United Kingdom Case Commentaries

AA Sudan [2004] UKIAT 00152: Reinforcing Credibility Assessments in Asylum Claims

Date: Jun 4, 2004

AA Sudan [2004] UKIAT 00152: Reinforcing Credibility Assessments in Asylum Claims Introduction The case of AA Sudan ([2004] UKIAT 00152) addresses significant issues surrounding the credibility of...

YV (Fresh Credibility Evidence) Sri Lanka [2004] UKIAT 124: Establishing Standards for Admissibility of New Evidence in Asylum Appeals

Date: Jun 4, 2004

YV (Fresh Credibility Evidence) Sri Lanka [2004] UKIAT 124: Establishing Standards for Admissibility of New Evidence in Asylum Appeals Introduction The case of YV (Fresh Credibility Evidence) Sri...

Impact of Decision Timing on Unaccompanied Minor Asylum Claims: BV (Unaccompanied Minor, Timing of Decision) Vietnam [2004] UKIAT 00148

Date: Jun 4, 2004

Impact of Decision Timing on Unaccompanied Minor Asylum Claims: BV (Unaccompanied Minor, Timing of Decision) Vietnam [2004] UKIAT 00148 Introduction The case of BV (Unaccompanied Minor, Timing of...

Authority of Prior Determinations in Asylum Appeals: TK v United Kingdom [2004] UKIAT 00149

Date: Jun 4, 2004

Authority of Prior Determinations in Asylum Appeals: TK v United Kingdom [2004] UKIAT 00149 Introduction The case of TK v United Kingdom [2004] UKIAT 00149 presents a significant examination of...

The Role of Internal Relocation and Mixed Marriages in Asylum Determinations: AB (Ashkaelia) Kosovo [2004] UKIAT 00188

Date: Jun 4, 2004

The Role of Internal Relocation and Mixed Marriages in Asylum Determinations: AB (Ashkaelia) Kosovo [2004] UKIAT 00188 Introduction The case of AB (Ashkaelia) Kosovo ([2004] UKIAT 00188) addresses...

Deportation and Article 8 Family Life: AC (Deportation) v Secretary of State for Home Department [2004] UKIAT 122

Date: Jun 3, 2004

Deportation and Article 8 Family Life: AC (Deportation) v Secretary of State for Home Department [2004] UKIAT 122 Introduction The case of AC (Deportation) v Secretary of State for Home Department...

Disputed Nationality and the Limits of Asylum Appeals: Insights from STARRED MY v. Somalia

Date: Jun 3, 2004

Disputed Nationality and the Limits of Asylum Appeals: Insights from STARRED MY v. Somalia Introduction The case of STARRED MY (Disputed Somali nationality) Somalia ([2004] Imm AR 359) presents a...

Clarifying Agency Liability and Tribunal Delays in Police Disciplinary Actions: Yearwood v. Commissioner of Police for The Metropolis & Anor [2004] UKEAT 0310_03_2805

Date: May 29, 2004

Clarifying Agency Liability and Tribunal Delays in Police Disciplinary Actions Yearwood v. Commissioner of Police for The Metropolis & Anor ([2004] UKEAT 0310_03_2805) Introduction The case of...

Corroboration Not Mandatory in Asylum Credibility Assessments: Analysis of ST (Corroboration, Kasolo) Ethiopia [2004] UKIAT 00119

Date: May 28, 2004

Corroboration Not Mandatory in Asylum Credibility Assessments: Analysis of ST (Corroboration, Kasolo) Ethiopia [2004] UKIAT 00119 Introduction The case of ST (Corroboration, Kasolo) Ethiopia ([2004]...

Reaffirming Asylum Standards in Occupied Territories: BA v Israel [2004] UKIAT 00118

Date: May 28, 2004

Reaffirming Asylum Standards in Occupied Territories: BA v Israel [2004] UKIAT 00118 Introduction The case of BA v Israel ([2004] UKIAT 00118) was adjudicated by the United Kingdom Asylum and...

