United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Clarifying "Same Damage" in Contribution Claims under the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978: Royal Brompton Hospital v Hammond

Date: Apr 26, 2002

Clarifying "Same Damage" in Contribution Claims under the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978: Royal Brompton Hospital v Hammond Introduction In the landmark case Royal Brompton Hospital National...

Heaton v Axa Equity & Law Assurance Society Plc: Clarifying the Scope of Settlement Agreements in Concurrent Contractual Claims

Date: Apr 26, 2002

Heaton v Axa Equity & Law Assurance Society Plc: Clarifying the Scope of Settlement Agreements in Concurrent Contractual Claims Introduction The case of Heaton and Others v. Axa Equity & Law...

Settlement Agreements and Third-Party Liability: Cape & Dalgleish v. Fitzgerald and Others

Date: Apr 26, 2002

Settlement Agreements and Third-Party Liability: Cape & Dalgleish v. Fitzgerald and Others Introduction The case of Cape & Dalgleish v. Fitzgerald and Others ([2002] UKHL 16) is a pivotal judgment...

CB v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Misapplication of Standard of Proof in Article 8 Family Life Considerations

Date: Apr 20, 2002

CB v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Misapplication of Standard of Proof in Article 8 Family Life Considerations Introduction The case CB v. Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Preservation of Substantive Rights in Interim Property Sale Orders: On Demand Information Plc v Gerson

Date: Apr 19, 2002

Preservation of Substantive Rights in Interim Property Sale Orders: On Demand Information Plc v Gerson Introduction On Demand Information Plc & Ors v. Michael Gerson (Finance) & Ors ([2002] UKHL 13)...

Randall v. R (Cayman Islands) [2002] 2 Cr App R 17: Upholding Fair Trial Standards

Date: Apr 17, 2002

Randall v. R (Cayman Islands) [2002] 2 Cr App R 17: Upholding Fair Trial Standards Introduction Randall v. R (Cayman Islands) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Privy Council on April 16, 2002. The...

Mitie Managed Services Ltd v. French & Ors: Establishing Principles on TUPE Regulation 5(2) and Profit-Sharing Entitlements

Date: Apr 13, 2002

Mitie Managed Services Ltd v. French & Ors: Establishing Principles on TUPE Regulation 5(2) and Profit-Sharing Entitlements Introduction The case of Mitie Managed Services Ltd v. French & Ors ([2002]...

Market Force (UK) Ltd v. Hunt: Reinforcing Procedural Fairness in Unfair Dismissal Compensation

Date: Apr 11, 2002

Market Force (UK) Ltd v. Hunt: Reinforcing Procedural Fairness in Unfair Dismissal Compensation Introduction The case of Market Force (UK) Ltd v. Hunt ([2002] UKEAT 393_01_1004) adjudicated by the...

Mapesa v. Secretary of State: Affirming the Standards for Credibility and Risk Assessment in Asylum Claims

Date: Apr 9, 2002

Mapesa v. Secretary of State: Affirming the Standards for Credibility and Risk Assessment in Asylum Claims Introduction Mapesa v. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2002] UKIAT 01035) is a...

Refining Human Rights Grounds in Asylum Appeals: The SF (Article 3, Prison Conditions) Iran CG [2002] UKIAT 00973 Decision

Date: Apr 5, 2002

Refining Human Rights Grounds in Asylum Appeals: The SF (Article 3, Prison Conditions) Iran CG [2002] UKIAT 00973 Decision Introduction The case of SF (Article 3, Prison Conditions) Iran CG [2002]...

Hardman v. Mallon: A Landmark Ruling on Maternity Rights and Sex Discrimination in Employment

Date: Mar 26, 2002

Hardman v. Mallon: A Landmark Ruling on Maternity Rights and Sex Discrimination in Employment Introduction Hardman v. Mallon ([2002] UKEAT 0360_01_2503) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...

VAT Implications for Insurance Claims Handling: Insights from WHA Ltd v. Customs and Excise Commissioners

Date: Mar 22, 2002

VAT Implications for Insurance Claims Handling: Insights from WHA Ltd v. Customs and Excise Commissioners Introduction The case of WHA Ltd v. Customs and Excise Commissioners ([2002] V&DR 202)...

R v Shayler [2002] UKHL 11: Official Secrets Act 1989 and Freedom of Expression under Article 10 ECHR

Date: Mar 22, 2002

R v Shayler [2002] UKHL 11: Official Secrets Act 1989 and Freedom of Expression under Article 10 ECHR Introduction In the landmark case of Shayler, R v. ([2002] UKHL 11), the United Kingdom House of...

Twinsectra Limited v Yardley: Establishing an Objective Test for Dishonesty in Equity

Date: Mar 22, 2002

Twinsectra Limited v Yardley: Establishing an Objective Test for Dishonesty in Equity Introduction Twinsectra Limited v Yardley and Others ([2002] 2 AC 164) is a landmark judgment delivered by the...

Opportunity Equity Partners Ltd v. Almeida: Defining Fair Share Valuation in Minority Shareholder Exclusions

Date: Mar 22, 2002

Opportunity Equity Partners Ltd v. Almeida: Defining Fair Share Valuation in Minority Shareholder Exclusions Introduction The case CVC/Opportunity Equity Partners Ltd & Anor v. Almeida ([2002] 2 BCLC...

Proportionality in Article 8: Secretary of State for the Home Department v. AB [2002]

Date: Mar 16, 2002

Proportionality in Article 8: Secretary of State for the Home Department v. AB [2002] UKIAT 00725 Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home Department v. AB [2002] UKIAT 00725 presents...

Limiting Jurisdiction: Employment Tribunal's Temporal Scope in Miller Bros & Anor v Johnston

Date: Mar 15, 2002

Limiting Jurisdiction: Employment Tribunal's Temporal Scope in Miller Bros & Anor v Johnston Introduction Miller Bros & Anor v Johnston ([2002] UKEAT 407_01_1403) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Judicial Boundaries in Child Welfare: Insights from S v. S & Ors ([2002] UKHRR 652)

Date: Mar 15, 2002

Judicial Boundaries in Child Welfare: Insights from S v. S & Ors ([2002] UKHRR 652) Introduction The case of S v. S & Ors ([2002] UKHRR 652) represents a significant judicial examination of the...

Defining the Extra-Territorial Scope of ECHR Articles 5 and 6 in Immigration Appeals: Secretary of State for the Home Department v D (Tamil)

Date: Mar 14, 2002

Defining the Extra-Territorial Scope of ECHR Articles 5 and 6 in Immigration Appeals: Secretary of State for the Home Department v D (Tamil) Introduction In the landmark case Secretary of State for...

BS India [2002] UKIAT 00660: Viability of Alternative Entry Clearance in Family Life Assessments under Article 8

Date: Mar 13, 2002

BS India [2002] UKIAT 00660: Viability of Alternative Entry Clearance in Family Life Assessments under Article 8 Introduction The case of BS India [2002] UKIAT 00660 was adjudicated by the United...