United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Jordan v PSNI: Establishing Protocols for Damages Claims in Legacy Inquest Cases

Date: Mar 7, 2019

Jordan v PSNI: Establishing Protocols for Damages Claims in Legacy Inquest Cases Introduction The case of Jordan v Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), decided by the United Kingdom Supreme...

Enhancing the Role of Medical Experts in Asylum Cases: KV (Sri Lanka) v. Home Department

Date: Mar 7, 2019

Enhancing the Role of Medical Experts in Asylum Cases: KV (Sri Lanka) v. Home Department Introduction The case of KV (Sri Lanka) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2019] UKSC 10)...

Hyrax Resourcing Ltd: Establishing Notifiable Tax Avoidance Arrangements

Date: Mar 6, 2019

Hyrax Resourcing Ltd: Establishing Notifiable Tax Avoidance Arrangements Introduction The case of Revenue & Customs v. Hyrax Resourcing Ltd & Ors ([2019] UKFTT 175 (TC)) represents a significant...

Establishing Judicial Oversight in Withdrawal of Immigration Appeals: An Analysis of Anwar (2019) UKUT 125 (IAC)

Date: Mar 6, 2019

Establishing Judicial Oversight in Withdrawal of Immigration Appeals: An Analysis of Anwar (2019) UKUT 125 (IAC) 1. Introduction The case of Anwar (rule 17(1): withdrawal of appeal) Pakistan [2019]...

RA (s.117C: "Unduly Harsh" Standard in Deportation Cases Established

Date: Mar 5, 2019

RA (s.117C: "Unduly Harsh" Standard in Deportation Cases Established Introduction The case of RA (s.117C: "Unduly Harsh"; Offence: Seriousness) Iraq [2019] UKUT 123 (IAC) marks a significant...

Enhancing Public Interest in Deportation: MS (s.117C(6)) Philippines [2019]

Date: Mar 5, 2019

Enhancing Public Interest in Deportation: MS (s.117C(6)) Philippines [2019] Introduction The case of MS (s.117C(6)) Philippines [2019] addresses the complexities surrounding the deportation of a...

Affirmation of Substantive Legitimate Expectation in Public Inquiry Promises

Date: Feb 28, 2019

Affirmation of Substantive Legitimate Expectation in Public Inquiry Promises Introduction The case of Finucane, Re Application for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland) ([2019] UKSC 7) is a landmark...

Konecny v. District Court in Brno-Venkov: Clarifying Conviction Criteria under the European Arrest Warrant

Date: Feb 28, 2019

Konecny v. District Court in Brno-Venkov: Clarifying Conviction Criteria under the European Arrest Warrant Introduction The case of Konecny v. District Court in Brno-Venkov ([2019] UKSC 8) presents a...

Clarifying 'Reasonable Expectation' Under Section 117B(6): Insights from JG v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] UKUT 72 (IAC)

Date: Feb 27, 2019

Clarifying 'Reasonable Expectation' Under Section 117B(6): Insights from JG v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] UKUT 72 (IAC) Introduction The case of JG (s 117B(6): "reasonable to...

Supreme Court Clarifies Limits on Suing Unnamed Defendants in Road Accident Cases

Date: Feb 21, 2019

Supreme Court Clarifies Limits on Suing Unnamed Defendants in Road Accident Cases 1. Introduction Cameron v. Liverpool Victoria Insurance Co Ltd ([2019] UKSC 6) is a landmark decision by the United...

Imposition of Electronic Communications Code Rights via Lease: Comprehensive Analysis of EE Ltd & Anor v. London Borough Of Islington

Date: Feb 19, 2019

Imposition of Electronic Communications Code Rights via Lease: Comprehensive Analysis of EE Ltd & Anor v. London Borough Of Islington Introduction The case of EE Ltd & Anor v. London Borough Of...

DSG Retail Ltd v MasterCard: CAT Sets Precedent on Limitation Periods in Private Competition Law Actions under Consumer Rights Act 2015

Date: Feb 15, 2019

DSG Retail Ltd v MasterCard: CAT Sets Precedent on Limitation Periods in Private Competition Law Actions under Consumer Rights Act 2015 Introduction The case of DSG Retail Limited and Another v....

Establishing Causation in Professional Negligence: The Supreme Court's Clarification in Perry v. Raleys Solicitors

Date: Feb 14, 2019

Establishing Causation in Professional Negligence: The Supreme Court's Clarification in Perry v. Raleys Solicitors Introduction The case of Perry v. Raleys Solicitors ([2019] UKSC 5) marks a...

Wells v. Devani: Enforcing Estate Agent Commission through Implied Terms and Statutory Compliance

Date: Feb 14, 2019

Wells v. Devani: Enforcing Estate Agent Commission through Implied Terms and Statutory Compliance Introduction Wells v. Devani ([2019] UKSC 4) is a landmark judgment delivered by the United Kingdom...

Atherton v. Revenue and Customs: Redefining Discovery Assessments and Taxpayer Carelessness

Date: Feb 13, 2019

Atherton v. Revenue and Customs: Redefining Discovery Assessments and Taxpayer Carelessness Introduction Atherton v. Revenue and Customs ([2019] UKUT 41 (TCC)) is a landmark decision delivered by the...

Recognition of Discriminatory Constructive Dismissal under the Equality Act 2010: Analysis of McLeary v. One Housing Group Ltd

Date: Feb 7, 2019

Recognition of Discriminatory Constructive Dismissal under the Equality Act 2010 Analysis of McLeary v. One Housing Group Ltd ([2019] UKEAT 0124_18_0602) 1. Introduction The case of McLeary v. One...

Limitation of Human Rights Grounds in EEA Appeals: Commentary on Munday [2019] UKUT 91(IAC)

Date: Feb 5, 2019

Limitation of Human Rights Grounds in EEA Appeals: Commentary on Munday [2019] UKUT 91(IAC) Introduction The case of Tatsanee Srisuwan Munday versus the Immigration Officer, Coquelles, decided by the...

Upper Tribunal Clarifies "New Matter" Under Section 85 NIAA 2002: AK and IK v Secretary of State

Date: Feb 2, 2019

Upper Tribunal Clarifies "New Matter" Under Section 85 NIAA 2002: AK and IK v Secretary of State Introduction The case of AK and IK v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2019] UKUT 67 (IAC))...

Reevaluating Judicial Review Applications: Insights from Maharaj v. National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago

Date: Jan 31, 2019

Reevaluating Judicial Review Applications: Insights from Maharaj v. National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Introduction The case of Maharaj v. National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and...

Legality and Proportionality in Criminal Record Disclosure: Comprehensive Commentary on Gallagher for Judicial Review (NI) [2019] UKSC 3

Date: Jan 31, 2019

Legality and Proportionality in Criminal Record Disclosure: Comprehensive Commentary on Gallagher for Judicial Review (NI) [2019] UKSC 3 Introduction The case of Gallagher for Judicial Review (NI)...