United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Comprehensive Commentary on Kirkham v Information Commissioner [2018] UKUT 65 (AAC)

Date: Mar 2, 2018

Comprehensive Commentary on Kirkham v Information Commissioner [2018] UKUT 65 (AAC) Introduction Kirkham v. Information Commissioner (Recusal and Costs) is a notable case adjudicated by the Upper...

Upper Tribunal's Decision in IC v. Malnick and ACOBA: Clarifying Exemptions under FOIA

Date: Mar 2, 2018

Upper Tribunal's Decision in IC v. Malnick and ACOBA: Clarifying Exemptions under FOIA Introduction The case of Information Commissioner v. E Malnick and The Advisory Committee on Business...

Cabinet Office v. Information Commissioner and Morland: Enhanced Interpretation of FOIA Exemptions

Date: Mar 2, 2018

Cabinet Office v. Information Commissioner and Morland: Enhanced Interpretation of FOIA Exemptions Introduction Cabinet Office v. Information Commissioner and Morland ([2018] UKUT 67 (AAC)) is a...

Certification Requirements for Service Charges: Urban Splash Work Ltd v. Ridgway & Anor [2018]

Date: Mar 2, 2018

Certification Requirements for Service Charges: Urban Splash Work Ltd v. Ridgway & Anor [2018] Introduction Urban Splash Work Ltd v. Ridgway & Anor ([2018] UKUT 32 (LC)) is a pivotal case adjudicated...

AJ (s 94B: Kiarie and Byndloss questions) Nigeria [2018] UKUT 115 (IAC): A Landmark in Immigration Law

Date: Mar 1, 2018

AJ (s 94B: Kiarie and Byndloss questions) Nigeria [2018] UKUT 115 (IAC): A Landmark in Immigration Law Introduction The case of AJ (s 94B: Kiarie and Byndloss questions) Nigeria [2018] UKUT 115 (IAC)...

Assumption of Responsibility and Solicitors' Duty of Care: Steel & Anor v. NRAM Ltd Analysis

Date: Mar 1, 2018

Assumption of Responsibility and Solicitors' Duty of Care: Steel & Anor v. NRAM Ltd Introduction The landmark case of Steel & Anor v. NRAM Ltd (formerly NRAM Plc) (Scotland) ([2018] 1 WLR 1190)...

Directors as Trustees under Section 21 of the Limitation Act 1980: Burnden Holdings v. Fielding & Anor

Date: Mar 1, 2018

Directors as Trustees under Section 21 of the Limitation Act 1980: Burnden Holdings (UK) Ltd v. Fielding & Anor Introduction The case of Burnden Holdings (UK) Ltd v. Fielding & Anor ([2018] WLR(D)...

Leeks v. Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: Procedural Fairness in Disability Discrimination Claims

Date: Feb 28, 2018

Leeks v. Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: Procedural Fairness in Disability Discrimination Claims Introduction The case of Leeks v. Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital...

Ensuring Judicial Independence: Insights from Almazeedi v. Penner and Anor (Cayman Islands) [2018] UKPC 3

Date: Feb 27, 2018

Ensuring Judicial Independence: Insights from Almazeedi v. Penner and Anor ([2018] UKPC 3) Introduction Almazeedi v. Penner and Anor is a significant judgment delivered by the Privy Council on...

Upper Tribunal Rules That Failure to Offer a Review Under s83A VATA Does Not Invalidate HMRC's Penalty Assessments: Revenue and Customs v NT ADA Ltd [2018] UKUT 59 (TCC)

Date: Feb 23, 2018

Upper Tribunal Rules That Failure to Offer a Review Under s83A VATA Does Not Invalidate HMRC's Penalty Assessments: Revenue and Customs v NT ADA Ltd [2018] UKUT 59 (TCC) Introduction Revenue and...

Metropolitan Police Investigative Duty under Article 3 ECHR: A Landmark Ruling

Date: Feb 22, 2018

Metropolitan Police Investigative Duty under Article 3 ECHR: A Landmark Ruling Introduction In the seminal case of Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis v. DSD & Anor (Rev 1) ([2018] 2 WLR 895),...

Validation of Electronic Service: Barton v Wright Hassal LLP Reaffirms Strict Compliance for Litigants In Person

Date: Feb 22, 2018

Validation of Electronic Service: Barton v Wright Hassal LLP Reaffirms Strict Compliance for Litigants In Person Introduction In the landmark case of Barton (Appellant) v. Wright Hassal LLP ([2018]...

Moss v. The Information Commissioner: Clarifying FOIA's Cost Limit Exemption and Scope of Requests

Date: Feb 17, 2018

Moss v. The Information Commissioner: Clarifying FOIA's Cost Limit Exemption and Scope of Requests Introduction The case of Moss v. The Information Commissioner ([2018] UKFTT 2017_0056 (GRC))...

Expanding Disability Discrimination Claims: Insights from Reuters Ltd v. Cole

Date: Feb 17, 2018

Expanding Disability Discrimination Claims: Insights from Reuters Ltd v. Cole Introduction The case of Reuters Ltd v. Cole ([2018] UKEAT 0258_17_1602) addresses pivotal issues surrounding the...

Establishing Repudiatory Retention under the Hague Abduction Convention: Insights from C (Children) Re (Rev 1) [2018] UKSC 1

Date: Feb 15, 2018

Establishing Repudiatory Retention under the Hague Abduction Convention: Insights from C (Children) Re (Rev 1) [2018] UKSC 1 Introduction The case C (Children) Re (Rev 1) ([2018] 2 WLR 683),...

Recognition of Kefalah-Based Guardianship Under EU Free Movement Laws

Date: Feb 15, 2018

Recognition of Kefalah-Based Guardianship Under EU Free Movement Laws Introduction In the landmark case of SM (Algeria) v. Entry Clearance Officer, UK Visa Section ([2018] UKSC 9), the United Kingdom...

Mott v Environment Agency: Balancing Environmental Protection and Property Rights under A1P1

Date: Feb 15, 2018

Mott v Environment Agency: Balancing Environmental Protection and Property Rights under A1P1 Introduction The case of Mott v Environment Agency ([2018] WLR(D) 86) is a seminal judgment by the United...

Upper Tribunal Sets Aside HMRC’s Strike Out of Excise Duty Appeal in Revenue and Customs v Hill

Date: Feb 15, 2018

Upper Tribunal Sets Aside HMRC’s Strike Out of Excise Duty Appeal in Revenue and Customs v Hill Introduction The case of Revenue and Customs v. Hill ([2018] UKUT 45 (TCC)) presents a significant...

Wood v. Revenue and Customs: Essential Notice Requirement for Schedule 55 Penalties

Date: Feb 14, 2018

Wood v. Revenue and Customs: Essential Notice Requirement for Schedule 55 Penalties Introduction Wood v. Revenue and Customs ([2018] UKFTT 74 (TC)) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the First-tier...

Christa Ackroyd Media Ltd v. HMRC: Establishing Employment Status Under IR35 Legislation

Date: Feb 11, 2018

Christa Ackroyd Media Ltd v. HMRC: Establishing Employment Status Under IR35 Legislation Introduction The case of Christa Ackroyd Media Ltd v. Revenue and Customs ([2018] UKFTT 69 (TC)) examines the...