United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Strict Compliance with Anti-Doping Procedures: The Legal Implications of Modahl v British Athletic Federation Limited

Date: Jul 23, 1999

Strict Compliance with Anti-Doping Procedures: The Legal Implications of Modahl v British Athletic Federation Limited Introduction Modahl v British Athletic Federation Limited ([1999] UKHL 37) is a...

Abrogation of the Felony-Murder Rule in Trinidad and Tobago: The Johnson v. The State Judgment

Date: Jul 22, 1999

Abrogation of the Felony-Murder Rule in Trinidad and Tobago: The Johnson v. The State Judgment Introduction Johnson v. The State (Trinidad and Tobago) [1999] UKPC 36 is a landmark judgment delivered...

Abolition of the Felony-Murder Rule in Trinidad and Tobago: A Comprehensive Analysis of Sooklal and Mansingh v. The State

Date: Jul 22, 1999

Abolition of the Felony-Murder Rule in Trinidad and Tobago: A Comprehensive Analysis of Sooklal and Mansingh v. The State Introduction Sooklal and Francis Mansingh v. The State (Trinidad and Tobago)...

Axis West Developments Ltd v. Chartwell Land Investments Ltd (Scotland): Interpretation of Servitude Rights

Date: Jul 16, 1999

Axis West Developments Ltd v. Chartwell Land Investments Ltd (Scotland): Interpretation of Servitude Rights Introduction The House of Lords' decision in Axis West Developments Ltd v. Chartwell Land...

Apportionment of Liability in Self-Inflicted Deaths: Reeves v. Commissioners of Police for the Metropolis

Date: Jul 16, 1999

Apportionment of Liability in Self-Inflicted Deaths: Reeves v. Commissioners of Police for the Metropolis Introduction Commissioners of Police for the Metropolis v. Reeves ([1999] 3 All ER 897) is a...

Subconscious Bias Recognized in Victimisation Claims under RRA 1976: House of Lords Decision in Swiggs v Nagarajan

Date: Jul 16, 1999

Subconscious Bias Recognized in Victimisation Claims under RRA 1976: House of Lords Decision in Swiggs v Nagarajan Introduction Swiggs and Others v. Nagarajan ([1999] ICR 877) is a landmark judgment...

Justification in Disability Discrimination Claims: Baynton v. Saurus General Engineers Ltd [1999] UKEAT 1002

Date: Jul 15, 1999

Justification in Disability Discrimination Claims: Baynton v. Saurus General Engineers Ltd [1999] UKEAT 1002 Introduction The case of Baynton v. Saurus General Engineers Ltd ([1999] UKEAT 1002)...

Sawyer & Ors v. Ahsan: Establishing Jurisdiction under Section 12 of the Race Relations Act 1976

Date: Jul 15, 1999

Sawyer & Ors v. Ahsan: Establishing Jurisdiction under Section 12 of the Race Relations Act 1976 Introduction Sawyer & Ors v. Ahsan ([1999] UKEAT 1299_98_1407) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Access to Justice: Right to Journalistic Interviews for Prisoners Challenging Convictions – Ex Parte Simms and Ex Parte O'Brien [1999]

Date: Jul 9, 1999

Access to Justice: Right to Journalistic Interviews for Prisoners Challenging Convictions Ex Parte Simms and Ex Parte O'Brien [1999] Introduction The landmark case of Secretary of State for the Home...

Mann v. Secretary of State for Employment: Establishing Limits on Statutory Guarantees in Employer Insolvency

Date: Jul 9, 1999

Mann v. Secretary of State for Employment: Establishing Limits on Statutory Guarantees in Employer Insolvency Introduction Mann and Others v. Secretary of State for Employment ([1999] UKHL 29) is a...

Murray v. Foyle Meats Ltd: Redefining Redundancy Criteria in Employment Law

Date: Jul 9, 1999

Murray v. Foyle Meats Ltd: Redefining Redundancy Criteria in Employment Law Introduction The case of Murray and Another v. Foyle Meats Ltd (Northern Ireland) ([2000] AC 51) serves as a pivotal moment...

Broad Interpretation of 'Consideration' in Planning Law: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea v. Lawrie Plantation Services Ltd [1999]

Date: Jul 9, 1999

Broad Interpretation of 'Consideration' in Planning Law: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea v. Lawrie Plantation Services Ltd [1999] Introduction The case of Royal Borough of Kensington and...

Broad Interpretation of 'Danger' in Unfair Dismissal: Harvest Press Ltd v. McCaffrey

Date: Jul 8, 1999

Broad Interpretation of 'Danger' in Unfair Dismissal: Harvest Press Ltd v. McCaffrey ([1999] UKEAT 488_99_0707) Introduction The case of Harvest Press Ltd v. McCaffrey ([1999] UKEAT 488_99_0707)...

VAT Treatment of Combined Supplies: Commissioners of Customs and Excise v. British Telecommunications Plc

Date: Jul 2, 1999

VAT Treatment of Combined Supplies: Commissioners of Customs and Excise v. British Telecommunications Plc Introduction The case Commissioners of Customs and Excise v. British Telecommunications Plc...

Curing Procedural Defects in Redundancy Dismissals: Lloyd v. Taylor Woodrow Construction [1999]

Date: Jul 2, 1999

Curing Procedural Defects in Redundancy Dismissals: Lloyd v. Taylor Woodrow Construction [1999] Introduction Lloyd v. Taylor Woodrow Construction ([1999] UKEAT 1116_98_0107) is a pivotal case...

Clarifying 'As of Right': House of Lords Establishes Objective Criteria for Registering Village Greens

Date: Jun 25, 1999

Clarifying 'As of Right': House of Lords Establishes Objective Criteria for Registering Village Greens Introduction The case of Oxfordshire County Council and Others, Ex Parte Sunningwell Parish...

Piglowska v Piglowski [1999]: Ensuring Fairness in Matrimonial Asset Division Amid Soaring Legal Costs

Date: Jun 25, 1999

Piglowska v. Piglowski [1999]: Ensuring Fairness in Matrimonial Asset Division Amid Soaring Legal Costs Introduction Piglowska v. Piglowski ([1999] 2 FCR 481) is a landmark judgment delivered by the...

Recognition of Tenancy by Licensees: Bruton v. London and Quadrant Housing Trust

Date: Jun 25, 1999

Recognition of Tenancy by Licensees: Bruton v. London and Quadrant Housing Trust Introduction Bruton v. London and Quadrant Housing Trust [2000] 1 AC 406 is a landmark judgment by the United Kingdom...

Restricting Amendments to Originating Applications: Lewis v. Blue Arrow Care Ltd [1999] UKEAT 694_99_2306

Date: Jun 24, 1999

Restricting Amendments to Originating Applications: Lewis v. Blue Arrow Care Ltd [1999] UKEAT 694_99_2306 Introduction Lewis v. Blue Arrow Care Ltd is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United Kingdom...

Deductibility of Legal Expenses to Preserve Trade: Mcknight v Sheppard [1999] WLR 1333

Date: Jun 18, 1999

Deductibility of Legal Expenses to Preserve Trade: Mcknight v Sheppard [1999] WLR 1333 Introduction The case of Mcknight (Her Majesty's Inspector of Taxes) v. Sheppard ([1999] WLR 1333) presents a...