United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Limits on Immigration Bail: The Supreme Court's Decision in B (Algeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Feb 9, 2018

Limits on Immigration Bail: The Supreme Court's Decision in B (Algeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of B (Algeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Establishing Inviolability of Diplomatic Documents and Its Implications: Commentary on R (Bancoult) v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs [2018]

Date: Feb 9, 2018

Establishing Inviolability of Diplomatic Documents and Its Implications: Commentary on R (Bancoult) v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs [2018] Introduction The case of Bancoult,...

Chevron North Sea Ltd v HM Inspector of Health and Safety: Expanding the Scope of Section 24 Appeals under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

Date: Feb 9, 2018

Chevron North Sea Ltd v HM Inspector of Health and Safety: Expanding the Scope of Section 24 Appeals under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Introduction In the landmark case of HM...

The Advocate General for Scotland v. Romein: A Landmark Decision on British Citizenship by Descent Through the Female Line

Date: Feb 9, 2018

Expanding British Citizenship: The Advocate General for Scotland v. Romein and Its Implications Introduction The case of The Advocate General for Scotland v. Romein (Scotland) (Rev 1) ([2018] UKSC 6)...

Duty of Care in Police Operations: Robinson v. Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police [2018] UKSC 4

Date: Feb 9, 2018

Duty of Care in Police Operations: Robinson v. Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police [2018] UKSC 4 Introduction Robinson v. Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police [2018] UKSC 4 is a landmark...

Assessment and Mitigation of Penalties for Late Non-Resident Capital Gains Tax Returns: Jackson v Revenue and Customs [2018] UKFTT 64 (TC)

Date: Feb 9, 2018

Assessment and Mitigation of Penalties for Late Non-Resident Capital Gains Tax Returns: Jackson v Revenue and Customs [2018] UKFTT 64 (TC) 1. Introduction The case of Jackson v. Revenue and Customs...

Revenue and Customs v. Tooth: Upholding the Necessity of Deliberate Inaccuracy in Section 29 TMA Discoveries

Date: Feb 8, 2018

Revenue and Customs v. Tooth: Upholding the Necessity of Deliberate Inaccuracy in Section 29 TMA Discoveries Introduction Revenue and Customs v. Tooth: (INCOME TAX) ([2018] UKUT 38 (TCC)) is a...

Baihinga [2018] UKUT 90: Clarifying Human Rights Claims in Immigration Appeals

Date: Feb 6, 2018

Baihinga [2018] UKUT 90: Clarifying Human Rights Claims in Immigration Appeals 1. Introduction The case of Baihinga ([2018] UKUT 90 (IAC)) presents a pivotal moment in immigration law, particularly...

Admission of New Matters in Immigration Appeals: Insights from Quaidoo v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] UKUT 87 (IAC)

Date: Feb 2, 2018

Admission of New Matters in Immigration Appeals: Insights from Quaidoo v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] UKUT 87 (IAC) Introduction The case of Benjamin Asuah Quaidoo v Secretary of...

Charles v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Defining the Scope of Human Rights Appeals under the Immigration Act 2014

Date: Feb 2, 2018

Charles v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Defining the Scope of Human Rights Appeals under the Immigration Act 2014 Introduction The case of Charles (human rights appeal: scope) Grenada...

MT and ET Nigeria [2018] UKUT 88(IAC): Upholding the Best Interests of the Child in Immigration Cases

Date: Feb 2, 2018

MT and ET Nigeria [2018] UKUT 88(IAC): Upholding the Best Interests of the Child in Immigration Cases Introduction The case of MT and ET (child's best interests; ex tempo pilot) Nigeria [2018] UKUT...

Onillon v. HMRC [2018] UKFTT 33: Tribunal Cancels Penalty Determining Reasonable Non-compliance under Finance Act 2014

Date: Jan 31, 2018

Onillon v. HMRC [2018] UKFTT 33: Tribunal Cancels Penalty Determining Reasonable Non-compliance under Finance Act 2014 Introduction The case of Onillon v. Revenue and Customs ([2018] UKFTT 33 (TC))...

Defining Excise Duty Points and Penalty Liabilities: Insights from Revenue and Customs v Jacobson

Date: Jan 25, 2018

Defining Excise Duty Points and Penalty Liabilities: Insights from Revenue and Customs v Jacobson Introduction The case of Revenue and Customs v. Jacobson ([2018] UKUT 18 (TCC)) addresses critical...

Upper Tribunal Establishes Comprehensive Merits-Based Approach to Citizenship Deprivation Appeals under Section 40A of the British Nationality Act 1981

Date: Jan 25, 2018

Upper Tribunal Establishes Comprehensive Merits-Based Approach to Citizenship Deprivation Appeals under Section 40A of the British Nationality Act 1981 Introduction The case of BA ([2018] UKUT 85...

Closed Material Procedures in Judicial Reviews: Insights from Haralambous v. Crown Court at St Albans & Anor

Date: Jan 25, 2018

Closed Material Procedures in Judicial Reviews: Insights from Haralambous v. Crown Court at St Albans & Anor Introduction Case: Haralambous, R (on the application of) v. Crown Court at St Albans &...

Gibson v. Secretary of State for Justice: Enforcement of Confiscation Orders Clarified

Date: Jan 25, 2018

Gibson v. Secretary of State for Justice: Enforcement of Confiscation Orders Clarified Introduction Gibson v. Secretary of State for Justice ([2018] WLR 629) is a landmark judgment delivered by the...

Upper Tribunal Establishes Comprehensive Criteria for Managed Service Company Classification under ITEPA

Date: Jan 20, 2018

Upper Tribunal Establishes Comprehensive Criteria for Managed Service Company Classification under ITEPA Introduction The case of Christianuyi Ltd and Others v. Revenue and Customs ([2018] UKUT 10...

Modification of Restrictive Covenants for Business Use in Residential Estates: Holden v Upper Tribunal [2018] UKUT 21 (LC)

Date: Jan 20, 2018

Modification of Restrictive Covenants for Business Use in Residential Estates: Holden v Upper Tribunal [2018] UKUT 21 (LC) Introduction The case of Holden v Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber), decided on...

Defining Community Value in Licensing: Upper Tribunal's Ruling on Admiral Taverns Ltd under the Localism Act 2011

Date: Jan 18, 2018

Defining Community Value in Licensing: Upper Tribunal's Ruling on Admiral Taverns Ltd under the Localism Act 2011 Introduction The case of Admiral Taverns Ltd v. Cheshire West and Chester Council and...

Enhanced Duty to Provide Adequate Reasons in PIP Decisions: The YM v SSWP Case

Date: Jan 18, 2018

Enhanced Duty to Provide Adequate Reasons in PIP Decisions: The YM v SSWP Case Introduction The case of YM v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ([2018] WLR(D) 119) presents a pivotal moment in...