United Kingdom Case Commentaries

BP Turkey [2002] UKIAT 4332: Establishing Criteria for Assessing Persecution Risk for Asylum Seekers with Low-Level Separatist Involvement

Date: Sep 21, 2002

BP Turkey [2002] UKIAT 4332: Establishing Criteria for Assessing Persecution Risk for Asylum Seekers with Low-Level Separatist Involvement Introduction The case of BP Turkey [2002] UKIAT 4332 deals...

PR (Medical Facilities) Sri Lanka: Establishing Standards for Medical Grounds in Asylum Cases

Date: Sep 19, 2002

PR (Medical Facilities) Sri Lanka: Establishing Standards for Medical Grounds in Asylum Cases Introduction The case of PR (Medical Facilities) Sri Lanka ([2002] UKIAT 4269) presents a pivotal moment...

STARRED B v. Entry Clearance Officer: Establishing the Requirement of 'Proceedings' for Recognition of Islamic Divorces in UK Law

Date: Sep 14, 2002

STARRED B v. Entry Clearance Officer: Establishing the Requirement of 'Proceedings' for Recognition of Islamic Divorces in UK Law Introduction The case of STARRED B v. Entry Clearance Officer,...

Kirton v. Tetrosyl Ltd: Defining Disability Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Date: Aug 24, 2002

Kirton v. Tetrosyl Ltd: Defining Disability Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Introduction The case of Kirton v. Tetrosyl Ltd ([2003] ICR 37) is a pivotal judgment delivered by the United...

Impact of COT 3 Settlement Agreements on Future Victimisation Claims: Analysis of Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust v. Howard

Date: Aug 15, 2002

Impact of COT 3 Settlement Agreements on Future Victimisation Claims: Analysis of Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust v. Howard Introduction The case of Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital...

Burden of Proof in Human Rights Asylum Appeals: Upholding Appellant Responsibility

Date: Aug 14, 2002

Burden of Proof in Human Rights Asylum Appeals: Upholding Appellant Responsibility Introduction The case of HL (Risk, Return, Snakeheads) China CG ([2002] UKIAT 03683) adjudicated by the United...

Impact of Ceasefire Developments and Bribery on Asylum Claims: PT (Risk, Bribery, Release) Sri Lanka CG [2002] UKIAT 03444

Date: Aug 6, 2002

Impact of Ceasefire Developments and Bribery on Asylum Claims PT (Risk, Bribery, Release) Sri Lanka CG [2002] UKIAT 03444 Introduction The case of PT (Risk, Bribery, Release) Sri Lanka CG [2002]...

Refined Assessment of Ethnic Persecution Risks in Asylum Claims: MT v. Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Aug 3, 2002

Refined Assessment of Ethnic Persecution Risks in Asylum Claims: MT v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of MT v. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2002]...

Recognition of "Fallen Women" as a Particular Social Group in Asylum Law: Commentary on BK (Risk, Adultery, PSG) India CG [2002] UKIAT 3387

Date: Aug 3, 2002

Recognition of "Fallen Women" as a Particular Social Group in Asylum Law: Commentary on BK (Risk, Adultery, PSG) India CG [2002] UKIAT 3387 Introduction The case BK (Risk, Adultery, PSG) India CG...

Article 3 ECHR Protection for Homosexual Asylum Claimant Under Inhumane Prison Conditions: MS Macedonia CG ([2002] UKIAT 3308)

Date: Jul 31, 2002

Article 3 ECHR Protection for Homosexual Asylum Claimant Under Inhumane Prison Conditions: MS Macedonia CG ([2002] UKIAT 3308) 1. Introduction The case of MS (Risk, Homosexuality, Military Service)...

Inaccessibility of Home Areas and Article 3 Protections: Analysis of PO (Risk Return, General) Sierra Leone CG ([2002] UKIAT 03285)

Date: Jul 31, 2002

Inaccessibility of Home Areas and Article 3 Protections: Analysis of PO (Risk Return, General) Sierra Leone CG ([2002] UKIAT 03285) Introduction The case PO (Risk Return, General) Sierra Leone CG...

VAT Implications on Agent-Handled Postal Charges: Insights from Customs and Excise v. Plantiflor Ltd [2002]

Date: Jul 26, 2002

VAT Implications on Agent-Handled Postal Charges: Insights from Customs and Excise v. Plantiflor Ltd [2002] Introduction The case of Customs and Excise v. Plantiflor Ltd ([2002] WLR 2287) adjudicated...

Robinson v. Secretary of State for Northern Ireland [2002]: Validating Elections Beyond the Six-Week Period

Date: Jul 26, 2002

Robinson v. Secretary of State for Northern Ireland [2002]: Validating Elections Beyond the Six-Week Period Introduction The case of Robinson v. Secretary of State for Northern Ireland & Ors ([2002]...

Assessment of Need Independent of Financial Resources: Insights from Robertson v. Fife Council [2002] UKHL 35

Date: Jul 26, 2002

Assessment of Need Independent of Financial Resources: Insights from Robertson v. Fife Council [2002] UKHL 35 Introduction The case of Robertson v. Fife Council [2002] UKHL 35 marks a significant...

Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983: Prohibition of Charging for After-Care Services Established

Date: Jul 26, 2002

Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983: Prohibition of Charging for After-Care Services Established Introduction The case of Manchester City Council v. Ex P Stennet [2002] UKHL 34 is a landmark...

Deductibility of Employee Benefit Trust Contributions Confirmed: Dextra Accessories Ltd & Ors v. Inspector Of Taxes [2003]

Date: Jul 26, 2002

Deductibility of Employee Benefit Trust Contributions Confirmed: Dextra Accessories Ltd & Ors v. Inspector Of Taxes [2003] Introduction The case of Dextra Accessories Ltd & Ors v. Inspector Of Taxes...

Seneque & Anor v. Director of Public Prosecutions (Mauritius) [2002] UKPC 42: Defining the Burden of Proof in False News Publication

Date: Jul 25, 2002

Seneque & Anor v. Director of Public Prosecutions (Mauritius) [2002] UKPC 42: Defining the Burden of Proof in False News Publication 1. Introduction The case of Seneque & Anor v. Director of Public...

Zaiwalla & Co v. Walia: A Landmark Judgment on Aggravated Damages in Employment Discrimination

Date: Jul 25, 2002

Zaiwalla & Co v. Walia: A Landmark Judgment on Aggravated Damages in Employment Discrimination 1. Introduction The case of Zaiwalla & Co v. Walia ([2002] UKEAT 451_00_2407) is a seminal judgment in...

Mills v. Her Majesty Advocate: Independent Guarantees of Article 6(1) ECHR and Remedies for Unreasonable Delay

Date: Jul 23, 2002

Mills v. Her Majesty Advocate: Independent Guarantees of Article 6(1) ECHR and Remedies for Unreasonable Delay Introduction The case of Mills v. Her Majesty Advocate & Anor (2002 GWD 26-886)...

Affirmation of Courts-Martial Compliance with Article 6(1) ECHR

Date: Jul 19, 2002

Affirmation of Courts-Martial Compliance with Article 6(1) ECHR in R v Boyd and Others [2002] Introduction The case of R v Boyd, R v Spear, and R v Hastie [2002] UKHL 31, heard by the United Kingdom...