United Kingdom Case Commentaries

The Pensions Regulator v. Strathmore Medical Practice: Upholding Regulatory Enforcement under the Pensions Act 2008

Date: Mar 30, 2018

The Pensions Regulator v. Strathmore Medical Practice: Upholding Regulatory Enforcement under the Pensions Act 2008 Introduction In the landmark case of The Pensions Regulator v. Strathmore Medical...

Reasonableness of Internal Relocation to Kabul: AS (Safety of Kabul) Afghanistan CG [2018] UKUT 118 (IAC)

Date: Mar 29, 2018

Reasonableness of Internal Relocation to Kabul: AS (Safety of Kabul) Afghanistan CG [2018] UKUT 118 (IAC) Introduction The case of AS (Safety of Kabul) Afghanistan CG [2018] UKUT 118 (IAC) revolves...

Robertson v Revenue and Customs: No Penalty for Failure to Notify HICBC without Valid s29 Assessment

Date: Mar 23, 2018

Robertson v Revenue and Customs: No Penalty for Failure to Notify HICBC without Valid s29 Assessment Introduction Robertson v Revenue and Customs ([2018] UKFTT 158 (TC)) is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Cessation of Refugee Status Requires National-Level Changes: Upper Tribunal Upholds Article 1C(5) Protections

Date: Mar 23, 2018

Cessation of Refugee Status Requires National-Level Changes: Upper Tribunal Upholds Article 1C(5) Protections Introduction The case of MS (Art 1C(5)-Mogadishu) [2018] UKUT 196 (IAC) addresses...

Avon Ground Rents Ltd v Cowley: Establishing the Reasonableness of Advance Service Charges Considering NHBC Warranties

Date: Mar 22, 2018

Avon Ground Rents Ltd v Cowley: Establishing the Reasonableness of Advance Service Charges Considering NHBC Warranties Introduction The case of Avon Ground Rents Ltd v. Cowley & Ors Re: The...

Provision of Senior Counsel in Legal Aid: Insights from Maguire v UKSC [2018]

Date: Mar 22, 2018

Provision of Senior Counsel in Legal Aid: Insights from Maguire v UKSC [2018] Introduction In the landmark case of Maguire, Re Application for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland) (Rev 1) ([2018] UKSC...

Actionable Personal Injury through Sensitisation: Dryden & Ors v. Johnson Matthey PLC [2018] UKSC 18

Date: Mar 22, 2018

Actionable Personal Injury through Sensitisation: Dryden & Ors v. Johnson Matthey PLC [2018] UKSC 18 Introduction Dryden & Ors v. Johnson Matthey PLC is a landmark judgment delivered by the United...

JSC BTA Bank v. Khrapunov: Establishing Jurisdiction in Conspiracy to Breach Court Orders

Date: Mar 22, 2018

JSC BTA Bank v. Khrapunov: Establishing Jurisdiction in Conspiracy to Breach Court Orders Introduction The case of JSC BTA Bank v. Khrapunov ([2018] UKSC 19) serves as a pivotal judicial decision in...

Quintiles Commercial UK Ltd v. Barongo: Redefining Reasonableness in Unfair Dismissal Cases

Date: Mar 17, 2018

Quintiles Commercial UK Ltd v. Barongo: Redefining Reasonableness in Unfair Dismissal Cases Introduction The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in Quintiles Commercial UK Ltd v. Barongo...

Finality in Tax Credit Decisions: Upper Tribunal's Ruling in HO v HMRC [2018] UKUT 105 (AAC)

Date: Mar 17, 2018

Finality in Tax Credit Decisions: Upper Tribunal's Ruling in HO v HMRC [2018] UKUT 105 (AAC) Introduction The case HO v. Her Majesty Revenue and Customs (TC) [2018] UKUT 105 (AAC) revolves around the...

Duty to Disclose Relationships with Convicted Offenders: Reilly v. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Date: Mar 15, 2018

Duty to Disclose Relationships with Convicted Offenders: Reilly v. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Introduction The case of Reilly v. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council ([2018] WLR(D) 181)...

Clarifying Errors of Law in ESA Assessments: Insights from Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v. C O'N

Date: Mar 13, 2018

Clarifying Errors of Law in ESA Assessments: Insights from Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v. C O'N Introduction The case Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v. C O'N (ESA) ([2018] UKUT...

Modification of Restrictive Covenants in Residential Estates: Insights from Drummond & Anor v. Bastow & Ors Re Cedar Lawn

Date: Mar 10, 2018

Modification of Restrictive Covenants in Residential Estates: Insights from Drummond & Anor v. Bastow & Ors Re Cedar Lawn Introduction The case of Drummond & Anor v. Bastow & Ors Re Cedar Lawn [2018]...

Upper Tribunal Establishes Critical Standards for PIP Mobility Component Entitlement in AW v. SSWP (PIP)

Date: Mar 10, 2018

Upper Tribunal Establishes Critical Standards for PIP Mobility Component Entitlement in AW v. SSWP (PIP) Introduction The case of AW v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (PIP) ([2018] UKUT 76...

Abuse of Dominant Position in Pharmaceutical Sector: The Generics UK Ltd vs CMA Precedent [2018] CAT 4

Date: Mar 9, 2018

Abuse of Dominant Position in Pharmaceutical Sector: The Generics UK Ltd vs CMA Precedent [2018] CAT 4 Introduction The case of Generics UK Ltd vs Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ([2018] CAT...

Iceland Foods Ltd v Berry: Defining Rateable Value for Specialized Air Handling Systems

Date: Mar 8, 2018

Iceland Foods Ltd v Berry: Defining Rateable Value for Specialized Air Handling Systems Introduction Iceland Foods Ltd v Berry (Valuation Officer) (Rev 1) ([2018] UKSC 15) is a landmark judgment by...

Reinforcing the Exclusivity of Customs and Excise Regimes: Revenue and Customs v. Butlers Ships Stores Limited (Tax)

Date: Mar 7, 2018

Reinforcing the Exclusivity of Customs and Excise Regimes: Revenue and Customs v. Butlers Ships Stores Limited (Tax) Introduction The case of Revenue and Customs v. Butlers Ships Stores Limited...

Burden of Proof in Tax Penalty Cases: Qureshi v. Revenue and Customs

Date: Mar 7, 2018

Burden of Proof in Tax Penalty Cases: Qureshi v. Revenue and Customs Introduction Qureshi v. Revenue and Customs ([2018] UKFTT 115 (TC)) is a landmark case adjudicated by the First-tier Tribunal...

Enhanced Valuation Methodology in Leasehold Enfranchisement: Roberts & Anor v. Gardner & Anor

Date: Mar 3, 2018

Enhanced Valuation Methodology in Leasehold Enfranchisement: Roberts & Anor v. Gardner & Anor Introduction The case of Roberts & Anor v. Gardner & Anor Re Andace Park Gardens ([2018] UKUT 64 (LC))...

Williams [2018] UKUT 116 (IAC): Defining Liability to Deportation under the Immigration Act 1971

Date: Mar 3, 2018

Williams [2018] UKUT 116 (IAC): Defining Liability to Deportation under the Immigration Act 1971 Introduction The case of Williams (scope of "liable to deportation") Nigeria [2018] UKUT 116 (IAC)...