United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Thapa & Ors [2018] UKUT 54 (IAC): Restraint in Awarding Costs and the Importance of Procedural Fairness

Date: Jan 17, 2018

Thapa & Ors [2018] UKUT 54 (IAC): Restraint in Awarding Costs and the Importance of Procedural Fairness Introduction The case of Thapa & Ors [2018] UKUT 54 (IAC) addresses significant issues...

Upper Tribunal Establishes Continued Entitlement to Disability Element in Working Tax Credit under Case G

Date: Jan 13, 2018

Upper Tribunal Establishes Continued Entitlement to Disability Element in Working Tax Credit under Case G Introduction The case PW v. Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (TC Tax credits and family...

Hicks v. Revenue and Customs: Stricter Standards for HMRC Discovery Assessments Under Section 29 TMA

Date: Jan 13, 2018

Hicks v. Revenue and Customs: Stricter Standards for HMRC Discovery Assessments Under Section 29 TMA Introduction Hicks v. Revenue and Customs ([2018] UKFTT 22 (TC)) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Upper Tribunal Establishes Burden of Proof in Validity of Immigration Applications

Date: Jan 11, 2018

Upper Tribunal Establishes Burden of Proof in Validity of Immigration Applications Introduction The Ahmed & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2018] UKUT 53 (IAC)) decision by the...

FOIA Jurisdiction Clarified: Senior President of Tribunals Not a Public Authority – Kirkham v. Information Commissioner

Date: Jan 10, 2018

FOIA Jurisdiction Clarified: Senior President of Tribunals Not a Public Authority – Kirkham v. Information Commissioner Introduction The case of Kirkham v. Information Commissioner ([2018] UKUT 6...

Goldsmith v HMRC: Reaffirming the Purpose of Section 8(1) TMA and Tribunal Jurisdiction

Date: Jan 4, 2018

Goldsmith v HMRC: Reaffirming the Purpose of Section 8(1) TMA and Tribunal Jurisdiction Introduction The case of Goldsmith v. Revenue and Customs ([2018] UKFTT 5 (TC)) presents a significant judicial...

Shah Judgment: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Judicial Review in Immigration Deportation Cases

Date: Jan 4, 2018

Shah Judgment: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Judicial Review in Immigration Deportation Cases Introduction The case of Shah ('Cart' judicial review: nature and consequences) ([2018] UKUT 51...

Refining Leasehold Enfranchisement Premiums: The Sinclair Gardens Investments v George Court Decision

Date: Dec 30, 2017

Refining Leasehold Enfranchisement Premiums: The Sinclair Gardens Investments v George Court Decision Introduction In the landmark case of Sinclair Gardens Investments (Kensington) Ltd v Re George...

Refining Deferment Rates and Act Benefit Deductions: Midland Freeholds Ltd & Anor Appeals [2017] UKUT 463 (LC)

Date: Dec 30, 2017

Refining Deferment Rates and Act Benefit Deductions: Midland Freeholds Ltd & Anor Appeals [2017] UKUT 463 (LC) Introduction The case of Midland Freeholds Ltd & Anor involves seven appeals against...

Sheikh Khalid Bin Saqr Al Qasimi v. Robinson: Establishing Standards for Interim Relief in Whistleblowing Cases

Date: Dec 23, 2017

Sheikh Khalid Bin Saqr Al Qasimi v. Robinson: Establishing Standards for Interim Relief in Whistleblowing Cases Introduction The case of Sheikh Khalid Bin Saqr Al Qasimi v. Robinson ([2017] UKEAT...

Whitlock & Anor v. Moree: Establishing Beneficial Ownership through Joint Account Clauses

Date: Dec 22, 2017

Whitlock & Anor v. Moree: Establishing Beneficial Ownership through Joint Account Clauses Introduction The case of Whitlock & Anor v. Moree (Bahamas) ([2017] UKPC 44) presents a pivotal moment in the...

Scranage v Information Commissioner: Establishing the Framework for Vexatious FOIA Requests under Section 14

Date: Dec 22, 2017

Scranage v Information Commissioner: Establishing the Framework for Vexatious FOIA Requests under Section 14 Introduction The case of Kevin Scranage v. Information Commissioner ([2017] UKFTT...

Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent on Nullity of British Citizenship Acquired through Identity Misrepresentation

Date: Dec 22, 2017

Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent on Nullity of British Citizenship Acquired through Identity Misrepresentation Introduction The case of Hysaj & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Atherton & Ors v. MB Freeholds Ltd: Establishing Clarity in Leaseholder Insurance Obligations

Date: Dec 21, 2017

Atherton & Ors v. MB Freeholds Ltd: Establishing Clarity in Leaseholder Insurance Obligations Introduction The case of Atherton & Ors v. MB Freeholds Ltd ([2017] UKUT 497 (LC)) presents a pivotal...

Jurisdictional Gateways in International Tort Claims: Four Seasons Holdings Inc. v Brownlie [2017] UKSC 80

Date: Dec 20, 2017

Jurisdictional Gateways in International Tort Claims: Four Seasons Holdings Inc. v Brownlie [2017] UKSC 80 Introduction Four Seasons Holdings Incorporated v. Brownlie ([2017] UKSC 80) is a landmark...

Crown Immunity and Statutory Interpretation: Insights from Black v. Secretary of State for Justice

Date: Dec 20, 2017

Crown Immunity and Statutory Interpretation: Insights from Black v. Secretary of State for Justice Introduction The case of Black, R (on the application of) v. Secretary of State for Justice ([2018]...

Establishing Director Liability in VAT Fraud: Insights from Bell & Anor v HMRC [2018] UKFTT 225

Date: Dec 19, 2017

Establishing Director Liability in VAT Fraud: Insights from Bell & Anor v HMRC [2018] UKFTT 225 Introduction The case of Bell & Anor v. Revenue and Customs (VAT - Penalties: Other) ([2018] UKFTT 225...

Expanded Interpretation of FOIA Section 23(1) Exemption: Corderoy & Ahmed v Information Commissioner

Date: Dec 15, 2017

Expanded Interpretation of FOIA Section 23(1) Exemption: Corderoy & Ahmed v Information Commissioner Introduction The case of Corderoy & Ahmed v. The Information Commissioner, Attorney General's...

Ignorance of the Law Not a Reasonable Excuse for Late NRCGT Returns: Welland v. HMRC [2017] UKFTT 870 (TC)

Date: Dec 14, 2017

Ignorance of the Law Not a Reasonable Excuse for Late NRCGT Returns: Welland v. HMRC [2017] UKFTT 870 (TC) 1. Introduction The case of Welland v. Revenue & Customs ([2017] UKFTT 870 (TC)) addresses...

Hesketh v Revenue & Customs: Ignorance of the Law Not a Reasonable Excuse for Late NRCGT Returns

Date: Dec 14, 2017

Hesketh v Revenue & Customs: Ignorance of the Law Not a Reasonable Excuse for Late NRCGT Returns Introduction Hesketh v Revenue & Customs (PENALTIES - late filing) ([2017] UKFTT 871 (TC)) is a...