United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Establishing Bajuni and Bravanese Identity in Asylum Claims: Landmark UKIAT Judgment

Date: Oct 4, 2003

Establishing Bajuni and Bravanese Identity in Asylum Claims: Landmark UKIAT Judgment Introduction The United Kingdom Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (UKIAT) delivered a pivotal judgment on October 3,...

M (Djebari Decision: Evidence) Algeria CG ([2003] UKIAT 00089) - Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Oct 2, 2003

Assessing Real Risk: The M (Djebari Decision) in the Context of Asylum Claims and Repatriation to Algeria Introduction The case of M (Djebari Decision, Evidence) Algeria CG ([2003] UKIAT 00089)...

Safety and Internal Relocation: Establishing Precedent in Asylum Appeals

Date: Oct 1, 2003

Safety and Internal Relocation: Establishing Precedent in Asylum Appeals Introduction The case S v. Secretary of State for the Home Department (Afghanistan) ([2003] UKIAT 00088) presents a pivotal...

Constructive Dismissal and Disability Discrimination: Insights from Meikle v. Nottinghamshire County Council

Date: Sep 27, 2003

Constructive Dismissal and Disability Discrimination: Insights from Meikle v. Nottinghamshire County Council Introduction Meikle v. Nottinghamshire County Council ([2003] UKEAT 0033_03_2609) is a...

Employment Tribunals Lack Jurisdiction to Determine Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay: Taylor Gordon & Co Ltd v. Timmons [2003]

Date: Sep 26, 2003

Employment Tribunals Lack Jurisdiction to Determine Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay: Taylor Gordon & Co Ltd v. Timmons [2003] Introduction The case of Taylor Gordon & Co Ltd v. Timmons ([2003]...

Application of DP5/96 Policy in Section 65 Immigration Appeals: A Commentary on A v. Secretary of State for the Home Department (Jamaica) [2003] UKIAT 83

Date: Sep 24, 2003

Application of DP5/96 Policy in Section 65 Immigration Appeals: A Commentary on A v. Secretary of State for the Home Department (Jamaica) [2003] UKIAT 83 Introduction A v. Secretary of State for the...

Refining Asylum Criteria for Religious Converts: RR (Risk, Christian) Afghanistan CG Judgment Analysis

Date: Sep 19, 2003

Refining Asylum Criteria for Religious Converts: RR (Risk, Christian) Afghanistan CG Judgment Analysis Introduction The case of RR (Risk, Christian) Afghanistan CG [2003] UKIAT 00081 revolves around...

George v. Luton Borough Council: Defining Effective Communication in Constructive Dismissal Cases

Date: Sep 17, 2003

George v. Luton Borough Council: Defining Effective Communication in Constructive Dismissal Cases Introduction The case of George v. Luton Borough Council ([2003] UKEAT 0311_03_1609) before the...

Internal Relocation as a Viable Solution in Asylum Claims: Commentary on IM (Risk, Objective Evidence, Homosexuals) Albania CG [2003] UKIAT 00067

Date: Sep 9, 2003

Internal Relocation as a Viable Solution in Asylum Claims: Commentary on IM (Risk, Objective Evidence, Homosexuals) Albania CG [2003] UKIAT 00067 Introduction The case of IM (Risk, Objective...

Parliamentary Commissioner v Fernandez: Clarifying the Genuine Material Factor Defence under the Equal Pay Act 1970

Date: Sep 6, 2003

Parliamentary Commissioner v Fernandez: Clarifying the Genuine Material Factor Defence under the Equal Pay Act 1970 Introduction The case of Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration & Anor v....

A v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Clarifying Appeal Grounds Under the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999

Date: Sep 6, 2003

A v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Clarifying Appeal Grounds Under the Immigration & Asylum Act 1999 Introduction The case of A v. Secretary of State for the Home Department (Eritrea)...

Clarifying the Threshold for Article 3 Protection: N v. Secretary of State for the Home Department (Burundi) [2003] UKIAT 00065

Date: Sep 6, 2003

Clarifying the Threshold for Article 3 Protection: N v. Secretary of State for the Home Department (Burundi) [2003] UKIAT 00065 Introduction The case of N v. Secretary of State for the Home...

Clarifying Asylum Risk Assessment: Insights from NL (Mozu Facts) DRC [2003] UKIAT 58

Date: Sep 4, 2003

Clarifying Asylum Risk Assessment: Insights from NL (Mozu Facts) DRC [2003] UKIAT 58 Introduction The case of NL (Mozu Facts) Democratic Republic of Congo [2003] UKIAT 58 involves the appellant, a...

Jurisdictional Boundaries of Employment Tribunals Post-ERA Section 196 Repeal

Date: Sep 3, 2003

Jurisdictional Boundaries of Employment Tribunals Post-ERA Section 196 Repeal Introduction In the landmark case of Jackson v. Ghost Ltd & Anor ([2003] UKEAT 0547_02_0209), the United Kingdom...

Strengthening Evidence Standards in Chapter I Competition Cases: Insights from Claymore Dairies Ltd v. OFT

Date: Sep 3, 2003

Strengthening Evidence Standards in Chapter I Competition Cases: Insights from Claymore Dairies Ltd v. Office of Fair Trading ([2003] CAT 18) Introduction The case of Claymore Dairies Ltd and Express...

K [2003] UKIAT 57: High Threshold for Asylum Claims Based on Religion and Gender in Context of Improved Kabul Security

Date: Aug 30, 2003

K [2003] UKIAT 57: High Threshold for Asylum Claims Based on Religion and Gender in Context of Improved Kabul Security Introduction The case of K (Risk, Sikh, Women) Afghanistan CG [2003] UKIAT 57...

Establishing Eritrean Citizenship and Persecution Risk Assessment: Insights from BG (2003) UKIAT 91

Date: Aug 29, 2003

Establishing Eritrean Citizenship and Persecution Risk Assessment: Insights from BG (2003) UKIAT 91 Introduction The case of BG (Removal to Eritrea of Ethiopia/Eritrean) ([2003] UKIAT 91) adjudicated...

Reaffirming the Applicability of Devaseelan Guidelines Across All Immigration Appeals in B v. Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Aug 28, 2003

Reaffirming the Applicability of Devaseelan Guidelines Across All Immigration Appeals in B v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of B v. Secretary of State for the Home...

Internal Relocation Tests under Articles 2 and 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights: AL v. Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Aug 22, 2003

Internal Relocation Tests under Articles 2 and 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights: AL v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case AL v. Secretary of State for the...

Enhanced Understanding of S v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Sierra Leone) [2003] UKIAT 00080

Date: Aug 21, 2003

Assessment of Article 3 Protections in Asylum Cases: Insights from S v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Sierra Leone) [2003] UKIAT 00080 Introduction The case of S v Secretary of State for...