United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Judicial Commentary: Non-Commercial Intra-Group Transactions and VAT Registration

Date: Jun 12, 2014

Non-Commercial Intra-Group Transactions and VAT Registration: Analysis of African Consolidated Resources Plc v. Revenue & Customs ([2014] UKFTT 580 (TC)) Introduction The case of African Consolidated...

Shergill v. Khaira: Judicial Oversight in Amendments to Religious Trusts

Date: Jun 12, 2014

Shergill v. Khaira: Judicial Oversight in Amendments to Religious Trusts Introduction The case of Shergill & Ors v. Khaira & Ors ([2014] 3 WLR 1) addresses significant legal questions arising from...

Gold Standard Telecom Ltd v. HMRC: Establishing Precedents on VAT Input Tax Deduction Without Valid VAT Invoices

Date: Jun 12, 2014

Gold Standard Telecom Ltd v. HMRC: Establishing Precedents on VAT Input Tax Deduction Without Valid VAT Invoices Introduction The case of Gold Standard Telecom Ltd v. The Commissioners for Her...

Actual Liability Required for Detention of Goods under Section 139(1) of the Customs and Excise Act 1979: Eastenders v Revenue and Customs

Date: Jun 12, 2014

Actual Liability Required for Detention of Goods under Section 139(1) of the Customs and Excise Act 1979: Eastenders v Revenue and Customs Introduction The case of Eastenders Cash and Carry plc & Ors...

Direct Action for VAT Repayment: Upper Tribunal's Decision in Revenue And Customs v. Earlsferry Thistle Golf Club

Date: Jun 3, 2014

Direct Action for VAT Repayment: Upper Tribunal's Decision in Revenue And Customs v. Earlsferry Thistle Golf Club Introduction In the landmark case of Revenue And Customs v. Earlsferry Thistle Golf...

Judicial Review and Statutory Appeals in Section 10 Immigration Removal: Insights from R (Mohamed Bilal Jan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: May 31, 2014

Judicial Review and Statutory Appeals in Section 10 Immigration Removal: Insights from R (Mohamed Bilal Jan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of R (Mohamed Bilal...

Admittance of Prior Appeal Evidence and Consolidation of Appeals: A Comprehensive Analysis of First Class Communications Ltd v HMRC [2014] UKUT 244 (TCC)

Date: May 29, 2014

Admittance of Prior Appeal Evidence and Consolidation of Appeals: A Comprehensive Analysis of First Class Communications Ltd v HMRC [2014] UKUT 244 (TCC) Introduction The case of First Class...

Cost Allocation in Complex Tax Appeals: Insights from Versteegh Ltd & Ors v Revenue & Customs

Date: May 29, 2014

Cost Allocation in Complex Tax Appeals: Insights from Versteegh Ltd & Ors v Revenue & Customs Introduction The case of Versteegh Ltd & Ors v Revenue & Customs ([2014] UKFTT 397 (TC)) serves as a...

Windermere Marina Village Ltd v Wild: Establishing Judicial Oversight on Service Charge Apportionments

Date: May 29, 2014

Windermere Marina Village Ltd v Wild: Establishing Judicial Oversight on Service Charge Apportionments Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) [2014] UKUT 163 (LC) Introduction The case of Windermere Marina...

KV (Scarring - Medical Evidence) [2014] UKUT 230 (IAC): Upholding Comprehensive Evaluation of Medical Evidence in Asylum Claims

Date: May 24, 2014

KV (Scarring - Medical Evidence) [2014] UKUT 230 (IAC) Introduction The case of KV [2014] UKUT 230 (IAC) revolves around an asylum claim made by a Sri Lankan national who entered the United Kingdom...

Upper Tribunal's Decision in Revenue And Customs v. European Brand Trading Ltd: Implications for HMRC's Restoration Powers

Date: May 24, 2014

Upper Tribunal's Decision in Revenue And Customs v. European Brand Trading Ltd: Implications for HMRC's Restoration Powers Introduction The case of Revenue And Customs v. European Brand Trading Ltd...

Conditional Discharges and Immigration Law: Omenma [2014] UKUT 314 (IAC) Sets New Precedent

Date: May 23, 2014

Conditional Discharges and Immigration Law: Omenma [2014] UKUT 314 (IAC) Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of Omenma [2014] UKUT 314 (IAC) addresses a pivotal issue within UK immigration law:...

Clyde & Co LLP v van Winklehof: Recognition of LLP Members as 'Workers' under the Employment Rights Act 1996

Date: May 22, 2014

Clyde & Co LLP v van Winklehof: Recognition of LLP Members as 'Workers' under the Employment Rights Act 1996 Introduction The case of Clyde & Co LLP & Anor v. van Winklehof ([2014] WLR(D) 222)...

Limits on Notice Periods in Constructive Dismissal Claims under Section 95(1)(c) ERA 1996

Date: May 22, 2014

Limits on Notice Periods in Constructive Dismissal Claims under Section 95(1)(c) ERA 1996 Introduction Cockram v. Air Products Plc (Unfair Dismissal) ([2014] UKEAT 0038_14_2105) is a pivotal case...

Establishing the Objective Test for Reasonable Excuse in Tax Penalties: Perrin v. Revenue & Customs [2014] UKFTT 488 (TC)

Date: May 22, 2014

Establishing the Objective Test for Reasonable Excuse in Tax Penalties: Perrin v. Revenue & Customs [2014] UKFTT 488 (TC) Introduction The case of Perrin v. Revenue & Customs ([2014] UKFTT 488 (TC))...

Insufficiency of Funds Not a Reasonable Excuse for VAT Default Surcharge: CG Steel Structures Ltd v Revenue & Customs

Date: May 22, 2014

Insufficiency of Funds Not a Reasonable Excuse for VAT Default Surcharge: CG Steel Structures Ltd v Revenue & Customs Introduction The case of CG Steel Structures Limited v. Revenue & Customs ([2014]...

Shen v. Upper Tribunal: Establishing Standards for Proving Dishonesty in Immigration Paper Appeals

Date: May 21, 2014

Shen v. Upper Tribunal: Establishing Standards for Proving Dishonesty in Immigration Paper Appeals Introduction The case of Shen v. Upper Tribunal ([2015] INLR 263) addresses critical issues in...

Upper Tribunal Sets Precedent on VAT Classification of Dog Food as Gundog vs. Pet Food

Date: May 16, 2014

Upper Tribunal Sets Precedent on VAT Classification of Dog Food as Gundog vs. Pet Food Introduction The case of Revenue And Customs v. Roger Skinner Ltd ([2014] UKUT 204 (TCC)) addresses the critical...

Daejan Properties Ltd v. Griffin & Anor: Upholding Landlord's Repair Obligations and Service Charge Recovery

Date: May 15, 2014

Daejan Properties Ltd v. Griffin & Anor: Upholding Landlord's Repair Obligations and Service Charge Recovery Introduction The case of Daejan Properties Ltd v. Griffin & Anor ([2014] UKUT 206 (LC))...

Pathan v. South London Islamic Centre: Extension of Time as Just and Equitable in Employment Discrimination Claims

Date: May 15, 2014

Pathan v. South London Islamic Centre: Extension of Time as Just and Equitable in Employment Discrimination Claims Introduction The case of Pathan v. South London Islamic Centre ([2014] UKEAT...