United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Interpretation of Section 64(3B) of PACE in AG Reference No. 3 of 1999: Admissibility of Evidence from Prohibited DNA Investigations

Date: Dec 15, 2000

Interpretation of Section 64(3B) of PACE in AG Reference No. 3 of 1999: Admissibility of Evidence from Prohibited DNA Investigations Introduction The case of Attorney General's Reference No. 3 of...

Halfpenny v. Ige Medical Systems Limited: Clarifying the Right to Return from Maternity Leave

Date: Dec 15, 2000

Halfpenny v. Ige Medical Systems Limited: Clarifying the Right to Return from Maternity Leave Introduction Halfpenny v. Ige Medical Systems Limited ([2000] UKHL 64; [2001] IRLR 96) is a landmark...

Admissibility of Foreign Lawful Intercepts in UK Courts – Regina v. P. and others [2000] UKHL 69

Date: Dec 12, 2000

Admissibility of Foreign Lawful Intercepts in UK Courts – Regina v. P. and others [2000] UKHL 69 Introduction The case of Regina v. P. and others [2000] UKHL 69 presented significant legal questions...

Clarifying 'Employment' vs 'Navigation' in Time Charter Agreements: Whistler International Ltd v Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd

Date: Dec 8, 2000

Clarifying 'Employment' vs 'Navigation' in Time Charter Agreements: Whistler International Ltd v Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd Introduction The case of Whistler International Limited v. Kawasaki Kisen...

Establishing Uniform Criteria for Interim Relief in the Implementation of EU Directives: House of Lords' Ruling in Ex Parte Imperial Tobacco

Date: Dec 8, 2000

Establishing Uniform Criteria for Interim Relief in the Implementation of EU Directives: House of Lords' Ruling in Ex Parte Imperial Tobacco Introduction The case Secretary of State For Health and...

Clarifying Ministerial Authority to Restrict Rents under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Commentary on Secretary of State for the Environment v. Spath Holme Limited [2001] UKHL 61

Date: Dec 8, 2000

Clarifying Ministerial Authority to Restrict Rents under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Commentary on Secretary of State for the Environment v. Spath Holme Limited [2001] UKHL 61 Introduction In...

Affirming Section 172(2)(a): Procurator Fiscal v. Brown and Its Compatibility with Article 6 ECHR

Date: Dec 6, 2000

Affirming Section 172(2)(a): Procurator Fiscal v. Brown and Its Compatibility with Article 6 ECHR Introduction Procurator Fiscal v. Brown (Scotland) ([2001] RTR 11) is a pivotal judgment delivered by...

Cheesman & Others v. R Brewer Contracts Ltd [2001] IRLR 144: Clarifying TUPE Transfer Criteria

Date: Dec 1, 2000

Cheesman & Others v. R Brewer Contracts Ltd [2001] IRLR 144: Clarifying TUPE Transfer Criteria Introduction The case of Cheesman & Others v. R Brewer Contracts Ltd ([2001] IRLR 144) was adjudicated...

T Choithram International SA v. Pagarani: Establishing the Definitive Completion of Gifts to Charitable Trusts

Date: Nov 30, 2000

T Choithram International SA v. Pagarani: Establishing the Definitive Completion of Gifts to Charitable Trusts Introduction The case of T Choithram International SA v. Pagarani ([2001] 1 WLR 1)...

Interpreting "State of Premises" Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990: Insights from Birmingham City Council v. Oakley

Date: Nov 30, 2000

Interpreting "State of Premises" Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990: Insights from Birmingham City Council v. Oakley Introduction Birmingham City Council v. Oakley ([2001] LGR 110) is a...

Clarifying Political Opinion in Asylum Claims Against Non-State Actors: STARRED EG Judgment

Date: Nov 25, 2000

Clarifying Political Opinion in Asylum Claims Against Non-State Actors: STARRED EG Judgment Introduction The STARRED EG (Non-state actors: Acero-Garces disapproved) (Colombia) judgment, delivered on...

Krippendorf v. General Medical Council: Redefining Standards for Professional Performance Assessments

Date: Nov 25, 2000

Krippendorf v. General Medical Council: Redefining Standards for Professional Performance Assessments Introduction Krippendorf v. The General Medical Council ([2000] UKPC 45) is a pivotal case that...

Establishing Substantial Part in Artistic Copyright Infringement: Insights from Designer Guild Ltd v Russell Williams (Washington DC)

Date: Nov 24, 2000

Establishing Substantial Part in Artistic Copyright Infringement: Insights from Designer Guild Ltd v Russell Williams (Washington DC) Introduction The case of Designer Guild Limited v. Russell...

Timeframe for Complaints under Protective Awards: Insights from Howlett Marine Services Ltd v. Bowlam & Ors

Date: Nov 9, 2000

Timeframe for Complaints under Protective Awards: Insights from *Howlett Marine Services Ltd v. Bowlam & Ors* Introduction The case Howlett Marine Services Ltd v. Bowlam & Ors ([2001] ICR 595)...

Expanded Interpretation of Public Meetings Under Defamation Law: Insights from Turkington v Times Newspapers

Date: Nov 3, 2000

Expanded Interpretation of Public Meetings Under Defamation Law: Insights from Turkington v Times Newspapers Introduction Turkington and Others v. Times Newspapers Limited (Northern Ireland) [2000]...

Miah v. Khan: Expanding the Scope of Partnership Formation in Pre-Commencement Joint Ventures

Date: Nov 3, 2000

Miah v. Khan: Expanding the Scope of Partnership Formation in Pre-Commencement Joint Ventures Introduction Miah & Ors v. Khan ([2000] 1 WLR 2123) is a landmark judgment delivered by the United...

Secretary of State v. Eastaway [2000] UKHL 56: Clarifying Appellate Jurisdiction in Permission Refusals

Date: Nov 3, 2000

Secretary of State v. Eastaway [2000] UKHL 56: Clarifying Appellate Jurisdiction in Permission Refusals Introduction The case of Secretary of State For Trade and Industry v. Eastaway ([2000] UKHL 56;...

MNM Guidelines Reinforced: Ensuring Fairness in Asylum Adjudications

Date: Nov 1, 2000

MNM Guidelines Reinforced: Ensuring Fairness in Asylum Adjudications Introduction The case of MNM (Surendran guidelines for Adjudicators) (Kenya) ([2000] UKIAT 00005) before the United Kingdom Asylum...

Balancing Fair Trial Rights and Public Interest: Insights from Flowers v. The Queen (Jamaica) [2000] UKPC 41

Date: Oct 31, 2000

Balancing Fair Trial Rights and Public Interest: Insights from Flowers v. The Queen (Jamaica) [2000] UKPC 41 Introduction Flowers v. The Queen (Jamaica) [2000] UKPC 41 is a landmark case adjudicated...

Cadogan Estates Limited v. McMahon [2000] UKHL 52: Clarifying Obligations in Statutory Tenancies

Date: Oct 27, 2000

Cadogan Estates Limited v. McMahon [2000] UKHL 52: Clarifying Obligations in Statutory Tenancies Introduction Cadogan Estates Limited v. McMahon ([2000] UKHL 52) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...