United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Upper Tribunal Reinforces HMRC's Burden of Proof in Discovery Assessments – Burgess & Anor v. Revenue And Customs

Date: Oct 28, 2015

Upper Tribunal Reinforces HMRC's Burden of Proof in Discovery Assessments Introduction Burgess & Anor v. Revenue And Customs ([2015] BTC 533) is a significant case adjudicated by the Upper Tribunal...

Rathakrishnan v. Pizza Express: Establishing Principles for Just and Equitable Extensions of Time in Employment Discrimination Claims

Date: Oct 24, 2015

Rathakrishnan v. Pizza Express: Establishing Principles for Just and Equitable Extensions of Time in Employment Discrimination Claims Introduction The case of Rathakrishnan v. Pizza Express...

Reasonableness in Mitigation: Cooper Contracting Ltd v. Lindsey

Date: Oct 23, 2015

Reasonableness in Mitigation: Cooper Contracting Ltd v. Lindsey Introduction The case of Cooper Contracting Ltd v. Lindsey ([2015] UKEAT 0184_15_2210) revolves around an employment dispute concerning...

Defining the Limits of the Surinder Singh Principle: Upper Tribunal's Ruling in Osoro v Secretary of State [2015] UKUT 593 (IAC)

Date: Oct 23, 2015

Defining the Limits of the Surinder Singh Principle: Upper Tribunal's Ruling in Osoro v Secretary of State [2015] UKUT 593 (IAC) Introduction The case of Osoro (Surinder Singh) [2015] UKUT 593 (IAC)...

Semeda v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Establishing Rigorous Adherence to Statelessness Determination Policies

Date: Oct 22, 2015

Semeda v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Establishing Rigorous Adherence to Statelessness Determination Policies Introduction The case of R (on the application of Semeda) v. Secretary of...

Kelly v. Covance Laboratories Ltd: Clarifying Direct Race Discrimination and Harassment Standards under the Equality Act 2010

Date: Oct 21, 2015

Kelly v. Covance Laboratories Ltd: Clarifying Direct Race Discrimination and Harassment Standards under the Equality Act 2010 Introduction Kelly v. Covance Laboratories Ltd ([2015] UKEAT...

Application of Section 118(2) TMA to Late Claims under Schedule 1AB: Raftopoulou v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Oct 17, 2015

Application of Section 118(2) TMA to Late Claims under Schedule 1AB: Raftopoulou v. Revenue & Customs Introduction Raftopoulou v. Revenue & Customs ([2016] STC 656) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

MF v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Reinterpreting Descriptor 5 for Personal Independence Payment Claims

Date: Oct 16, 2015

MF v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Reinterpreting Descriptor 5 for Personal Independence Payment Claims Introduction The case of MF v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Personal...

Shahid v. Scottish Ministers: Reinforcing the Legal Boundaries of Prison Segregation under ECHR Article 8

Date: Oct 15, 2015

Shahid v. Scottish Ministers: Reinforcing the Legal Boundaries of Prison Segregation under ECHR Article 8 Introduction Shahid v. Scottish Ministers (2015 SLT 707) is a landmark case decided by the...

Mandalia v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Upholding Evidential Flexibility in the Points-Based Immigration System

Date: Oct 15, 2015

Mandalia v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Upholding Evidential Flexibility in the Points-Based Immigration System Introduction Mandalia v. Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Gohil v. Gohil: Reassessing the Admissibility of Fresh Evidence in Financial Order Set-Asides

Date: Oct 15, 2015

Gohil v. Gohil: Reassessing the Admissibility of Fresh Evidence in Financial Order Set-Asides Introduction Gohil v. Gohil ([2015] Fam Law 1459) is a seminal case decided by the United Kingdom Supreme...

Fraud in Matrimonial Consent Orders: Insights from Sharland v. Sharland [2015] UKSC 42

Date: Oct 15, 2015

Fraud in Matrimonial Consent Orders: Insights from Sharland v. Sharland [2015] UKSC 42 Introduction Sharland v. Sharland is a landmark decision by the United Kingdom Supreme Court that delves into...

KOL & Ors v. BOWRING: Upholding the Jurisdiction of the First-tier Tribunal in Managerial Accountability

Date: Oct 15, 2015

KOL & Ors v. BOWRING: Upholding the Jurisdiction of the First-tier Tribunal in Managerial Accountability Introduction KOL & Ors v. BOWRING ([2015] UKUT 530 (LC)) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Revenue & Customs v. Glyn: Clarifying the 'Distinct Break' in Tax Residency Law

Date: Oct 13, 2015

Revenue & Customs v. Glyn: Clarifying the 'Distinct Break' in Tax Residency Law Introduction Revenue & Customs v. Glyn ([2016] STC 1020) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Upper Tribunal (Tax and...

Mitchell (Basnet Revisited): Clarifying the Burden of Proof in Immigration Application Defects

Date: Oct 9, 2015

Mitchell (Basnet Revisited): Clarifying the Burden of Proof in Immigration Application Defects Introduction The case of Mitchell (Basnet revisited) ([2015] UKUT 562 (IAC)) is a pivotal decision by...

Admissibility of Gang Evidence and Motive: Insights from Myers v. The Queen (Bermuda) [2015] UKPC 40

Date: Oct 7, 2015

Admissibility of Gang Evidence and Motive: Insights from Myers v. The Queen (Bermuda) [2015] UKPC 40 Introduction Myers v. The Queen is a pivotal judgment delivered by the Privy Council on October 6,...

CTB v. White: Upholding Fairness in Public Tender Processes

Date: Oct 7, 2015

CTB v. White: Upholding Fairness in Public Tender Processes Introduction The Central Tenders Board & Anor v White (t/a White Construction Services) (Montserrat) ([2015] UKPC 39) is a pivotal case...

Mohammed & Ors v Newcastle City Council ([2015] UKUT 439 (LC)) – A New Precedent on Lease Validity and Compensation in Compulsory Purchase Cases

Date: Oct 7, 2015

Mohammed & Ors v Newcastle City Council ([2015] UKUT 439 (LC)) – A New Precedent on Lease Validity and Compensation in Compulsory Purchase Cases Introduction The case of Mohammed & Ors v Newcastle...

Cain v. Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Islington: Establishing Limits on Challenging Service Charges

Date: Sep 26, 2015

Cain v. Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Islington: Establishing Limits on Challenging Service Charges Introduction The case of Cain v. Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of...

Upper Tribunal Establishes Balanced Approach to 'Unduly Harsh' in Deportation Cases under Section 117

Date: Sep 26, 2015

Upper Tribunal Establishes Balanced Approach to 'Unduly Harsh' in Deportation Cases under Section 117 Introduction The case of KMO ([2015] UKUT 543 (IAC)) represents a significant legal decision by...