United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Herefordshire Council v. Rohde: Affirmation of Significant Use in HMO Declarations

Date: Jan 16, 2016

Herefordshire Council v. Rohde: Affirmation of Significant Use in HMO Declarations Introduction The legal dispute between Herefordshire Council (the Appellant) and Martin Rohde (the Respondent)...

Deliberate Action in VAT Penalties: Contractors 4 U Ltd and Asset Services North West Ltd v. Revenue and Customs

Date: Jan 15, 2016

Deliberate Action in VAT Penalties: Contractors 4 U Ltd and Asset Services North West Ltd v. Revenue and Customs Introduction The case of Contractors 4 U Ltd and Asset Services North West Ltd v....

Exclusion of Injury to Feelings from Section 406 ITEPA: Moorthy v Revenue & Customs [2016] BTC 501

Date: Jan 15, 2016

Exclusion of Injury to Feelings from Section 406 ITEPA: Moorthy v Revenue & Customs [2016] BTC 501 Introduction Moorthy v. Revenue & Customs ([2016] BTC 501) is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Defining Premises in RTM Companies: Insights from Avon Ground Rents Ltd v. 51 Earls Court Square RTM Company Ltd

Date: Jan 15, 2016

Defining Premises in RTM Companies: Insights from Avon Ground Rents Ltd v. 51 Earls Court Square RTM Company Ltd Introduction The case of Avon Ground Rents Ltd v. 51 Earls Court Square RTM Company...

Enhancing Protection of Children's Best Interests in Deportation Cases: Abdul v Secretary of State

Date: Jan 14, 2016

Enhancing Protection of Children's Best Interests in Deportation Cases: Abdul v Secretary of State Introduction The case of Abdul v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2016] UKUT 106 (IAC))...

Sison v. Secretary of State: Upholding Discretion in Granting Leave Outside Immigration Rules in Carer Applications

Date: Jan 9, 2016

Sison v. Secretary of State: Upholding Discretion in Granting Leave Outside Immigration Rules in Carer Applications Introduction In the case of Sison, R (on the application of Sison) v. Secretary of...

Upper Tribunal Clarifies Definitions for Personal Independence Payment: Communication Criteria in PIP Assessments

Date: Jan 6, 2016

Upper Tribunal Clarifies Definitions for Personal Independence Payment: Communication Criteria in PIP Assessments Introduction The case of Secretary of State for Works and Pensions v. GJ ([2016] UKUT...

JD v. South Tyneside Council: Enhancing Specificity in SEN Statements and Correct Categorization of NHS Provisions

Date: Jan 5, 2016

JD v. South Tyneside Council: Enhancing Specificity in SEN Statements and Correct Categorization of NHS Provisions Introduction The case of JD v. South Tyneside Council (SEN) ([2016] ELR 118)...

Limits of Tribunal Jurisdiction in Determining Legal Boundaries: An Analysis of Murdoch v. Amesbury ([2016] UKUT 3 (TCC))

Date: Jan 5, 2016

Limits of Tribunal Jurisdiction in Determining Legal Boundaries: An Analysis of Murdoch v. Amesbury ([2016] UKUT 3 (TCC)) Introduction The case of Murdoch v. Amesbury ([2016] UKUT 3 (TCC)) presents a...

Defining 'Parental Relationship' in Immigration Law: RK v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016]

Date: Dec 23, 2015

Defining 'Parental Relationship' in Immigration Law: Analysis of RK v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] UKUT 00031 (IAC) Introduction The case RK, R (on the application of) v....

Duty to Allow Parties to Comment on Tribunal Observations: ID v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2015] UKUT 692

Date: Dec 18, 2015

Duty to Allow Parties to Comment on Tribunal Observations: ID v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2015] UKUT 692 Introduction The case of ID v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions...

Limitations on Recovering Legal Costs through Service Charges: Insights from Geyfords Ltd v. O'Sullivan & Ors

Date: Dec 18, 2015

Limitations on Recovering Legal Costs through Service Charges: Insights from Geyfords Ltd v. O'Sullivan & Ors Introduction Geyfords Ltd v. O'Sullivan & Ors ([2015] UKUT 683 (LC)) is a pivotal case...

HL v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Clarifying Mobility Activity 1 in PIP Assessments

Date: Dec 18, 2015

HL v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Clarifying Mobility Activity 1 in PIP Assessments 1. Introduction The case of HL v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (PIP) represents a...

Reasonable Adjustments in Employment Tribunals: The Precedent Set by J W Rackham v NHS Professionals Ltd

Date: Dec 17, 2015

Reasonable Adjustments in Employment Tribunals: The Precedent Set by J W Rackham v NHS Professionals Ltd Introduction The case of J W Rackham v NHS Professionals Ltd ([2015] UKEAT 0110_15_1612)...

Defining 'Enterprise' in Competition Law: SeaFrance v CMA [2015] UKSC 75

Date: Dec 17, 2015

Defining 'Enterprise' in Competition Law: SeaFrance v CMA [2015] UKSC 75 Introduction The case of Soci�t� Coop�rative de Production SeaFrance SA v. The Competition and Markets Authority & Anor...

Confiscation Orders and VAT Deductions: A New Precedent from R v Harvey

Date: Dec 17, 2015

Confiscation Orders and VAT Deductions: A New Precedent from R v Harvey Introduction The case of Harvey, R v ([2016] Lloyd's Rep FC 41) represents a significant development in the realm of...

Proxy Marriages and Burden of Proof under Dutch Law: Upper Tribunal's Decision in Cudjoe [2016] UKUT 180 (IAC)

Date: Dec 15, 2015

Proxy Marriages and Burden of Proof under Dutch Law: Upper Tribunal's Decision in Cudjoe [2016] UKUT 180 (IAC) Introduction The case of Cudjoe [2016] UKUT 180 (IAC) presents a pivotal decision by the...

Set-Off of Trading Losses Without Self-Assessment Notices: Bloomsbury Verlag GmbH v HMRC [2015] UKFTT660(TC)

Date: Dec 15, 2015

Set-Off of Trading Losses Without Self-Assessment Notices: Bloomsbury Verlag GmbH v HMRC [2015] UKFTT660(TC) Introduction The case of Bloomsbury Verlag GmbH v. Revenue & Customs ([2015] UKFTT 660...

Proportionality and Exceptionality in Article 8 ECHR: Dasgupta [2016] UKUT 28 (IAC)

Date: Dec 12, 2015

Proportionality and Exceptionality in Article 8 ECHR: Dasgupta [2016] UKUT 28 (IAC) Introduction The case of Dasgupta [2016] UKUT 28 (IAC) presents a significant examination of the interplay between...

Criteria for Permitting Late Appeals in Income Tax Assessments: Odunlami v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Dec 11, 2015

Criteria for Permitting Late Appeals in Income Tax Assessments: Odunlami v. Revenue & Customs Introduction The case of Odunlami v. Revenue & Customs ([2015] UKFTT 668 (TC)) addresses the critical...