United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Mathew v. Revenue & Customs: Tribunal Upholds Schedule 36 Notices Requiring Disclosure of Financial Records

Date: Apr 1, 2015

Mathew v. Revenue & Customs: Tribunal Upholds Schedule 36 Notices Requiring Disclosure of Financial Records Introduction In the case of Mathew v. Revenue & Customs (Rev 1) ([2015] UKFTT 139 (TC)),...

Exemption of Journalistic Information under the Freedom of Information Act: Department of Health v. The Information Commissioner [2015]

Date: Mar 31, 2015

Exemption of Journalistic Information under the Freedom of Information Act: Department of Health v. The Information Commissioner [2015] Introduction The case of Department of Health v. The...

Clark v. Manchester City Council [2015]: Upholding Rehearing Standards and Local Authority’s Role in HMO Space Regulations

Date: Mar 28, 2015

Clark v. Manchester City Council [2015] UKUT 129 (LC) Introduction Clark v. Manchester City Council is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) on March 27, 2015. The core...

Rectification in Taxation: The Upper Tribunal's Decision in Lobler v HMRC [2015] BTC 515

Date: Mar 27, 2015

Rectification in Taxation: The Upper Tribunal's Decision in Lobler v HMRC [2015] BTC 515 Introduction The case of Lobler v. Revenue and Customs ([2015] BTC 515) addresses significant issues...

Cain v. London Borough Of Islington: Jurisdiction Limits in Service Charge Apportionment

Date: Mar 27, 2015

Cain v. London Borough Of Islington: Jurisdiction Limits in Service Charge Apportionment Introduction Cain v. London Borough Of Islington ([2015] UKUT 117 (LC)) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Statelessness and Citizenship Deprivation: Insights from Pham v. Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Mar 26, 2015

Statelessness and Citizenship Deprivation: Insights from Pham v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of Pham v. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2015] 3 All...

Waqar v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Upholding Paragraph 353 in the Statutory Appeal Framework

Date: Mar 26, 2015

Waqar v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Upholding Paragraph 353 in the Statutory Appeal Framework 1. Introduction The case of Waqar, R (on the application of) v. Secretary of State for...

Cost Allocation in Child Care Appeals: Insights from S (a Child) v Local Authority [2015]

Date: Mar 26, 2015

Cost Allocation in Child Care Appeals: Insights from S (a Child) v Local Authority [2015] Introduction The case of S (a Child) v Local Authority [2015] serves as a pivotal judgment in the realm of...

Jurisdiction of the Anti-Trafficking Convention over Historic Trafficking Victims: Nguyen [2015] UKUT 170 (IAC)

Date: Mar 26, 2015

Jurisdiction of the Anti-Trafficking Convention over Historic Trafficking Victims: Nguyen [2015] UKUT 170 (IAC) Introduction The case of Nguyen ([2015] UKUT 170 (IAC)) presents a significant...

Clarifying 'Realistic Prospects' for Community Use: Insights from Evenden Estates v. Brighton and Hove City Council

Date: Mar 25, 2015

Clarifying 'Realistic Prospects' for Community Use: Insights from Evenden Estates v. Brighton and Hove City Council Introduction The case of Evenden Estates v. Brighton and Hove City Council & Anor...

Credit Agricole v Papadimitriou: Establishing Constructive Notice in Banking Transactions

Date: Mar 25, 2015

Credit Agricole v Papadimitriou: Establishing Constructive Notice in Banking Transactions Introduction The case of Credit Agricole Corporation and Investment Bank v. Papadimitriou (Gibraltar) ([2015]...

Kittel Principle Reinforced: Tribunal Upholds Denial of VAT Input Tax Credits in MTIC Fraud Case

Date: Mar 25, 2015

Kittel Principle Reinforced: Tribunal Upholds Denial of VAT Input Tax Credits in MTIC Fraud Case Introduction The case of BTS Specialised Equipment Ltd & Anor v. Revenue & Customs ([2015] UKFTT 136...

Proportionality in Temporary Separation under Appendix FM: Insights from Chen v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Mar 25, 2015

Proportionality in Temporary Separation under Appendix FM: Insights from Chen v Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of R (on the application of Chen) v Secretary of State...

Establishing Liability for Dishonest Assistance and Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Offshore Financial Transactions: Central Bank of Ecuador v Conticorp SA and Ors

Date: Mar 24, 2015

Establishing Liability for Dishonest Assistance and Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Offshore Financial Transactions: Central Bank of Ecuador v Conticorp SA and Ors Introduction The case of Central Bank...

Clarifying Statutory Records and Information Requirements: The Couldwell Concrete Flooring Ltd v. Revenue & Customs Decision

Date: Mar 24, 2015

Clarifying Statutory Records and Information Requirements: The Couldwell Concrete Flooring Ltd v. Revenue & Customs Decision Introduction Couldwell Concrete Flooring Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2015]...

Roberts & Anor v. Fernandez: Establishing New Standards for Lease Extension Premium Calculations

Date: Mar 24, 2015

Roberts & Anor v. Fernandez: Establishing New Standards for Lease Extension Premium Calculations Introduction The case of Roberts & Anor v. Fernandez ([2015] UKUT 106 (LC)) presented a pivotal moment...

Validating Estimated Service Charges: Insights from Pendra Loweth Management Ltd v. North

Date: Mar 20, 2015

Validating Estimated Service Charges: Insights from Pendra Loweth Management Ltd v. North Introduction The case of Pendra Loweth Management Ltd v. North ([2015] UKUT 91 (LC)) addresses critical...

UK Supreme Court Upholds Welfare Benefit Cap: Indirect Discrimination Against Lone Parents Justified under ECHR

Date: Mar 19, 2015

UK Supreme Court Upholds Welfare Benefit Cap: Indirect Discrimination Against Lone Parents Justified under ECHR Introduction The case of SG & Ors v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (SSWP)...

Trail Riders Fellowship v Dorset County Council: Supreme Court Affirms Flexibility in Map Scale Interpretation

Date: Mar 19, 2015

Trail Riders Fellowship v Dorset County Council: Supreme Court Affirms Flexibility in Map Scale Interpretation Introduction Parties Involved: Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF) and Mr. David Tilbury as...

Procedural Fairness in Entry Clearance Decisions: The Mushtaq v ECO Case

Date: Mar 19, 2015

Procedural Fairness in Entry Clearance Decisions: The Mushtaq v ECO Case Introduction The case of R (on the application of Mushtaq) v Entry Clearance Officer of Islamabad, Pakistan (ECO – Procedural...