United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Ghaidan v Godin-Mendoza: Extending Security of Tenure to Same-Sex Couples under the Human Rights Act 1998

Date: Jun 22, 2004

Ghaidan v Godin-Mendoza: Extending Security of Tenure to Same-Sex Couples under the Human Rights Act 1998 Introduction Ghaidan v Godin-Mendoza ([2004] 2 AC 557) is a landmark judgment delivered by...

Ullah v Special Adjudicator: Affirming the Engagement of Multiple ECHR Articles in Removal Cases

Date: Jun 18, 2004

Ullah v Special Adjudicator: Affirming the Engagement of Multiple ECHR Articles in Removal Cases Introduction The case of Ullah, R (on the Application of) v. Special Adjudicator ([2004] 3 All ER 785)...

Article 8 Rights in Immigration Removal: Insights from Razgar v. Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Jun 18, 2004

Article 8 Rights in Immigration Removal: Insights from Razgar v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction Razgar v. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2004] MHLR 218) is a...

Enforceability of Agreements Made by Directors Without Authority: Insights from Criterion Properties Plc v Stratford UK Properties LLC & Ors

Date: Jun 18, 2004

Enforceability of Agreements Made by Directors Without Authority: Insights from Criterion Properties Plc v Stratford UK Properties LLC & Ors ([2004] UKHL 28) Introduction Criterion Properties Plc v...

Adams v. Bracknell Forest Borough Council: Establishing Constructive Knowledge in Educational Negligence under the Limitation Act 1980

Date: Jun 18, 2004

Adams v. Bracknell Forest Borough Council: Establishing Constructive Knowledge in Educational Negligence under the Limitation Act 1980 Introduction Adams v. Bracknell Forest Borough Council ([2005]...

Adjournment and Fresh Evidence in Asylum Appeals: Insights from AD (Fresh Evidence) Algeria [2004] UKIAT 00155

Date: Jun 17, 2004

Adjournment and Fresh Evidence in Asylum Appeals: Insights from AD (Fresh Evidence) Algeria [2004] UKIAT 00155 Introduction The case of AD (Fresh Evidence) Algeria ([2004] UKIAT 00155) before the...

Chambers Solicitors v Emokpae: Clarifying Burden of Proof in Sex Discrimination Claims

Date: Jun 16, 2004

Chambers Solicitors v Emokpae: Clarifying Burden of Proof in Sex Discrimination Claims Introduction Chambers Solicitors v Emokpae ([2004] IRLR 592) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United Kingdom...

TC v UK: Evaluating Risk of Serious Harm Under China’s One Child Policy for Leave to Remain Applications

Date: Jun 11, 2004

TC v UK: Evaluating Risk of Serious Harm Under China’s One Child Policy for Leave to Remain Applications Introduction The case of TC v United Kingdom ([2004] UKIAT 138) revolves around the appellant,...

Establishing Sufficiency of Protection: Commentary on AD (Ex Policeman) Algeria [2004] UKIAT 137

Date: Jun 11, 2004

Establishing Sufficiency of Protection: Commentary on AD (Ex Policeman) Algeria [2004] UKIAT 137 Introduction The case of AD (Ex Policeman) Algeria ([2004] UKIAT 137) presents a pivotal examination...

Establishing Insufficiency of Internal Protection: The Role of Safe Internal Relocation – SH (Return, Gedo, Burden of proof) Somalia [2004] UKIAT 00164

Date: Jun 11, 2004

Establishing Insufficiency of Internal Protection: The Role of Safe Internal Relocation – SH (Return, Gedo, Burden of proof) Somalia [2004] UKIAT 00164 Introduction The case of SH (Return, Gedo,...

Reevaluation of Maintenance and Accommodation Criteria in Spousal Entry Clearance: RB (Maintenance Income Support Schedules) Morocco [2004] UKIAT 142

Date: Jun 11, 2004

Reevaluation of Maintenance and Accommodation Criteria in Spousal Entry Clearance: RB (Maintenance Income Support Schedules) Morocco [2004] UKIAT 142 Introduction The case of RB (Maintenance income...

Establishing Sufficiency of Internal Protection for Ahmadis in Asylum Claims: Analysis of MC (Ahmadi IFA sufficiency of protection) Pakistan [2004] UKIAT 00139

Date: Jun 11, 2004

Establishing Sufficiency of Internal Protection for Ahmadis in Asylum Claims: Analysis of MC (Ahmadi IFA sufficiency of protection) Pakistan [2004] UKIAT 00139 Introduction The case of MC (Ahmadi IFA...

Sufficiency of Protection in the Context of Blood Feuds: Analysis of BK (Blood Feud) Kosovo CG [2004] UKIAT 00156

Date: Jun 11, 2004

Sufficiency of Protection in the Context of Blood Feuds: Analysis of BK (Blood Feud) Kosovo CG [2004] UKIAT 00156 Introduction The case of BK (Blood Feud) Kosovo CG [2004] UKIAT 00156 addresses...

Availability of Entry Clearance Facilities in Iraq: Establishing Viable Travel Options for Asylum Seekers

Date: Jun 10, 2004

Availability of Entry Clearance Facilities in Iraq: Establishing Viable Travel Options for Asylum Seekers Introduction The case of HC (Availability of Entry Clearance Facilities) Iraq [2004] UKIAT...

Recognition of 'Town Tunnis' Clan Identity and Its Implications for Refugee Status

Date: Jun 9, 2004

Recognition of 'Town Tunnis' Clan Identity and Its Implications for Refugee Status Introduction The case of AH (Town Tunnis regarded as Bravanese) Somalia ([2004] UKIAT 00144) before the United...

Postponement of Court Proceedings and Freedom of Expression: Independent Publishing Co Ltd v Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago

Date: Jun 9, 2004

Postponement of Court Proceedings and Freedom of Expression: Independent Publishing Co Ltd v Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago Introduction The case of Independent Publishing Company Ltd v....

Reevaluation of Evidence Weight and SEF Interpretation in Asylum Claims: YL (Rely on SEF) China [2004] UKIAT 00145

Date: Jun 9, 2004

Reevaluation of Evidence Weight and SEF Interpretation in Asylum Claims: YL (Rely on SEF) China [2004] UKIAT 00145 Introduction The case of YL (Rely on SEF) China [2004] UKIAT 00145 presents a...

Obligation to Investigate in Asylum Cases: RK (Obligation to Investigate) v Secretary of State

Date: Jun 8, 2004

Obligation to Investigate in Asylum Cases: RK (Obligation to Investigate) v Secretary of State Introduction The case of RK (Obligation to Investigate) v Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Recognition of Shekhal Gandhershe as a Minority Clan Entitling Asylum Protection

Date: Jun 5, 2004

Recognition of Shekhal Gandhershe as a Minority Clan Entitling Asylum Protection Introduction The case of FK (Shekhal Gandhershe) Somalia ([2004] UKIAT 127) involves a Somali national, FK, who sought...

SS (ILR, Article 8, Return) Sri Lanka: Establishing the Significance of Refugee Status in Article 8 Family Life Cases

Date: Jun 5, 2004

SS (ILR, Article 8, Return) Sri Lanka: Establishing the Significance of Refugee Status in Article 8 Family Life Cases Introduction The case of SS (ILR, Article 8, Return) Sri Lanka [2004] UKIAT 126...