republishing Parliamentary Statements: Jennings v Buchanan - Establishing Limits to Absolute Privilege

Date: Jul 15, 2004

Liability of MPs for Republishing Parliamentary Statements: Jennings v Buchanan - Establishing Limits to Absolute Privilege Introduction The case of Jennings v Buchanan ([2004] UKPC 36) addresses a...