United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Single Excise Duty Point Principle Confirmed: Upper Tribunal in Revenue & Customs v. B&M Retail Ltd [2016] UKUT 429

Date: Oct 11, 2016

Single Excise Duty Point Principle Confirmed: Upper Tribunal in Revenue & Customs v. B&M Retail Ltd [2016] UKUT 429 Introduction This commentary delves into the pivotal case of Revenue & Customs v....

Upper Tribunal Reaffirms and Expands Criteria for Asylum Claims Related to Eritrean National Service

Date: Oct 8, 2016

Upper Tribunal Reaffirms and Expands Criteria for Asylum Claims Related to Eritrean National Service Introduction The case of MST and Others (national service – risk categories) Eritrea CG ([2016]...

Upper Tribunal's Approach to Cost Orders in Mixed Success Proceedings: Bastionspark LLP & Ors v. HMRC

Date: Oct 6, 2016

Upper Tribunal's Approach to Cost Orders in Mixed Success Proceedings: Bastionspark LLP & Ors v. HMRC Introduction Bastionspark LLP & Ors v. Revenue And Customs ([2016] UKUT 425 (TCC)) is a pivotal...

ETB (2014) Ltd v. Revenue And Customs [2016]: Defining 'Reasonable Excuse' for VAT Payment Defaults

Date: Oct 1, 2016

ETB (2014) Ltd v. Revenue And Customs [2016]: Defining 'Reasonable Excuse' for VAT Payment Defaults Introduction The case of ETB (2014) Ltd v. Revenue And Customs ([2016] UKUT 424 (TCC)) addresses...

Clarifying Proportionality in British Citizenship Deprivation: Insights from AB [2017] Imm AR 226

Date: Sep 29, 2016

Clarifying Proportionality in British Citizenship Deprivation: Insights from AB [2017] Imm AR 226 Introduction The case of AB (British citizenship: deprivation; Deliallisi considered) Nigeria ([2017]...

Defining Vexatious FOIA Requests: Insights from CP v. The Information Commissioner [2016] UKUT 427

Date: Sep 27, 2016

Defining Vexatious FOIA Requests: Insights from CP v. The Information Commissioner [2016] UKUT 427 Introduction The case of CP v. The Information Commissioner ([2016] UKUT 427 (AAC)) explores the...

Effective Closure Notices under Section 28B TMA: Insights from Lam v Revenue and Customs [2016] UKFTT 659 (TC)

Date: Sep 24, 2016

Effective Closure Notices under Section 28B TMA: Insights from Lam v Revenue and Customs [2016] UKFTT 659 (TC) Introduction The case of Lam (t/a Sunlight Takeaway Meals) v. Revenue and Customs [2016]...

Establishing Procedural Fairness in Service Charge Disputes: Admiralty Park Management Ltd v. Ojo ([2016] UKUT 421 (LC))

Date: Sep 21, 2016

Establishing Procedural Fairness in Service Charge Disputes: Admiralty Park Management Ltd v. Ojo ([2016] UKUT 421 (LC)) Introduction The case of Admiralty Park Management Company Ltd v. Ojo ([2016]...

NT ADA Ltd v. HMRC: Establishing the Necessity of Procedural Compliance in VAT Penalties

Date: Sep 20, 2016

NT ADA Ltd v. HMRC: Establishing the Necessity of Procedural Compliance in VAT Penalties Introduction The case of NT ADA Ltd (formerly NT Jersey Ltd) v. The Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue...

Miah v. Revenue and Customs: Framework for Assessing Deliberate Inaccuracy and Disclosure in VAT Misdeclaration Penalties

Date: Sep 20, 2016

Miah v. Revenue and Customs: Framework for Assessing Deliberate Inaccuracy and Disclosure in VAT Misdeclaration Penalties Introduction The case of Miah v. Revenue and Customs ([2016] UKFTT 644 (TC))...

Clarifying PIP Mobility Activity 1: Planning and Following Journeys in Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v. IV (PIP) [2016] UKUT 420 (AAC)

Date: Sep 20, 2016

Clarifying PIP Mobility Activity 1: Planning and Following Journeys in Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v. IV (PIP) [2016] UKUT 420 (AAC) Introduction The case of Secretary of State for Work...

VAT Treatment of Local Authorities' Commercial Waste Collection Services: The Durham Company Ltd v HMRC Judgment

Date: Sep 20, 2016

VAT Treatment of Local Authorities' Commercial Waste Collection Services: The Durham Company Ltd v HMRC Judgment Introduction The case of The Durham Company Ltd (t/a Max Recycle) v. Revenue And...

Distinguishing Building Materials from Fitted Furniture in VAT Reclaim: Hall v. Revenue and Customs

Date: Sep 10, 2016

Distinguishing Building Materials from Fitted Furniture in VAT Reclaim: Hall v. Revenue and Customs 1. Introduction Hall v. Revenue and Customs (VAT - BUILDERS: Do-it-yourself) ([2016] UKFTT 632...

Restivo (EEA Prisoner Transfer): Affirming Deportation Orders as a Precondition for Transfer Requests

Date: Sep 10, 2016

Restivo (EEA Prisoner Transfer): Affirming Deportation Orders as a Precondition for Transfer Requests Introduction The case of Restivo (EEA - Prisoner Transfer) Italy ([2017] Imm AR 188) before the...

Upper Tribunal Establishes Right of Appeal in Refusal of Human Rights Claims under s.82(2)(a) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002

Date: Sep 8, 2016

Upper Tribunal Establishes Right of Appeal in Refusal of Human Rights Claims under s.82(2)(a) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 Introduction The case of Sheidu v. Secretary of State...

Reevaluation of Article 15(c) Asylum Claims in Libya: Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Previous Guidance

Date: Sep 8, 2016

Reevaluation of Article 15(c) Asylum Claims in Libya: Upper Tribunal Sets Aside Previous Guidance Introduction The case of FA (Libya: art 15(c) Libya (CG) ([2016] UKUT 413 (IAC)) is a significant...

Interpretation of 'Private Residence' in Lease Covenants: Nemcova v. Fairfield Rents Ltd [2016] UKUT 303 (LC)

Date: Sep 7, 2016

Interpretation of 'Private Residence' in Lease Covenants: Nemcova v. Fairfield Rents Ltd [2016] UKUT 303 (LC) Introduction The case of Nemcova v. Fairfield Rents Ltd ([2016] UKUT 303 (LC)) addresses...

Defining Negligible Value under TCGA s24: Insights from Dyer v Revenue and Customs [2016]

Date: Sep 3, 2016

Defining Negligible Value under TCGA s24: Insights from Dyer v Revenue and Customs [2016] Introduction The case of Dyer v. Revenue and Customs [2016] BTC 518 presents a significant examination of the...

Non-Discriminatory Justifications Under the Part-Time Workers Regulations: Insights from Engel v. Ministry of Justice

Date: Aug 31, 2016

Non-Discriminatory Justifications Under the Part-Time Workers Regulations: Insights from Engel v. Ministry of Justice Introduction The case of Engel v. Ministry of Justice and Department for...

Sala v Upper Tribunal: No Right of Appeal for Extended Family Members Under EEA Regulations 2006

Date: Aug 20, 2016

Sala v Upper Tribunal: No Right of Appeal for Extended Family Members Under EEA Regulations 2006 Introduction The Sala v Upper Tribunal ([2016] UKUT 411 (IAC)) case represents a significant judicial...