United Kingdom Case Commentaries

State Immunity in Maritime Salvage: Argentum v Republic of South Africa

Date: May 9, 2024

State Immunity in Maritime Salvage: Argentum v Republic of South Africa Introduction The case of Argentum Exploration Ltd v Republic of South Africa ([2024] UKSC 16) addresses pivotal issues...

Davies v Bridgend County Borough Council [2024] UKSC 15: Redefining Factual Causation in Private Nuisance Tort

Date: May 9, 2024

Davies v Bridgend County Borough Council [2024] UKSC 15: Redefining Factual Causation in Private Nuisance Tort Introduction Davies v Bridgend County Borough Council ([2024] UKSC 15) is a landmark...

UK Supreme Court Affirms Strict Immigration Controls: LTR Denial for Foreign Criminals in Limbo

Date: Apr 25, 2024

UK Supreme Court Affirms Strict Immigration Controls: LTR Denial for Foreign Criminals in Limbo Introduction In the landmark case AM (Belarus), R. (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the...

UK Supreme Court Declares Section 146 TULRCA Incompatible with Article 11 ECHR: Expanding Protection for Striking Workers

Date: Apr 18, 2024

UK Supreme Court Declares Section 146 TULRCA Incompatible with Article 11 ECHR: Expanding Protection for Striking Workers Introduction The United Kingdom Supreme Court, in the case of Secretary of...

Hassam v Rabot: Establishing the Third Approach for PSLA Damages in Concurrent Whiplash and Non-Whiplash Injuries

Date: Mar 27, 2024

Hassam v Rabot: Establishing the Third Approach for PSLA Damages in Concurrent Whiplash and Non-Whiplash Injuries Introduction Hassam & Anor v Rabot & Anor ([2024] UKSC 11) marks a pivotal moment in...

Reinterpreting Detention Standards in Mental Health Law: The RM v Judicial Review (2024) UKSC 7 Judgment

Date: Feb 22, 2024

Reinterpreting Detention Standards in Mental Health Law: The RM v Judicial Review (2024) UKSC 7 Judgment Introduction The case of RM, Re Application for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland) (Rev1)...

Supreme Court Clarifies Distinction Between Fiscal Measures and Customs Duties in VAT Relief for Third Territories

Date: Feb 15, 2024

Supreme Court Clarifies Distinction Between Fiscal Measures and Customs Duties in VAT Relief for Third Territories Introduction The case of Jersey Choice Ltd v HM Treasury ([2024] UKSC 5) marks a...

Hilland v Rev1 [2024] UKSC 4: Upholding Differentiated Treatment of DCS and ICS/ECS Prisoners under ECHR Article 14

Date: Feb 8, 2024

Hilland v Rev1 [2024] UKSC 4: Upholding Differentiated Treatment of DCS and ICS/ECS Prisoners under ECHR Article 14 Introduction The case of Hilland v Rev1 [2024] UKSC 4 presents a pivotal...

Potanina v Potanin ([2024] UKSC 3): Upholding the "Knock-Out Blow" Test in Setting Aside Leave Applications

Date: Feb 1, 2024

Potanina v Potanin ([2024] UKSC 3): Upholding the "Knock-Out Blow" Test in Setting Aside Leave Applications Introduction Potanina v Potanin ([2024] UKSC 3) is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Supreme Court Clarifies Non-Incorporation of Insurance Code in Voyage Charters: Implications for General Average Liability

Date: Jan 18, 2024

Supreme Court Clarifies Non-Incorporation of Insurance Code in Voyage Charters: Implications for General Average Liability Introduction The case of Herculito Maritime Ltd & Ors v Gunvor International...

AI as Inventor: The Supreme Court's Stance in Thaler v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks

Date: Dec 21, 2023

AI as Inventor: The Supreme Court's Stance in Thaler v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks Introduction The landmark case of Thaler v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and...

Clarifying Duty of Care: Supreme Court Rules Against Assumption of Responsibility in Local Authority Negligence Claims

Date: Dec 21, 2023

Clarifying Duty of Care: Supreme Court Rules Against Assumption of Responsibility in Local Authority Negligence Claims Introduction In the landmark case HXA v Surrey County Council ([2023] UKSC 52),...

Supreme Court Establishes Continuing Equitable Proprietary Interest Requirement in Knowing Receipt Claims

Date: Dec 21, 2023

Supreme Court Establishes Continuing Equitable Proprietary Interest Requirement in Knowing Receipt Claims Introduction The landmark case of Byers & Ors v Saudi National Bank (Rev1) [2023] UKSC 51...

Clarifying the Applicable Law in Tort Claims Across Multiple Jurisdictions: Insights from Zubaydah v Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office [2023] UKSC 50

Date: Dec 21, 2023

Clarifying the Applicable Law in Tort Claims Across Multiple Jurisdictions: Insights from Zubaydah v Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office [2023] UKSC 50 Introduction The case of Zubaydah v...

Enhancement of Fairness Standards in Cross-Examination of Expert Evidence: The Supreme Court's Decision in TUI UK Ltd v Griffiths

Date: Nov 30, 2023

Enhancement of Fairness Standards in Cross-Examination of Expert Evidence: The Supreme Court's Decision in TUI UK Ltd v Griffiths Introduction TUI UK Ltd v Griffiths ([2023] UKSC 48) is a landmark...

Supreme Court Establishes Jurisdiction for Injunctions Against Unidentified Individuals in Wolverhampton City Council & Ors v London Gypsies and Travellers & Ors

Date: Nov 30, 2023

Supreme Court Establishes Jurisdiction for Injunctions Against Unidentified Individuals in Wolverhampton City Council & Ors v London Gypsies and Travellers & Ors ([2023] UKSC 47) Introduction The...

Resource Constraints Insufficient to Deny Mandatory Orders in Housing Duty Breaches: UKSC Establishes Precedent

Date: Nov 29, 2023

Resource Constraints Insufficient to Deny Mandatory Orders in Housing Duty Breaches: UKSC Establishes Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of Imam, R (on the application of) v London Borough...

Clarifying the Application of Section 3C and Para 276B(v) in Indefinite Leave to Remain: Afzal v Home Department [2023] UKSC 46

Date: Nov 29, 2023

Clarifying the Application of Section 3C and Para 276B(v) in Indefinite Leave to Remain: Afzal v Home Department [2023] UKSC 46 Introduction The landmark case of Afzal, R (on the application of) v...

Supreme Court Confines TOAA Code’s Application to Actual Transferors: Fisher v HMRC [2023] UKSC 44

Date: Nov 22, 2023

Supreme Court Confines TOAA Code’s Application to Actual Transferors: Fisher v HMRC [2023] UKSC 44 Introduction In the landmark case of Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs v Fisher &...

Supreme Court Establishes Boundaries of Article 11: Exclusion of Independent Contractors like Deliveroo Riders from Collective Bargaining Protections

Date: Nov 22, 2023

Supreme Court Establishes Boundaries of Article 11: Exclusion of Independent Contractors like Deliveroo Riders from Collective Bargaining Protections Introduction The Supreme Court case Independent...