United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Supreme Court Confirms Statutory Incompatibility Barrier in Registering Village Greens: The Newhaven Port Case

Date: Feb 26, 2015

Supreme Court Confirms Statutory Incompatibility Barrier in Registering Village Greens: The Newhaven Port Case Introduction The landmark case of Newhaven Port and Properties Ltd, R (on the...

Dube Case Commentary: Application of Sections 117A-117D in Article 8 Immigration Assessments

Date: Feb 25, 2015

Dube Case Commentary: Application of Sections 117A-117D in Article 8 Immigration Assessments Introduction The Dube (ss.117A-117D) [2015] UKUT 90 (IAC) decision, rendered by the Upper Tribunal...

Limiting Managerial Powers: Insights from Sennadine Properties Ltd v. Heelis [2015]

Date: Feb 24, 2015

Limiting Managerial Powers: Insights from Sennadine Properties Ltd v. Heelis [2015] Introduction Sennadine Properties Ltd v. Heelis ([2015] UKUT 55 (LC)) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Upper...

PAYE Late Payment Penalties as Criminal Offences Confirmed: Bluu Solutions Ltd v Revenue & Customs [2015] UKFTT 95 (TC)

Date: Feb 21, 2015

PAYE Late Payment Penalties as Criminal Offences Confirmed: Bluu Solutions Ltd v Revenue & Customs [2015] UKFTT 95 (TC) Introduction Bluu Solutions Ltd v Revenue & Customs (Rev 1) is a pivotal case...

Strict Enforcement of Time Limits in Employment Discrimination Claims: Insights from Habinteg Housing Association Ltd v. Holleron [2015]

Date: Feb 21, 2015

Strict Enforcement of Time Limits in Employment Discrimination Claims: Insights from Habinteg Housing Association Ltd v. Holleron [2015] Introduction The case of Habinteg Housing Association Ltd v....

Upper Tribunal Establishes Criteria for Classifying Water Companies as Public Authorities under Environmental Information Regulations

Date: Feb 20, 2015

Upper Tribunal Establishes Criteria for Classifying Water Companies as Public Authorities under Environmental Information Regulations Introduction The case of Fish Legal v. IC & Ors ([2015] UKUT 52...

Discretion in Extending Time Limits for VAT Appeals: North Berwick Golf Club v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Feb 20, 2015

Discretion in Extending Time Limits for VAT Appeals: North Berwick Golf Club v. Revenue & Customs Introduction The case of North Berwick Golf Club v. Revenue & Customs ([2015] UKFTT 82 (TC)) presents...

Establishing Legal Protections for LGBT Individuals in Asylum Proceedings: Insights from LH and IP (CG) Judgment

Date: Feb 19, 2015

Establishing Legal Protections for LGBT Individuals in Asylum Proceedings: Insights from LH and IP (CG) Judgment Introduction The case of LH and IP (gay men: risk) (CG) ([2015] UKUT 73 (IAC))...

Refining Apportionment Principles in Contributory Negligence: Jackson v Murray & Anor [2015]

Date: Feb 19, 2015

Refining Apportionment Principles in Contributory Negligence: Jackson v Murray & Anor [2015] Introduction Jackson v Murray & Anor ([2015] PIQR P16) is a seminal case adjudicated by the United Kingdom...

Reinforcing Schedule 24 FA 2003: Upper Tribunal Rules Against Value-Shifting Schemes in Scotts Atlantic Management Ltd

Date: Feb 14, 2015

Reinforcing Schedule 24 FA 2003: Upper Tribunal Rules Against Value-Shifting Schemes in Scotts Atlantic Management Ltd Introduction The case of Scotts Atlantic Management Ltd & Anor v. Revenue &...

Reaffirming the Presumption of ECHR Compliance in Dublin Regulation Cases: The Weldegaber Judgment

Date: Feb 13, 2015

Reaffirming the Presumption of ECHR Compliance in Dublin Regulation Cases: The Weldegaber Judgment Introduction The case of R (on the application of Weldegaber) v Secretary of State for the Home...

Retrospective Validation of JSA Regulations under the 2013 Act: Insights from DB v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v TJ

Date: Feb 12, 2015

Retrospective Validation of JSA Regulations under the 2013 Act: Insights from DB v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v TJ Introduction The case of DB v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions...

Thakral v Secretary of State for the Home Department: A Landmark Judgment on Article 8 Proportionality in Immigration Law

Date: Feb 11, 2015

Thakral v Secretary of State for the Home Department: A Landmark Judgment on Article 8 Proportionality in Immigration Law Introduction Thakral v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2015] UKUT...

Amortisation of Goodwill Deduction Denied in Spring Capital Ltd v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Feb 11, 2015

Amortisation of Goodwill Deduction Denied in Spring Capital Ltd v. Revenue & Customs Introduction The case of Spring Capital Ltd v. Revenue & Customs & Ors ([2015] UKFTT 66 (TC)) addresses complex...

Reinstatement of Struck-Out Appeals: Jumbogate Ltd v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Feb 11, 2015

Reinstatement of Struck-Out Appeals: Jumbogate Ltd v. Revenue & Customs Introduction The case of Jumbogate Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2015] UKFTT 64 (TC)) addresses critical procedural aspects within...

Supreme Court Limits Welsh Assembly's Legislative Competence in Asbestos Medical Cost Recovery

Date: Feb 10, 2015

Supreme Court Limits Welsh Assembly's Legislative Competence in Asbestos Medical Cost Recovery Introduction The case of Recovery of Medical Costs for Asbestos Diseases (Wales) Bill (Reference By The...

Balancing Renewable Energy Projects with EU Birds Directive Compliance: Sustainable Shetland v. The Scottish Ministers & Anor

Date: Feb 10, 2015

Balancing Renewable Energy Projects with EU Birds Directive Compliance: Sustainable Shetland v. The Scottish Ministers & Anor ([2015] Env LR 23) Introduction Sustainable Shetland, an unincorporated...

Establishing Robust Representation Protocols in Mental Health Tribunals: YA v Central and NW London NHS Trusts and Others

Date: Feb 5, 2015

Establishing Robust Representation Protocols in Mental Health Tribunals: YA v Central and NW London NHS Trusts and Others Introduction The case of YA v Central and NW London NHS Trusts and Others...

Burden of Proof in VAT Input Tax Claims: The Perenco Holdings Judgment

Date: Feb 5, 2015

Burden of Proof in VAT Input Tax Claims: The Perenco Holdings Judgment Introduction The case of Perenco Holdings v. Revenue & Customs ([2015] SFTD 650) adjudicated by the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) on...

Proportionality in the Extension of the Worker Registration Scheme: TG v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (PC) [2015]

Date: Jan 31, 2015

Proportionality in the Extension of the Worker Registration Scheme: TG v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (PC) [2015] Introduction The case of TG v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions...