United Kingdom Case Commentaries

B & Ors v Attorney General & Ors: Establishing Extended Common Law Duty of Care in Social Welfare Investigations

Date: Jul 17, 2003

B & Ors v Attorney General & Ors: Establishing Extended Common Law Duty of Care in Social Welfare Investigations Introduction The case of B & Ors v. Attorney General & Ors (New Zealand) ([2003] 4 All...

Revisiting Dismissal and Demotion: Insights from University Of Huddersfield v. Wolff

Date: Jul 17, 2003

Revisiting Dismissal and Demotion: Insights from University Of Huddersfield v. Wolff Introduction The case of University Of Huddersfield v. Wolff ([2003] UKEAT 0596_02_1607) serves as a pivotal...

Establishing Standards for GMC's Discretion in Medical Performance Regulation: Sadler v. GMC

Date: Jul 16, 2003

Establishing Standards for GMC's Discretion in Medical Performance Regulation: Sadler v. GMC Introduction Sadler v. General Medical Council (GMC) ([2003] 1 WLR 2259) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Balancing Reputation Protection and Freedom of Expression: Analysis of Gleaner Company Ltd v. Abrahams

Date: Jul 15, 2003

Balancing Reputation Protection and Freedom of Expression: Analysis of Gleaner Company Ltd v. Abrahams Introduction In the landmark case of Gleaner Company Ltd & Anor v. Abrahams (Jamaica) ([2003]...

BNZ v Board of Management: Clarifying Amendment Powers in Statutorily-Established Superannuation Schemes

Date: Jul 15, 2003

BNZ v Board of Management: Clarifying Amendment Powers in Statutorily-Established Superannuation Schemes 1. Introduction The case of Bank of New Zealand v. Board of Management of the Bank of New...

Establishing Sufficiency of Protection in Asylum Claims Involving Organized Crime: Commentary on SB (Sufficiency of Protection, Mafia) Albania [2003] UKIAT 00028

Date: Jul 12, 2003

Establishing Sufficiency of Protection in Asylum Claims Involving Organized Crime: Commentary on SB (Sufficiency of Protection, Mafia) Albania [2003] UKIAT 00028 Introduction The case of SB...

Wilson & Ors v. Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: Establishing the Limits of Retrospective Application of the Human Rights Act in Consumer Credit Cases

Date: Jul 11, 2003

Wilson & Ors v. Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: Establishing the Limits of Retrospective Application of the Human Rights Act in Consumer Credit Cases Introduction Wilson & Ors v. Secretary...

Cullen v. Chief Constable of the RUC (2003): Establishing the Right to Damages for Breach of Access to Legal Advice

Date: Jul 11, 2003

Cullen v. Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (2003): Establishing the Right to Damages for Breach of Access to Legal Advice Introduction Cullen v. Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster...

Proportionality in Restricting Religious Manifestation: AR (Visaginas Church) Lithuania Case Analysis

Date: Jul 10, 2003

Proportionality in Restricting Religious Manifestation: AR (Visaginas Church) Lithuania Case Analysis Introduction The case of AR (Visaginas Church) Lithuania ([2003] UKIAT 00024) before the United...

SK (Prostitution) Albania [2003] UKIAT 00023: Establishing the Sufficiency of State Protection in Asylum Claims

Date: Jul 8, 2003

SK (Prostitution) Albania [2003] UKIAT 00023: Establishing the Sufficiency of State Protection in Asylum Claims Introduction The case of SK (Prostitution) Albania [2003] UKIAT 00023 addresses...

Establishing Asylum Based on Conscientious Objection and Military Desertion: Analyzing VB (Desertion, Chechnya War, Hamilton) Russia CG ([2003] UKIAT 00020)

Date: Jul 5, 2003

Establishing Asylum Based on Conscientious Objection and Military Desertion: Analyzing VB (Desertion, Chechnya War, Hamilton) Russia CG ([2003] UKIAT 00020) Introduction The case of VB (Desertion,...

Limits on Article 3 and 8 Protections in Asylum Cases: M v. Secretary of State for the Home Department (Angola) [2003] UKIAT 49

Date: Jul 4, 2003

Limits on Article 3 and 8 Protections in Asylum Cases: M v. Secretary of State for the Home Department (Angola) [2003] UKIAT 49 Introduction The case of M v. Secretary of State for the Home...

Imminent Risk of Suicide in Asylum Decisions: Insights from SP Kosovo CG [2003] UKIAT 17

Date: Jul 2, 2003

Imminent Risk of Suicide in Asylum Decisions: Insights from SP Kosovo CG [2003] UKIAT 17 Introduction The case of SP (Risk, Suicide, PTSD, IFA, Medical Facilities) Kosovo CG ([2003] UKIAT 17) was...

Equitable Cost Recovery under the Biosecurity Act 1993: A Comprehensive Analysis of Waikato Regional Airport Ltd v. Attorney General

Date: Jul 1, 2003

Equitable Cost Recovery under the Biosecurity Act 1993: A Comprehensive Analysis of Waikato Regional Airport Ltd v. Attorney General 1. Introduction Parties Involved: Waikato Regional Airport Ltd...

Clarifying Banking Duty and Standards for Undue Influence: National Commercial Bank (Jamaica) Ltd v Hew

Date: Jul 1, 2003

Clarifying Banking Duty and Standards for Undue Influence: National Commercial Bank (Jamaica) Ltd v Hew 1. Introduction The case of National Commercial Bank (Jamaica) Ltd v. Hew & Ors ([2003] UKPC...

Nationality and Statelessness in Asylum Claims: Comprehensive Commentary on YL v Eritrea CG ([2003] UKIAT 16)

Date: Jul 1, 2003

Nationality and Statelessness in Asylum Claims: Comprehensive Commentary on YL v Eritrea CG ([2003] UKIAT 16) Introduction The case of YL v Eritrea CG ([2003] UKIAT 16) adjudicated by the United...

Anufrijeva v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Establishing the Necessity of Notification Before Determination Affecting Benefits

Date: Jun 27, 2003

Anufrijeva v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Establishing the Necessity of Notification Before Determination Affecting Benefits Introduction The case of Anufrijeva v. Secretary of State...

Parochial Church Council v Wallbank: Affirming Chancel Repair Liability and Defining Public Authority under Human Rights Act 1998

Date: Jun 27, 2003

Parochial Church Council v Wallbank: Affirming Chancel Repair Liability and Defining Public Authority under Human Rights Act 1998 Introduction Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Aston Cantlow...

Freedom of Expression vs. Obsolete Legislation: The Rusbridger v Attorney General Judgment

Date: Jun 27, 2003

Freedom of Expression vs. Obsolete Legislation: The Rusbridger v Attorney General Judgment Introduction The case of Rusbridger & Anor v. Her Majesty's Attorney General ([2003] UKHL 38) represents a...

Time Commencement for Employment Appeals Confirmed: Commentary on Sian v. Abbey National Plc [2003] UKEAT 0207_03_2506

Date: Jun 26, 2003

Time Commencement for Employment Appeals Confirmed: Commentary on Sian v. Abbey National Plc [2003] UKEAT 0207_03_2506 1. Introduction Sian v. Abbey National Plc [2003] UKEAT 0207_03_2506 is a...