RS Sri Lanka [2004] UKIAT 00163: Establishing the Limits of Exceptional Case Doctrine in Asylum Law

Date: May 27, 2004

RS Sri Lanka [2004] UKIAT 00163: Establishing the Limits of Exceptional Case Doctrine in Asylum Law Introduction The case of RS, a Sri Lankan national, adjudicated by the United Kingdom Asylum and...

Assessing the Reasonable Likelihood of Re-Trafficking: VD (Trafficking) Albania CG [2004] UKIAT 00115

Date: May 27, 2004

Assessing the Reasonable Likelihood of Re-Trafficking: VD (Trafficking) Albania CG [2004] UKIAT 00115 Introduction The case of VD (Trafficking) Albania CG [2004] UKIAT 00115 concerns an Albanian...

Establishing Asylum Claims for Divorced Women Facing Domestic Threats: Analysis of SN & HM (Pakistan CG) [2004] UKIAT 283

Date: May 26, 2004

Establishing Asylum Claims for Divorced Women Facing Domestic Threats: Analysis of SN & HM (Pakistan CG) [2004] UKIAT 283 Introduction The case of SN & HM (Divorced women, risk on return) Pakistan CG...

Internal Flight Alternatives in Asylum Cases: Analysis of LT (Internal flight Registration system) Turkey ([2004] UKIAT 00175)

Date: May 26, 2004

Internal Flight Alternatives in Asylum Cases: Analysis of LT (Internal flight Registration system) Turkey ([2004] UKIAT 00175) Introduction The case of LT (Internal flight Registration system) Turkey...

Refining Internal Relocation Standards: A Comprehensive Analysis of the IB and TK Afghanistan Judgment

Date: May 21, 2004

Refining Internal Relocation Standards: A Comprehensive Analysis of the IB and TK Afghanistan Judgment Introduction The IB and TK (Sikhs, Risk on Return, Objective Evidence) Afghanistan ([2004] UKIAT...

Limitation of Carrier Liability in Maritime Contracts: Insights from Dairy Containers Ltd v. Tasman Orient Line CV

Date: May 21, 2004

Limitation of Carrier Liability in Maritime Contracts: Insights from Dairy Containers Ltd v. Tasman Orient Line CV Introduction Dairy Containers Limited ("Dairy Containers") engaged in a legal...

Internal Relocation within Refugee Camps as a Mitigating Factor in Asylum Claims: MA Palestine [2004] UKIAT 00112

Date: May 20, 2004

Internal Relocation within Refugee Camps as a Mitigating Factor in Asylum Claims: MA Palestine [2004] UKIAT 00112 Introduction The case MA Palestine [2004] UKIAT 00112 presents a pivotal examination...

Title Usage and Clan Affiliation in Asylum Claims: AM (Use of Sharif name) Somalia CG ([2004] UKIAT 110) Sets Precedent

Date: May 19, 2004

Title Usage and Clan Affiliation in Asylum Claims: AM (Use of Sharif name) Somalia CG ([2004] UKIAT 110) Sets Precedent Introduction The case AM (Use of Sharif name) Somalia CG ([2004] UKIAT 110)...

Clarifying the Test for Apparent Bias in Employment Tribunals: Breeze Benton Solicitors v. Weddell

Date: May 19, 2004

Clarifying the Test for Apparent Bias in Employment Tribunals: Breeze Benton Solicitors v. Weddell Introduction Breeze Benton Solicitors (A Partnership) v. Weddell ([2004] UKEAT 0873_03_1805) is a...

Equality of Treatment in Public Promotions: Privy Council's Decision in Bhagwandeen v. Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago

Date: May 18, 2004

Equality of Treatment in Public Promotions: Privy Council's Decision in Bhagwandeen v. Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago Introduction Bhagwandeen v. Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago...