United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Procedural Adequacy in Environmental Impact Assessments: Belize Alliance v. Department of the Environment

Date: Jan 30, 2004

Affirmation of Procedural Adequacy in Environmental Impact Assessments: Belize Alliance v. Department of the Environment Introduction The case of Belize Alliance of Conservation Non-Governmental...

Reaffirming the Consideration of Immigration Control Policies in Article 8 Balancing: N v. Secretary of State For the Home Department (Kenya)

Date: Jan 30, 2004

Reaffirming the Consideration of Immigration Control Policies in Article 8 Balancing: N v. Secretary of State For the Home Department (Kenya) Introduction The case of N v. Secretary of State For the...

Failed Asylum Seekers to the DRC: Reaffirmation of No Presumed Risk

Date: Jan 29, 2004

Failed Asylum Seekers to the DRC: Reaffirmation of No Presumed Risk Introduction In the landmark case VL (Risk, Failed Asylum Seekers) Democratic Republic of Congo CG ([2004] UKIAT 00007), the United...

Adjudicator's Role in Evidence Assessment and Credibility in Asylum Appeals: The K v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Judgment (2004)

Date: Jan 28, 2004

Adjudicator's Role in Evidence Assessment and Credibility in Asylum Appeals: The K v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Judgment (2004) Introduction The case of K v. Secretary of State for...

Application of Vento Guidelines in Whistle-Blowing Detriment Cases: Virgo Fidelis Senior School v. Boyle

Date: Jan 24, 2004

Application of Vento Guidelines in Whistle-Blowing Detriment Cases: Virgo Fidelis Senior School v. Boyle Introduction Virgo Fidelis Senior School v. Boyle ([2004] ICR 1210) is a pivotal case heard by...

Reaffirming Genuine Family Visit Intentions in Immigration Clearance: Entry Clearance Officer, Accra v. W (Ghana) [2004] UKIAT 5

Date: Jan 23, 2004

Reaffirming Genuine Family Visit Intentions in Immigration Clearance: Entry Clearance Officer, Accra v. W (Ghana) [2004] UKIAT 5 Introduction The case of Entry Clearance Officer, Accra v. W (Ghana)...

Regina v. Connor & Anor ([2004] 1 All ER 925): Upholding Jury Confidentiality in the Face of Alleged Bias

Date: Jan 23, 2004

Regina v. Connor & Anor ([2004] 1 All ER 925): Upholding Jury Confidentiality in the Face of Alleged Bias Introduction Regina v. Connor & Anor is a landmark case adjudicated by the United Kingdom...

Regina v. Webber [2004] WLR 404: Establishing the Scope of Section 34(1)(a) of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994

Date: Jan 23, 2004

Regina v. Webber [2004] WLR 404: Establishing the Scope of Section 34(1)(a) of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 Introduction Regina v. Webber ([2004] WLR 404) is a landmark judgment...

Establishing Professional Fitness Standards: Kirk v. Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons ([2004] UKPC 4)

Date: Jan 20, 2004

Establishing Professional Fitness Standards: Kirk v. Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons ([2004] UKPC 4) Introduction Kirk v. Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is a landmark judgment...

Refining the 'Exceptional Case' Standard in Asylum Appeals: Secretary of State v. Y (Sri Lanka)

Date: Jan 15, 2004

Refining the 'Exceptional Case' Standard in Asylum Appeals: Secretary of State v. Y (Sri Lanka) Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home Department v. Y (Sri Lanka) ([2004] UKIAT...

Burns v. Royal Mail Group Plc & Anor: Procedural Fairness and Remission in Employment Appeals

Date: Jan 15, 2004

Burns v. Royal Mail Group Plc & Anor: Procedural Fairness and Remission in Employment Appeals Introduction Burns v. Royal Mail Group Plc & Anor (EAT 0873/02) is a seminal case heard by the United...

Establishing the Right to Holiday Pay Without Taking Leave: Insights from Canada Life Ltd v Gray & Anor [2004] UKEAT 0657_03_1301

Date: Jan 14, 2004

Establishing the Right to Holiday Pay Without Taking Leave: Insights from Canada Life Ltd v Gray & Anor [2004] UKEAT 0657_03_1301 1. Introduction The case of Canada Life Ltd v Gray & Anor ([2004]...

Credibility Assessment in Asylum Claims: Insights from MP v Republic of Congo

Date: Jan 14, 2004

Credibility Assessment in Asylum Claims: Insights from MP (Risk, MCDDI, Lari Ethnicity) Congo v Republic Of Brazzaville Introduction The case of MP (Risk, MCDDI, Lari Ethnicity) Congo versus the...

Sufficiency of State Protection for Roma in Asylum Claims: FD v Secretary of State [2004] UKIAT 00001

Date: Jan 13, 2004

Sufficiency of State Protection for Roma in Asylum Claims: FD v Secretary of State [2004] UKIAT 00001 Introduction The case FD (Sufficiency of Protection, Roma, Munteanu) Romania [2004] UKIAT 00001...

Archbold v. RCVS: Upholding Professional Integrity in Veterinary Practice

Date: Jan 9, 2004

Archbold v. Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS): Upholding Professional Integrity in Veterinary Practice Introduction Archbold v. Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) ([2004] UKPC 1)...

Balancing Family Reunification and Immigration Control: A Commentary on WAAAW v. Entry Clearance Officer

Date: Jan 1, 2004

Balancing Family Reunification and Immigration Control: A Commentary on WAAAW v. Entry Clearance Officer ([2003] UKIAT 174) Introduction The case of WAAAW v. Entry Clearance Officer, Addis Ababa...

Preston & Ors v. Wolverhampton Healthcare NHS Trust & Ors: Landmark Judgment on Equal Access to Pension Schemes

Date: Dec 20, 2003

Preston & Ors v. Wolverhampton Healthcare NHS Trust & Ors: A Landmark Judgment on Equal Access to Pension Schemes Introduction The case of Preston & Ors v. Wolverhampton Healthcare NHS Trust & Ors...

Re-defining Propensity Evidence in Joint Criminal Trials: Insights from Regina v. Randall [2003] UKHL 69

Date: Dec 19, 2003

Re-defining Propensity Evidence in Joint Criminal Trials: Insights from Regina v. Randall [2003] UKHL 69 Introduction Regina v. Randall ([2003] UKHL 69) is a landmark judgment delivered by the United...

ASDA Stores Ltd & Anor [2004] ACD 28: Clarifying the Criminalization of EC Regulation Contraventions in UK Law

Date: Dec 19, 2003

ASDA Stores Ltd & Anor [2004] ACD 28: Clarifying the Criminalization of EC Regulation Contraventions in UK Law Introduction ASDA Stores Ltd & Anor ([2004] ACD 28) is a pivotal judgment delivered by...

Interpretation of 'Losses or Allowances' in Group Relief under the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988: MEPC Holdings Ltd. v. Taylor

Date: Dec 19, 2003

Interpretation of 'Losses or Allowances' in Group Relief under the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988: MEPC Holdings Ltd. v. Taylor Introduction The case of Taylor (Inspector of Taxes) v. MEPC...