United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Upper Tribunal Upholds Deportation Order in VHR (Unmeritorious Grounds) [2014] UKUT 367 (IAC)

Date: Jul 30, 2014

Upper Tribunal Upholds Deportation Order in VHR (Unmeritorious Grounds) [2014] UKUT 367 (IAC) Introduction The case of VHR (unmeritorious grounds) [2014] UKUT 367 (IAC) presents a significant...

HCA International Ltd v CMA: Enhancing Transparency in Judicial Review for Human Rights Proportionality Challenges

Date: Jul 26, 2014

HCA International Ltd v Competition and Markets Authority: Enhancing Transparency in Judicial Review for Human Rights Proportionality Challenges Introduction The case of HCA International Ltd v...

Enhancing Landlord Liability in Nuisance Claims and Planning Permission Considerations: A Comprehensive Analysis of Coventry & Ors v. Lawrence & Anor (No 2) UKSC 13

Date: Jul 24, 2014

Enhancing Landlord Liability in Nuisance Claims and Planning Permission Considerations: A Comprehensive Analysis of Coventry & Ors v. Lawrence & Anor (No 2) UKSC 13 Introduction The case of Coventry...

Fairford Group plc & Anor v Revenue And Customs: Strengthening Tribunal's Authority to Strike Out in MTIC VAT Fraud Appeals

Date: Jul 24, 2014

Fairford Group plc & Anor v Revenue And Customs: Strengthening Tribunal's Authority to Strike Out in MTIC VAT Fraud Appeals Introduction The case of Fairford Group plc & Anor v Revenue And Customs...

UK Supreme Court Upholds Government's Blanket Policy on Legal Funding for British Nationals Facing Death Penalty Abroad

Date: Jul 17, 2014

UK Supreme Court Upholds Government's Blanket Policy on Legal Funding for British Nationals Facing Death Penalty Abroad Introduction In the landmark case of Sandiford, R (on the application of) v....

Agent's Fiduciary Breaches: Proprietary Claims on Bribes Post FHR European Ventures v Cedar Capital Partners

Date: Jul 17, 2014

Agent's Fiduciary Breaches: Proprietary Claims on Bribes Post FHR European Ventures LLP & Ors v. Cedar Capital Partners LLC Introduction The landmark case of FHR European Ventures LLP & Ors v. Cedar...

Upper Tribunal Upholds Transparency in Workfare Schemes: Department for Work and Pensions v. IC and FZ

Date: Jul 16, 2014

Upper Tribunal Upholds Transparency in Workfare Schemes: Department for Work and Pensions v. IC and FZ Introduction In the pivotal case of Department for Work and Pensions v. IC and FZ ([2014] UKUT...

Upper Tribunal Establishes Limits on HMRC's Jurisdiction in Excise Duty Assessments

Date: Jul 16, 2014

Upper Tribunal Establishes Limits on HMRC's Jurisdiction in Excise Duty Assessments Introduction In the case of Revenue & Customs v. Race ([2014] UKUT 331 (TCC)), the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery...

Greenwood [2014] UKUT 342 (IAC): Clarifying the Chronology of Deportation Orders under the UK Borders Act 2007

Date: Jul 16, 2014

Greenwood [2014] UKUT 342 (IAC): Clarifying the Chronology of Deportation Orders under the UK Borders Act 2007 Introduction The case of Greenwood [2014] UKUT 342 (IAC) presents a pivotal examination...

New Precedent on Ethnic Persecution and Internal Flight Restrictions: Upper Tribunal Decision in AT and Others [2014] UKUT 318 (IAC)

Date: Jul 15, 2014

New Precedent on Ethnic Persecution and Internal Flight Restrictions: Upper Tribunal Decision in AT and Others [2014] UKUT 318 (IAC) Introduction The case of AT and Others (Article 15c; risk...

Permission to Reinstate Appeals in Tax Litigation: Insights from Pierhead Purchasing Ltd v. Revenue & Customs [2014] UKUT 321 (TCC)

Date: Jul 11, 2014

Permission to Reinstate Appeals in Tax Litigation: Insights from Pierhead Purchasing Ltd v. Revenue & Customs [2014] UKUT 321 (TCC) Introduction The case of Pierhead Purchasing Ltd v. Revenue &...

HMRC's Discretion under Regulation 29(2) in VAT Self-Billing: Insights from Revenue & Customs v. GB Housley Ltd ([2014] UKUT 320 (TCC))

Date: Jul 11, 2014

HMRC's Discretion under Regulation 29(2) in VAT Self-Billing: Insights from Revenue & Customs v. GB Housley Ltd ([2014] UKUT 320 (TCC)) Introduction The case of Revenue & Customs v. GB Housley Ltd...

Appellate Deference in Fraudulent Insurance Claims: Beacon Insurance Company Ltd v. Maharaj Bookstore Ltd

Date: Jul 10, 2014

Appellate Deference in Fraudulent Insurance Claims: Beacon Insurance Company Ltd v. Maharaj Bookstore Ltd Introduction Beacon Insurance Company Ltd v. Maharaj Bookstore Ltd ([2014] UKPC 21) is a...

Clarifying Legislative Competence: UK Supreme Court Affirms Assembly of Wales' Authority to Regulate Agricultural Wages

Date: Jul 10, 2014

Clarifying Legislative Competence: UK Supreme Court Affirms Assembly of Wales' Authority to Regulate Agricultural Wages Introduction The Agricultural Sector (Wales) Bill (Attorney General for England...

Limiting Expert Evidence in Section 179 Judicial Reviews: Insights from HCA International Ltd v. CMA ([2014] CAT 10)

Date: Jul 10, 2014

Limiting Expert Evidence in Section 179 Judicial Reviews: Insights from HCA International Ltd v. CMA ([2014] CAT 10) Introduction The case of HCA International Ltd v. Competition and Markets...

Balancing Regulatory Discretion and Competitive Innovation in Telecommunications: British Telecommunications Plc v. Telefónica O2 UK Ltd (2014)

Date: Jul 10, 2014

Balancing Regulatory Discretion and Competitive Innovation in Telecommunications: British Telecommunications Plc v. Telefónica O2 UK Ltd (2014) Introduction The case of British Telecommunications Plc...

Limitation of Tribunal Jurisdiction and Negligent Conduct in Tax Assessments: Rotberg v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Jul 8, 2014

Limitation of Tribunal Jurisdiction and Negligent Conduct in Tax Assessments: Rotberg v. Revenue & Customs ([2014] UKFTT 657 (TC)) Introduction The case of Rotberg v. Revenue & Customs ([2014] UKFTT...

Clarise Deduction Applied at Original Lease Term in Lease Extensions – Midland Freeholds Ltd v Re 68 Mallaby Close

Date: Jul 8, 2014

Clarise Deduction Applied at Original Lease Term in Lease Extensions – Midland Freeholds Ltd v Re 68 Mallaby Close Introduction The case of Midland Freeholds Limited v Re 68 Mallaby Close ([2014]...

PR v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Establishing an In All Circumstances Approach to ESA Activity 1

Date: Jul 5, 2014

PR v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Establishing an In All Circumstances Approach to ESA Activity 1 Introduction The case of PR v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (ESA) ([2014]...

Establishing Relativity in Leasehold Valuations: Insights from Kosta v. Carnwath & Ors [2014] UKUT 319 (LC)

Date: Jul 4, 2014

Establishing Relativity in Leasehold Valuations: Insights from Kosta v. Carnwath & Ors [2014] UKUT 319 (LC) Introduction The case of Kosta v. Carnwath & Ors ([2014] UKUT 319 (LC)) represents a...