United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Greenwood v. British Airways Plc: Redefining Disability Discrimination under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Date: Jun 18, 1999

Greenwood v. British Airways Plc: Redefining Disability Discrimination under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Introduction Greenwood v. British Airways Plc ([1999] IRLR 600) is a pivotal case...

Clarifying Common Law Duty of Care for Local Authorities: Barrett v. London Borough of Enfield

Date: Jun 18, 1999

Clarifying Common Law Duty of Care for Local Authorities: Barrett v. London Borough of Enfield Introduction The case of Barrett v. London Borough of Enfield ([1999] WLR 79) is a landmark decision by...

Benyon & Ors v. Scadden & Ors: Establishing Precedents on Tribunal Cost Orders and Union Conduct

Date: Jun 15, 1999

Benyon & Ors v. Scadden & Ors: Establishing Precedents on Tribunal Cost Orders and Union Conduct Introduction Benyon & Ors v. Scadden & Ors ([1999] IRLR 700) is a pivotal judgment delivered by the...

Standing to Challenge Liquidators: Principles from Deloitte & Touche AG v. Christopher D Johnson (1999)

Date: Jun 11, 1999

Standing to Challenge Liquidators: Principles from Deloitte & Touche AG v. Christopher D Johnson (1999) Introduction The case of Deloitte & Touche AG v. Christopher D. Johnson and Another ([1999]...

Abuse of Process and Judicial Misdirection in Criminal Trials: Insights from Charles, Carter and Carter v. The State

Date: May 27, 1999

Abuse of Process and Judicial Misdirection in Criminal Trials: Insights from Charles, Carter and Carter v. The State Introduction The case of Charles, Steve Carter, and Leroy Carter v. The State...

Legitimate Expectation in Unfair Prejudice Claims: O'Neill v. Phillips [1999] UKHL 24

Date: May 21, 1999

Legitimate Expectation in Unfair Prejudice Claims: O'Neill v. Phillips [1999] UKHL 24 1. Introduction O'Neill and Another v. Phillips and Others [1999] UKHL 24 is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Extending Victimization Claims to Former Employees under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975: Coote v. Granada Hospitality Ltd

Date: May 20, 1999

Extending Victimization Claims to Former Employees under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975: Coote v. Granada Hospitality Ltd Introduction The case of Coote v. Granada Hospitality Ltd ([1999] UKEAT...

Browne v. The Queen: Constitutional Constraints on Executive Discretion in Sentencing

Date: May 7, 1999

Browne v. The Queen: Constitutional Constraints on Executive Discretion in Sentencing Introduction Browne v. The Queen (St Christopher and Nevis) [1999] UKPC 21 is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Establishing Boundary Lines: Insights from Alan Wibberley Building Ltd v. Insley

Date: Apr 30, 1999

Establishing Boundary Lines: Insights from Alan Wibberley Building Ltd v. Insley Introduction The case of Alan Wibberley Building Ltd v. Insley ([1999] 78 P & CR D19) adjudicated by the United...

Limits of Rectification in Agency Relationships: House of Lords' Decision in Bank of Scotland v. Brunswick Development

Date: Apr 30, 1999

Limits of Rectification in Agency Relationships: House of Lords' Decision in Bank of Scotland v. Brunswick Development Introduction The case of Bank of Scotland v. Brunswick Development ([1999] UKHL...

Reaffirming the Rule Against Perpetuities in Occupational Pension Schemes: Air Jamaica Ltd v. Joy Charlton and Others

Date: Apr 29, 1999

Reaffirming the Rule Against Perpetuities in Occupational Pension Schemes: Air Jamaica Ltd v. Joy Charlton and Others Introduction The landmark case of Air Jamaica Limited v. Joy Charlton and Others...

Thames Valley Police v. Kellaway: Reinforcing Key Principles in Sex Discrimination and Victimisation in Employment Law

Date: Apr 29, 1999

Thames Valley Police v. Kellaway: Reinforcing Key Principles in Sex Discrimination and Victimisation in Employment Law Introduction The case of Thames Valley Police v. Kellaway ([2000] IRLR 170) is a...

Kudrath v. Ministry of Defence: Establishing Principles of Sex Discrimination in Military Training

Date: Apr 27, 1999

Kudrath v. Ministry of Defence: Establishing Principles of Sex Discrimination in Military Training Introduction Kudrath v. Ministry of Defence ([1999] UKEAT 422_97_2604) is a landmark case...

Coyne v. Home Office: Reinforcing Employer Responsibilities in Addressing Sexual Harassment

Date: Apr 24, 1999

Coyne v. Home Office: Reinforcing Employer Responsibilities in Addressing Sexual Harassment Introduction Coyne v. Home Office ([1999] UKEAT 244_97_2304) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the United...

Extending Judicial Review Timeframes: Insights from Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, Ex Parte A, R v. [1999] 2 AC 330

Date: Mar 26, 1999

Extending Judicial Review Timeframes: Insights from Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, Ex Parte A, R v. [1999] 2 AC 330 Introduction The case of Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, Ex Parte A, R...

VAT Group Membership and Input Tax Adjustments: Insights from Svenska International Plc v Commissioners of Customs and Excise [1999] UKHL 23

Date: Mar 26, 1999

VAT Group Membership and Input Tax Adjustments: Insights from Svenska International Plc v Commissioners of Customs and Excise [1999] UKHL 23 Introduction The case of Svenska International Plc v...

Establishing the Primacy of Registered Surnames in Child Welfare Considerations: Dawson v. Wearmouth [1999]

Date: Mar 26, 1999

Establishing the Primacy of Registered Surnames in Child Welfare Considerations: Dawson v. Wearmouth [1999] Introduction Dawson v. Wearmouth ([1999] Fam Law 378) is a seminal case adjudicated by the...

Institute of Chartered Accountants v. Commissioners of Customs and Excise: Defining Economic Activity for VAT Purposes

Date: Mar 26, 1999

Institute of Chartered Accountants v. Commissioners of Customs and Excise: Defining Economic Activity for VAT Purposes Introduction The case of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales...

Society of Lloyd's v. Robinson: Expanding the Scope of the Premium Trust Deed

Date: Mar 26, 1999

Society of Lloyd's v. Robinson: Expanding the Scope of the Premium Trust Deed Introduction The case of Society of Lloyd's v. Robinson and Another ([1999] WLR 756) presented a critical examination of...

Recognition of Women in Pakistan as a Particular Social Group under the 1951 Refugee Convention

Date: Mar 26, 1999

Recognition of Women in Pakistan as a Particular Social Group under the 1951 Refugee Convention Introduction The case of Islam v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Immigration Appeal...