United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Qua v. John Ford Morrison Solicitors: Defining Reasonableness in Dependants' Leave

Date: Jan 15, 2003

Qua v. John Ford Morrison Solicitors: Defining Reasonableness in Dependants' Leave Introduction Qua v. John Ford Morrison Solicitors ([2003] ICR 482) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...

Ensuring Current Objective Evidence in Asylum Determinations: Insights from S v. Secretary of State for the Home Department (Sierra Leone) [2003] UKIAT 75

Date: Jan 11, 2003

Ensuring Current Objective Evidence in Asylum Determinations: Insights from S v. Secretary of State for the Home Department (Sierra Leone) [2003] UKIAT 75 Introduction The case of S v. Secretary of...

Sufficiency of State Protection in Asylum Law: Comprehensive Analysis of AH (Sufficiency of Protection, Sunni Extremists) Pakistan CG ([2002] UKIAT 5862)

Date: Jan 1, 2003

Sufficiency of State Protection in Asylum Law: Comprehensive Analysis of AH (Sufficiency of Protection, Sunni Extremists) Pakistan CG ([2002] UKIAT 5862) Introduction The case of AH (Sufficiency of...

Assessment of Persecution Risk and Non-Return Policies in Asylum Cases: An Analysis of MN v. Zimbabwe [2002] UKIAT 5806

Date: Dec 20, 2002

Assessment of Persecution Risk and Non-Return Policies in Asylum Cases: An Analysis of MN v. Zimbabwe [2002] UKIAT 5806 Introduction The case of MN v. Zimbabwe ([2002] UKIAT 5806) before the United...

Inland Revenue & Ors v. Post Office Ltd (2002) UKEAT 0442: Redefining Employment Status of Sub-Postmasters

Date: Dec 19, 2002

Inland Revenue & Ors v. Post Office Ltd (2002) UKEAT 0442: Redefining Employment Status of Sub-Postmasters Introduction The case of Inland Revenue & Ors v. Post Office Ltd ([2002] UKEAT 0442_01_1812)...

Balancing Freedom of Expression and the Rule of Law: The Landmark Decision in Attorney General v. Punch Ltd

Date: Dec 13, 2002

Balancing Freedom of Expression and the Rule of Law: The Landmark Decision in Attorney General v. Punch Ltd Introduction The case of Attorney General v. Punch Ltd ([2003] 1 AC 1046) is a seminal...

Reevaluating Employment Status in Agency Assignments: The Precedent of Dacas v Brook Street Bureau

Date: Dec 12, 2002

Reevaluating Employment Status in Agency Assignments: The Precedent of Dacas v Brook Street Bureau Introduction The case of Dacas v Brook Street Bureau (UK) Ltd & Anor ([2002] UKEAT 492_02_1112)...

Darnton v. University of Surrey: Strengthening the 'Protected Disclosure' Requirement

Date: Dec 12, 2002

Darnton v. University of Surrey: Strengthening the 'Protected Disclosure' Requirement Introduction Darnton v. University of Surrey ([2003] IRLR 133) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...

Proportionality of VAT Default Surcharges: Greengate Furniture Ltd v. Customs and Excise (2002)

Date: Dec 12, 2002

Proportionality of VAT Default Surcharges: Greengate Furniture Ltd v. Customs and Excise (2002) 1. Introduction The case of Greengate Furniture Ltd v. Customs and Excise ([2002] UKVAT V17976)...

Viable Internal Relocation in Asylum Claims: Insights from MM (Ahmadi) Pakistan [2002] UKIAT 05714

Date: Dec 11, 2002

Viable Internal Relocation in Asylum Claims: Insights from MM (Ahmadi) Pakistan [2002] UKIAT 05714 Introduction The case of MM (Ahmadi) Pakistan ([2002] UKIAT 05714) presents a critical examination...

Rao v. General Medical Council: Reevaluating Serious Professional Misconduct in Single Incidents

Date: Dec 10, 2002

Rao v. General Medical Council: Reevaluating Serious Professional Misconduct in Single Incidents Introduction The case of Rao v. General Medical Council (GMC) ([2003] Lloyd's Rep Med 62) presents a...

Establishing Lack of Persecution in Asylum Claims: SA (Fair Trial, Prison Conditions) Pakistan CG [2002] UKIAT 05631

Date: Dec 6, 2002

Establishing Lack of Persecution in Asylum Claims: SA (Fair Trial, Prison Conditions) Pakistan CG [2002] UKIAT 05631 Introduction The case of SA (Pakistan CG [2002] UKIAT 05631) presents a critical...

Interpreting 'Material Part' in Leasehold Enfranchisement: Malekshad v Howard De Walden Estates Ltd ([2003] AC 1013)

Date: Dec 6, 2002

Interpreting 'Material Part' in Leasehold Enfranchisement: Malekshad v Howard De Walden Estates Ltd ([2003] AC 1013) Introduction The case of Malekshad v Howard De Walden Estates Ltd ([2003] AC 1013)...

Vicarious Liability for Fraudulent Partnership Acts: Dubai Aluminium Co Ltd v Salaam

Date: Dec 6, 2002

Vicarious Liability for Fraudulent Partnership Acts: Dubai Aluminium Co Ltd v Salaam Introduction The case of Dubai Aluminium Company Ltd v. Salaam ([2003] 1 BCLC 32) is a pivotal judgment from the...

Establishing Limits on Temporary Appointments in the Teaching Service: Jhagroo v. Teaching Service Commission

Date: Dec 5, 2002

Establishing Limits on Temporary Appointments in the Teaching Service: Jhagroo v. Teaching Service Commission Introduction The case of Jhagroo v. Teaching Service Commission ([2002] UKPC 63)...

Equal Pay and Sex Discrimination: Insights from Prebon Marshall Yamane (UK) Ltd v. Rose [2002] UKEAT 1000_02_0312

Date: Dec 4, 2002

Equal Pay and Sex Discrimination: Insights from Prebon Marshall Yamane (UK) Ltd v. Rose [2002] UKEAT 1000_02_0312 Introduction The case Prebon Marshall Yamane (UK) Ltd v. Rose ([2002] UKEAT...

Authoritative Determinations and Procedural Safeguards in Asylum Appeals: Insights from Secretary of State v. S & K Croatia CG

Date: Dec 4, 2002

Authoritative Determinations and Procedural Safeguards in Asylum Appeals: Insights from Secretary of State v. S & K Croatia CG Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home Department v. S...

Recognition of Sheikhal Sub-Clans as Minority Groups under Refugee Law: Insights from AM v. The Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2002] UKIAT 08403)

Date: Nov 30, 2002

Recognition of Sheikhal Sub-Clans as Minority Groups under Refugee Law: Insights from AM v. The Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2002] UKIAT 08403) Introduction The case of AM v. The...

Discretionary Refusal of Entry Clearance Based on Character and Conduct: Analysis of Bishop v. New Zealand ([2002] UKIAT 05532)

Date: Nov 30, 2002

Discretionary Refusal of Entry Clearance Based on Character and Conduct: Analysis of Bishop v. New Zealand ([2002] UKIAT 05532) Introduction The case of Bishop v. New Zealand ([2002] UKIAT 05532) was...

Adequate State Protection and the Non-Recognition of Particular Social Groups: An Analysis of YK (PSG - Woman) Turkey CG [2002] UKIAT 05491

Date: Nov 29, 2002

Adequate State Protection and the Non-Recognition of Particular Social Groups: An Analysis of YK (PSG - Woman) Turkey CG [2002] UKIAT 05491 Introduction The case of YK (PSG - Woman) Turkey CG ([2002]...