United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Substantive Legitimate Expectations in Immigration Judicial Review: Jakhu v. Home Department

Date: Dec 10, 2015

Substantive Legitimate Expectations in Immigration Judicial Review: Jakhu v. Home Department Introduction The case R (on the application of Jakhu) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Procedural Corrections and Judicial Error in Tax Penalties: Insights from Tager v. Revenue And Customs ([2015] UKUT 663 (TCC))

Date: Dec 8, 2015

Procedural Corrections and Judicial Error in Tax Penalties: Insights from Tager v. Revenue And Customs ([2015] UKUT 663 (TCC)) Introduction The case of Tager v. Revenue And Customs ([2015] UKUT 663...

Lewis v. Revenue & Customs ([2015] UKFTT 640 (TC)) – Establishing Jurisdiction and Reasonable Prospect in Duty and Penalty Appeals

Date: Dec 8, 2015

Lewis v. Revenue & Customs ([2015] UKFTT 640 (TC)) – Establishing Jurisdiction and Reasonable Prospect in Duty and Penalty Appeals Introduction Lewis v. Revenue & Customs ([2015] UKFTT 640 (TC)) is a...

Determining Lorry Driver's Liability for Excise Duty: Insights from Perfect v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Dec 8, 2015

Determining Lorry Driver's Liability for Excise Duty: Insights from Perfect v. Revenue & Customs Introduction Perfect v. Revenue & Customs ([2015] UKFTT 639 (TC)) is a pivotal case in the realm of...

Upper Tribunal Clarifies Access Regime: Environmental Information Regulations vs Freedom of Information Act

Date: Dec 8, 2015

Upper Tribunal Clarifies Access Regime: Environmental Information Regulations vs Freedom of Information Act Introduction In the case of The Department for Energy and Climate Change v. The Information...

Proper Purpose Rule Reinforced in Eclairs Group Ltd v. JKX Oil & Gas plc

Date: Dec 3, 2015

Proper Purpose Rule Reinforced in Eclairs Group Ltd v. JKX Oil & Gas plc Introduction The case of Eclairs Group Ltd and Glengary Overseas Ltd v. JKX Oil & Gas plc ([2016] 3 All ER 641) represents a...

Upper Tribunal Clarifies 28-Day Extension Window and Declares Form FLR(M) Correspondence Requirements Unlawful

Date: Dec 3, 2015

Upper Tribunal Clarifies 28-Day Extension Window and Declares Form FLR(M) Correspondence Requirements Unlawful Introduction The case of R (on the application of Bhudia) v Secretary of State for the...

Limits on Recovering Landlord’s Legal Costs through Service Charges: Fairbairn v. Etal Court Maintenance Ltd [2015]

Date: Dec 1, 2015

Limits on Recovering Landlord’s Legal Costs through Service Charges: Fairbairn v. Etal Court Maintenance Ltd [2015] Introduction The case of Fairbairn v. Etal Court Maintenance Ltd ([2015] UKUT 639...

Beckford v. London Borough of Southwark: Landmark Ruling on Disability Discrimination and Compensation

Date: Nov 28, 2015

Beckford v. London Borough of Southwark: Landmark Ruling on Disability Discrimination and Compensation Introduction Beckford v. London Borough of Southwark (Disability Discrimination) ([2016] IRLR...

Recognition and Admissibility in Statelessness Determinations: Insights from JM v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Nov 26, 2015

Recognition and Admissibility in Statelessness Determinations: Insights from JM v Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of JM, R (on the application of) v. Secretary of...

Clarifying Deportation Standards for EEA Nationals: The Gheorghiu Case [2016] UKUT 24 (IAC)

Date: Nov 25, 2015

Clarifying Deportation Standards for EEA Nationals: The Gheorghiu Case [2016] UKUT 24 (IAC) Introduction The Gheorghiu case, adjudicated by the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) in...

Miah [2016] UKUT 131 (IAC): Upholding the Integrity of Immigration Controls Over Private Life Claims of Young Adults

Date: Nov 24, 2015

Miah [2016] UKUT 131 (IAC): Upholding the Integrity of Immigration Controls Over Private Life Claims of Young Adults Introduction The case of Miah [2016] UKUT 131 (IAC) presents a pivotal examination...

Preliminary Hearings and Domicile Determination: Insights from Wrottesley v. Revenue & Customs ([2015] UKUT 637 (TCC))

Date: Nov 24, 2015

Preliminary Hearings and Domicile Determination: Insights from Wrottesley v. Revenue & Customs ([2015] UKUT 637 (TCC)) Introduction Wrottesley v. Revenue & Customs ([2015] UKUT 637 (TCC)) is a...

Duty of First-tier Tribunals in ESA Supersession Appeals: Insights from FN v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Date: Nov 21, 2015

Duty of First-tier Tribunals in ESA Supersession Appeals: Insights from FN v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Introduction The case of FN v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ([2016]...

Applicant’s Burden to Prove Reasonable Excuse for Non-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions Established in Muhandiramge [2015] UKUT 675 (IAC)

Date: Nov 21, 2015

Applicant’s Burden to Prove Reasonable Excuse for Non-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions Established in Muhandiramge [2015] UKUT 675 (IAC) Introduction The case of Muhandiramge [2015] UKUT 675 (IAC)...

Upper Tribunal Sets Precedent on Correct Application of Paragraph 399(a) in Deportation Cases

Date: Nov 21, 2015

Upper Tribunal Sets Precedent on Correct Application of Paragraph 399(a) in Deportation Cases Introduction The Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) delivered a pivotal judgment in the case...

Clarifying 'Safety' in Personal Independence Payment Assessments: Upper Tribunal Sets Precedent in CE v. Secretary of State

Date: Nov 21, 2015

Clarifying 'Safety' in Personal Independence Payment Assessments: Upper Tribunal Sets Precedent in CE v. Secretary of State Introduction The case of CE v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions...

Establishing the Significance of Section 117B(6) in Immigration Law: A Comprehensive Commentary on Treebhawon and Others [2015] UKUT 674 (IAC)

Date: Nov 20, 2015

Establishing the Significance of Section 117B(6) in Immigration Law: A Comprehensive Commentary on Treebhawon and Others [2015] UKUT 674 (IAC) Introduction The case of Treebhawon and others (section...

Upper Tribunal Confirms Classification of Engineered Solid Ink Sticks as 'Printing Ink' under CN Heading 3215

Date: Nov 20, 2015

Upper Tribunal Confirms Classification of Engineered Solid Ink Sticks as 'Printing Ink' under CN Heading 3215 Introduction The case of Xerox Ltd v. Revenue And Customs ([2015] UKUT 631 (TCC))...

Proportionality in Management Orders under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Queensbridge Investments Limited v. Lodge & Ors

Date: Nov 20, 2015

Proportionality in Management Orders under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Queensbridge Investments Limited v. Lodge & Ors ([2015] UKUT 635 (LC)) Introduction The case of Queensbridge Investments...