United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Staniszewski v Revenue and Customs: Clarifying Tribunal Jurisdiction in Excise Duty Appeals

Date: Feb 13, 2016

Staniszewski v Revenue and Customs: Clarifying Tribunal Jurisdiction in Excise Duty Appeals Introduction Staniszewski v Revenue and Customs ([2016] UKFTT 128 (TC)) marks a significant judicial...

Stagecoach Group PLC v. HMRC: Defining Loan Relationship Debits and Tax Arbitrage in Corporate Restructurings

Date: Feb 11, 2016

Stagecoach Group PLC v. HMRC: Defining Loan Relationship Debits and Tax Arbitrage in Corporate Restructurings Introduction The case of Stagecoach Group PLC & Stagecoach Holdings Limited v. The...

Internal Relocation for Trafficked Women May Not Be Reasonable: Upper Tribunal's Decision in TD and AD (2016)

Date: Feb 10, 2016

Internal Relocation for Trafficked Women May Not Be Reasonable: Upper Tribunal's Decision in TD and AD (2016) Introduction The case of TD and AD (Trafficked women)(CG) ([2016] UKUT 92 (IAC)) involves...

Limits of Self-Incrimination Privilege in Tax Enquiries: Gold Nuts Ltd & Ors v. Revenue & Customs [2016] STI 1342

Date: Feb 9, 2016

Limits of Self-Incrimination Privilege in Tax Enquiries Gold Nuts Ltd & Ors v. Revenue & Customs [2016] STI 1342 Introduction The case of Gold Nuts Ltd & Ors v. Revenue & Customs ([2016] STI 1342)...

Norseman Gold Plc v. Revenue and Customs [2016]: Clarifying VAT Consideration Requirements

Date: Feb 5, 2016

Norseman Gold Plc v. Revenue and Customs [2016]: Clarifying VAT Consideration Requirements Introduction In Norseman Gold Plc v. Revenue and Customs [2016] UKUT 69 (TCC), the Upper Tribunal addressed...

Implied Jurisdiction Agreements in Enforcing Foreign Judgments: Insights from Vizcaya Partners Ltd v. Picard & Anor (Gibraltar)

Date: Feb 4, 2016

Implied Jurisdiction Agreements in Enforcing Foreign Judgments: Insights from Vizcaya Partners Ltd v. Picard & Anor (Gibraltar) 1. Introduction The case of Vizcaya Partners Limited v. Picard & Anor...

Tower Bridge GP Ltd v. Revenue and Customs: Enhanced Disclosure Requirements in Tax Appeals

Date: Feb 3, 2016

Tower Bridge GP Ltd v. Revenue and Customs: Enhanced Disclosure Requirements in Tax Appeals Introduction Tower Bridge GP Ltd v. Revenue and Customs ([2016] UKFTT 54 (TC)) is a landmark decision...

Enhanced Protection Framework for Pakistani Women: Analysis of SM (Lone Women - Ostracism) Pakistan [2016] UKUT 67 (IAC)

Date: Feb 3, 2016

Enhanced Protection Framework for Pakistani Women: Analysis of SM (Lone Women - Ostracism) Pakistan [2016] UKUT 67 (IAC) Introduction The case of SM (Lone Women - Ostracism) Pakistan ([2016] UKUT 67...

Immaterial Procedural Errors and the Admissibility of RIPA 2000 Surveillance Evidence: Analysis of BS v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (DLA) [2016] UKUT 73 (AAC)

Date: Feb 3, 2016

Immaterial Procedural Errors and the Admissibility of RIPA 2000 Surveillance Evidence: Analysis of BS v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (DLA) [2016] UKUT 73 (AAC) Introduction The case BS v....

Limitation of Executive Power in Varying Bail Conditions: AR v Home Department

Date: Feb 2, 2016

Limitation of Executive Power in Varying Bail Conditions: AR v Home Department Introduction The case of AR v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2016] UKUT 132 (IAC)) addresses critical...

Protection Against Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation: Insights from AR and NH (lesbians) India [2016] UKUT 66 (IAC)

Date: Feb 2, 2016

Protection Against Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation: Insights from AR and NH (lesbians) India [2016] UKUT 66 (IAC) Introduction The case of AR and NH (lesbians) India [2016] UKUT 66 (IAC)...

Revenue & Customs v. Vaines: Deductibility of LLP Member's Personal Litigation Settlement

Date: Jan 29, 2016

Revenue & Customs v. Vaines: Deductibility of LLP Member's Personal Litigation Settlement Introduction The case of Revenue & Customs v. Vaines ([2016] UKUT 2 (TCC)) revolves around the contentious...

Refining Asylum Standards for LGBT Individuals: A Comprehensive Analysis of OO (Gay Men) Algeria [2016] UKUT 65 (IAC)

Date: Jan 27, 2016

Refining Asylum Standards for LGBT Individuals: A Comprehensive Analysis of OO (Gay Men) Algeria [2016] UKUT 65 (IAC) Introduction The case of OO (Gay Men) Algeria (CG) [2016] UKUT 65 (IAC) was...

Enforcement of Land Purchase Options and Summary Judgment Standards: Hallman Holding Ltd v. Webster & Anor (Anguilla)

Date: Jan 26, 2016

Enforcement of Land Purchase Options and Summary Judgment Standards: Hallman Holding Ltd v. Webster & Anor (Anguilla) Introduction The case of Hallman Holding Ltd v. Webster & Anor (Anguilla) (Rev 1)...

Williams v. The Bermuda Hospitals Board: Establishing Material Contribution in Medical Negligence

Date: Jan 26, 2016

Williams v. The Bermuda Hospitals Board: Establishing Material Contribution in Medical Negligence Introduction Case: Williams (Respondent) v The Bermuda Hospitals Board (Appellant) (Bermuda) Court:...

Applying Transfer Pricing Methodologies to Determine Open Market Value in VAT Intra-group Transactions: Temple Finance Ltd & Anor v Revenue and Customs (2016) UKFTT 41 (TC)

Date: Jan 26, 2016

Applying Transfer Pricing Methodologies to Determine Open Market Value in VAT Intra-group Transactions: Temple Finance Ltd & Anor v Revenue and Customs (2016) UKFTT 41 (TC) Introduction The case of...

Upper Tribunal Establishes Strict Interpretation of Note 2(c) in VAT Act for Separate Use Prohibition

Date: Jan 22, 2016

Upper Tribunal Establishes Strict Interpretation of Note 2(c) in VAT Act for Separate Use Prohibition Introduction The case of Revenue & Customs v. Burton ([2016] UKUT 20 (TCC)) presents a...

Strict Interpretation of Statutory Time Limits in EXCISE DUTIES Restoration: Kolodziejski v. Director of Border Revenue

Date: Jan 21, 2016

Strict Interpretation of Statutory Time Limits in EXCISE DUTIES Restoration: Kolodziejski v. Director of Border Revenue 1. Introduction The case of Kolodziejski v. Director of Border Revenue ([2016]...

Effective Electronic Service of Immigration Curtilation Notices: Insights from R (Mahmood) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Jan 19, 2016

Effective Electronic Service of Immigration Curtailment Notices: Insights from R (Mahmood) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of R (on the application of) Mahmood v...

Deeming Provision Under CEMA: Insights from Revenue & Customs v Shaw [2016] UKUT 4 (TCC)

Date: Jan 19, 2016

Deeming Provision Under CEMA: Insights from Revenue & Customs v Shaw [2016] UKUT 4 (TCC) Introduction The case of Revenue & Customs v. Shaw ([2016] UKUT 4 (TCC)) addresses critical aspects of the...