United Kingdom Case Commentaries

MH v. Czech Republic: Establishing Standards for Sufficiency of Protection under Article 3 ECHR

Date: Jun 8, 2002

MH v. Czech Republic: Establishing Standards for Sufficiency of Protection under Article 3 ECHR Introduction The case of MH v. Czech Republic ([2002] UKIAT 1845) presents a pivotal examination of the...

Sub-Participation Agreements and Proprietary Interests: Insights from Lloyds TSB Bank plc v Clarke & Anor (2002)

Date: May 30, 2002

Sub-Participation Agreements and Proprietary Interests: Insights from Lloyds TSB Bank plc v Clarke & Anor (Bahamas) (2002) Introduction Lloyds TSB Bank plc v Clarke & Anor (Bahamas) is a pivotal...

Apparent Bias in Judicial Proceedings: An In-depth Analysis of Man O'War Station Ltd & Anor v. Auckland City Council & Anor

Date: May 30, 2002

Apparent Bias in Judicial Proceedings: An In-depth Analysis of Man O'War Station Ltd & Anor v. Auckland City Council & Anor Introduction The case of Man O'War Station Ltd & Anor v. Auckland City...

Affirming the Accused's Right to Call Defense Witnesses: The Tiwari v. Trinidad and Tobago Judgment

Date: May 30, 2002

Affirming the Accused's Right to Call Defense Witnesses: The Tiwari v. Trinidad and Tobago Judgment Introduction Tiwari v. Trinidad and Tobago ([2002] UKPC 29) is a seminal case adjudicated by the...

MB v Algeria: Defining the Limits of Article 9 in Asylum Law

Date: May 29, 2002

MB v Algeria: Defining the Limits of Article 9 in Asylum Law Introduction The case of MB (Article 2, Article 3) Algeria CG ([2002] UKIAT 01704) adjudicated by the United Kingdom Asylum and...

Judicial Review Commencement Upon Grant of Planning Permission: Precedent Set by London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham [2002] UKHL 23

Date: May 24, 2002

Judicial Review Commencement Upon Grant of Planning Permission: Precedent Set by London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham [2002] UKHL 23 Introduction The case of London Borough of Hammersmith and...

Discretionary Consequences of Time Limit Breaches in Public Service Disciplinary Proceedings: Charles v Judicial and Legal Service Commission & Anor

Date: May 21, 2002

Discretionary Consequences of Time Limit Breaches in Public Service Disciplinary Proceedings: Charles v Judicial and Legal Service Commission & Anor Introduction The case of Charles v Judicial and...

CB (Detailed Appraisal) Sri Lanka [2002] UKIAT 01547: Establishing the Boundaries of Governmental Control in Asylum Determinations

Date: May 17, 2002

CB (Detailed Appraisal) Sri Lanka [2002] UKIAT 01547: Establishing the Boundaries of Governmental Control in Asylum Determinations Introduction The case of CB (Detailed Appraisal) Sri Lanka [2002]...

Kuwait Airways Corp v Iraqi Airways Co: Upholding International Law and Public Policy in Tortious Claims

Date: May 17, 2002

Kuwait Airways Corp v Iraqi Airways Co: Upholding International Law and Public Policy in Tortious Claims Introduction Kuwait Airways Corporation v Iraqi Airways Company and Others ([2002] UKHL 19) is...

Preservation of Legal Professional Privilege under Section 20(1) – House of Lords Decision in Special Commissioner v Morgan Grenfell

Date: May 17, 2002

Preservation of Legal Professional Privilege under Section 20(1) – House of Lords Decision in Special Commissioner v Morgan Grenfell Introduction The case of Special Commissioner and Another v Morgan...

Ex Parte Rottman: Clarifying Police Search Powers in Extradition Cases

Date: May 17, 2002

Ex Parte Rottman: Clarifying Police Search Powers in Extradition Cases House of Lords | [2002] UKHL 20 | 16 May 2002 Introduction Ex Parte Rottman is a landmark judgment delivered by the United...

Constitutional Proceedings and Limitation Periods: The Durity v Attorney General Judgment

Date: May 14, 2002

Constitutional Proceedings and Limitation Periods: The Durity v Attorney General Judgment Introduction The case of Durity v Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago is a landmark decision that...

XH (Illegal Departure, Risk Return) China CG [2002] UKIAT 01478: Establishing the Prevalence of Fines Over Imprisonment in Asylum Risk Assessments

Date: May 11, 2002

Establishing Prevalence of Fines Over Imprisonment in Asylum Risk Assessments: Analysis of XH (Illegal Departure, Risk Return) China CG [2002] UKIAT 01478 Introduction The case of XH (Illegal...

Forfeiture of Company Assets in Smuggling Operations: Insights from Houlton Meats Ltd v. Customs and Excise

Date: May 8, 2002

Forfeiture of Company Assets in Smuggling Operations: Insights from Houlton Meats Ltd v. Customs and Excise Introduction The case of Houlton Meats Limited v. The Commissioners of Customs and Excise...

Interpretation of Paragraph 310 of HC395 in Foreign Adoption Cases: VB v Entry Clearance Officer-Ghana ([2003] INLR 54)

Date: May 3, 2002

Interpretation of Paragraph 310 of HC395 in Foreign Adoption Cases: VB v Entry Clearance Officer-Ghana ([2003] INLR 54) Introduction The case of VB v. Entry Clearance Officer-Ghana ([2003] INLR 54)...

Refutation of Article 3 Human Rights Breach in Asylum Cases: Insights from STARRED Secretary of State for the Home Department v. BC (Kurmanji)

Date: May 3, 2002

Refutation of Article 3 Human Rights Breach in Asylum Cases: Insights from STARRED Secretary of State for the Home Department v. BC (Kurmanji) Introduction The case of STARRED Secretary of State for...

Kells v. Pilkington Plc: Redefining the Equal Pay Comparator Period

Date: May 3, 2002

Kells v. Pilkington Plc: Redefining the Equal Pay Comparator Period Introduction Kells v. Pilkington Plc ([2002] 2 CMLR 63) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United Kingdom Employment Appeal...

Affirmation of Article 3 and Article 8 Protections in Asylum Law: Comprehensive Analysis of MM v. Algeria CG [2002] UKIAT 1327

Date: May 2, 2002

Affirmation of Article 3 and Article 8 Protections in Asylum Law: Comprehensive Analysis of MM v. Algeria CG [2002] UKIAT 1327 Introduction The case of MM (Article 3, Article 8, IFA) Algeria CG...

Reforming the Interpretation of Section 32(2) under the Limitation Act 1980: Insights from Cave v Robinson Jarvis & Rolf

Date: Apr 26, 2002

Reforming the Interpretation of Section 32(2) under the Limitation Act 1980: Insights from Cave v Robinson Jarvis & Rolf Introduction Cave v Robinson Jarvis & Rolf ([2003] AC 384) is a landmark...

Exclusion of Liability in Joint Insurance Schemes: Insight from Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd v. Taylor Young Partnership

Date: Apr 26, 2002

Exclusion of Liability in Joint Insurance Schemes: Insight from Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd v. Taylor Young Partnership Introduction The case of Co-Operative Retail Services Limited and Others...