United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Canada Square Operations Ltd v Potter: Clarifying Deliberate Concealment under the Limitation Act 1980

Date: Nov 16, 2023

Canada Square Operations Ltd v Potter: Clarifying Deliberate Concealment under the Limitation Act 1980 Introduction The case of Canada Square Operations Ltd v Potter ([2023] UKSC 41) represents a...

UK Supreme Court Establishes Strict Non-Refoulement Standards in Rwanda Asylum Transfer Policy

Date: Nov 16, 2023

UK Supreme Court Establishes Strict Non-Refoulement Standards in Rwanda Asylum Transfer Policy Introduction The case AAA (Syria) & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2023] UKSC 42)...

Popoviciu v UKSC: Establishing the Standard of Proof for Flagrant Fair Trial Denials in Extradition Cases

Date: Nov 9, 2023

Popoviciu v UKSC: Establishing the Standard of Proof for Flagrant Fair Trial Denials in Extradition Cases Introduction Popoviciu v Curtea De Apel Bucharest (Romania) (Rev1) ([2023] UKSC 39) is a...

Clarifying the Revenue Rule: UK Supreme Court in Skatteforvaltningen v Solo Capital Partners LLP & Ors

Date: Nov 9, 2023

Clarifying the Revenue Rule: UK Supreme Court in Skatteforvaltningen v Solo Capital Partners LLP & Ors Introduction The landmark case of Skatteforvaltningen v Solo Capital Partners LLP & Ors ([2023]...

Supreme Court Establishes Administrators are Not 'Officers' under TULRCA 1992

Date: Nov 2, 2023

Supreme Court Establishes Administrators are Not 'Officers' under TULRCA 1992 Introduction The landmark case of R (on the application of Palmer) v Northern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court & Anor...

Clarifying the Deeming Provision: Revenue and Customs v Vermilion Holdings Ltd [2023] UKSC 37

Date: Oct 26, 2023

Clarifying the Deeming Provision: Revenue and Customs v Vermilion Holdings Ltd [2023] UKSC 37 Introduction The case of Revenue and Customs v Vermilion Holdings Ltd (Scotland) ([2023] UKSC 37)...

Dalton [2023] UKSC 36: Clarifying the Genuine Connection Test under Article 2 ECHR

Date: Oct 19, 2023

Dalton [2023] UKSC 36: Clarifying the Genuine Connection Test under Article 2 ECHR Introduction The case of Dalton, Re Application for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland) ([2023] UKSC 36) revolves...

Exemption of Loan Administration Services from VAT Under Article 135(1)(d): Analysis of Target Group Ltd v Revenue and Customs ([2023] UKSC 35)

Date: Oct 12, 2023

Exemption of Loan Administration Services from VAT Under Article 135(1)(d): Analysis of Target Group Ltd v Revenue and Customs ([2023] UKSC 35) 1. Introduction The case of Target Group Ltd v Revenue...

Supreme Court Clarifies 'Series' Extension for Holiday Pay Claims in Police Service of Northern Ireland Case

Date: Oct 5, 2023

Supreme Court Clarifies 'Series' Extension for Holiday Pay Claims in Police Service of Northern Ireland Case Introduction The landmark case of Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern...

Defining 'Matters' Under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996: Insights from Republic of Mozambique v Privinvest Shipbuilding SAL (Holding) & Ors ([2023] UKSC 32)

Date: Sep 21, 2023

Defining 'Matters' Under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996: Insights from Republic of Mozambique v Privinvest Shipbuilding SAL (Holding) & Ors ([2023] UKSC 32) Introduction The case of Republic...

Determining Ordinary Residence for After-Care Services: Supreme Court Establishes Precedent in Worcestershire v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care [2023] UKSC 31

Date: Aug 11, 2023

Determining Ordinary Residence for After-Care Services: Supreme Court Establishes Precedent in Worcestershire County Council, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care...

UK Supreme Court Permits Consideration of Multi-site CAAD Applications in Land Compensation Valuations

Date: Aug 11, 2023

UK Supreme Court Permits Consideration of Multi-site CAAD Applications in Land Compensation Valuations Introduction The landmark case of Secretary of State for Transport v Curzon Park Ltd & Ors...

Limiting Standings Under Section 303(1) of the Insolvency Act 1986: Brake & Anor v The Chedington Court Estate Ltd [2023] UKSC 29

Date: Aug 11, 2023

Limiting Standings Under Section 303(1) of the Insolvency Act 1986: Brake & Anor v The Chedington Court Estate Ltd [2023] UKSC 29 Introduction The case of Brake & Anor v The Chedington Court Estate...

UKSC Decision in PACCAR Inc v Competition Appeal Tribunal: Defining 'Claims Management Services' under Section 58AA CLSA 1990

Date: Jul 27, 2023

UKSC Decision in PACCAR Inc v Competition Appeal Tribunal: Defining 'Claims Management Services' under Section 58AA CLSA 1990 Introduction The United Kingdom Supreme Court delivered a pivotal...

Jones v Birmingham City Council: Upholding Civil Standard of Proof for Gang-Related Injunctions

Date: Jul 20, 2023

Jones v Birmingham City Council: Upholding Civil Standard of Proof for Gang-Related Injunctions Introduction Case Citation: Jones v Birmingham City Council & Anor (Rev1) ([2023] UKSC 27) Court:...

Reaffirming the Professional Practice Test: Insights from McCulloch & Ors v Forth Valley Health Board [2023] UKSC 26

Date: Jul 13, 2023

Reaffirming the Professional Practice Test: Insights from McCulloch & Ors v Forth Valley Health Board [2023] UKSC 26 Introduction The case of McCulloch & Ors v Forth Valley Health Board (Scotland)...

Philipp v Barclays Bank UK PLC: Clarifying Banks' Duties in Authorized Push Payment Fraud

Date: Jul 13, 2023

Philipp v Barclays Bank UK PLC: Clarifying Banks' Duties in Authorized Push Payment Fraud Introduction The case of Philipp v Barclays Bank UK PLC ([2023] UKSC 25) represents a significant judicial...

Supreme Court Establishes Civil Law Test for Self-Defence in Police Disciplinary Proceedings

Date: Jul 6, 2023

Supreme Court Establishes Civil Law Test for Self-Defence in Police Disciplinary Proceedings Introduction The judgment in W80, R. (on the application of Officer) v Director General of the Independent...

Supreme Court Establishes Personal Nature of Financial Relief Claims Post-Overseas Divorce

Date: Jun 29, 2023

Supreme Court Establishes Personal Nature of Financial Relief Claims Post-Overseas Divorce Introduction The case of Unger & Anor v Ul-Hasan (deceased) & Anor ([2023] UKSC 22) before the United...

Supreme Court Clarifies the Territorial Limits of the Public Sector Equality Duty

Date: Jun 29, 2023

Supreme Court Clarifies the Territorial Limits of the Public Sector Equality Duty Introduction In the landmark case of Marouf, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department...