United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Upper Tribunal Affirms Strict Adherence to Time Limits in VAT Appeal Extensions: Graham v HMRC [2014] UKUT 75 (TCC)

Date: Feb 18, 2014

Upper Tribunal Affirms Strict Adherence to Time Limits in VAT Appeal Extensions: Graham v HMRC [2014] UKUT 75 (TCC) Introduction The case of Graham (trading as Xs and Os Amusements) v. Revenue And...

Reaffirming the Rarity of Persecution: Upper Tribunal Decision in MD (same-sex oriented males: risk) India CG [2014] UKUT 65 (IAC)

Date: Feb 13, 2014

Reaffirming the Rarity of Persecution: Upper Tribunal Decision in MD (same-sex oriented males: risk) India CG [2014] UKUT 65 (IAC) Introduction The case of MD (same-sex oriented males: risk) India CG...

Continuing Responsibility in Negligent Misrepresentation: Cramaso LLP v. Ogilvie-Grant Commentary

Date: Feb 13, 2014

Continuing Responsibility in Negligent Misrepresentation: Cramaso LLP v. Ogilvie-Grant Commentary Introduction The case of Cramaso LLP v. Ogilvie-Grant, Earl of Seafield & Ors ([2014] 1 AC 1093) is a...

Limitation of Section 20C Orders Scope: Established by SCMLLA (Freehold) Ltd v Cleveland and Southwold Mansions

Date: Feb 12, 2014

Limitation of Section 20C Orders Scope: Established by SCMLLA (Freehold) Ltd v Cleveland and Southwold Mansions Introduction The case of SCMLLA (Freehold) Ltd v Cleveland Mansions, and Southwold...

Statutory Appeals vs. Judicial Review in Non-Approved Retirement Benefits Tax Challenges: HMRC v. Mitesh Dhanak ([2014] STI 745)

Date: Feb 12, 2014

Statutory Appeals vs. Judicial Review in Non-Approved Retirement Benefits Tax Challenges: HMRC v. Mitesh Dhanak ([2014] STI 745) Introduction An in-depth analysis of HMRC v. Mitesh Dhanak ([2014] STI...

Withdrawal of Appealed Immigration Decisions: Upper Tribunal’s Jurisdiction Affirmed in SM v Secretary of State

Date: Feb 12, 2014

Withdrawal of Appealed Immigration Decisions: Upper Tribunal’s Jurisdiction Affirmed in SM v Secretary of State Introduction The case of SM v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2014] UKUT...

Establishing the Limits of Tax Loss Relief: Insights from Flanagan & Ors v Revenue & Customs

Date: Feb 11, 2014

Establishing the Limits of Tax Loss Relief: Insights from Flanagan & Ors v Revenue & Customs ([2014] UKFTT 175 (TC)) Introduction The case of Flanagan & Ors v Revenue & Customs is a pivotal judgment...

Employment Abroad, Full-Time Work, and Residence Status: Insights from Daniel v Revenue & Customs [2014] UKFTT 173 (TC)

Date: Feb 11, 2014

Employment Abroad, Full-Time Work, and Residence Status: Insights from Daniel v Revenue & Customs [2014] UKFTT 173 (TC) 1. Introduction The case of Daniel v Revenue & Customs ([2014] UKFTT 173 (TC))...

Ingenious Games LLP & Ors v. HMRC: Expanding Disclosure in Tax Appeals

Date: Feb 8, 2014

Ingenious Games LLP & Ors v. HMRC: Expanding Disclosure in Tax Appeals Introduction The case of Ingenious Games LLP & Ors v. HMRC ([2014] BTC 505) pertains to a complex tax dispute involving multiple...

Proxima GR Properties Ltd v. McGhee: Reasonable Administration Charges for Consent to Underlet

Date: Feb 7, 2014

Proxima GR Properties Ltd v. McGhee: Reasonable Administration Charges for Consent to Underlet Introduction The case of Proxima GR Properties Ltd v. McGhee ([2014] UKUT 59 (LC)) was heard by the...

Rectification of Land Registration: Adamson & Ors v. Paddico (267) Ltd and Its Implications

Date: Feb 6, 2014

Rectification of Land Registration: Adamson & Ors v. Paddico (267) Ltd and Its Implications 1. Introduction The landmark case of Adamson & Ors v. Paddico (267) Ltd ([2014] WLR(D) 51) addresses the...

Defining 'Lawful Activity' under Section 68: Richardson & Anor v. DPP [2014] UKSC 8

Date: Feb 6, 2014

Defining 'Lawful Activity' under Section 68: Richardson & Anor v. Director of Public Prosecutions [2014] UKSC 8 Introduction Richardson & Anor v. Director of Public Prosecutions ([2014] UKSC 8) is a...

Clarifying VAT Exemption Criteria for Non-Profit Associations: Analysis of United Grand Lodge of England v. HMRC

Date: Feb 4, 2014

Clarifying VAT Exemption Criteria for Non-Profit Associations: Analysis of United Grand Lodge of England v. HMRC Introduction The case of United Grand Lodge of England v. Revenue & Customs ([2014]...

Clarifying the Non-Free-Standing Nature of Paragraph EX.1 in Appendix FM: Insights from Sabir v. SSHD

Date: Feb 1, 2014

Clarifying the Non-Free-Standing Nature of Paragraph EX.1 in Appendix FM: Insights from Sabir v. SSHD Introduction The case of Sabir (Appendix FM – EX1 not free standing) (Pakistan) ([2014] UKUT 63...

VAT Exemption for Ancillary Educational Services: HMRC v Brockenhurst College

Date: Jan 31, 2014

VAT Exemption for Ancillary Educational Services: HMRC v Brockenhurst College Introduction HMRC v Brockenhurst College ([2014] STC 1332) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Upper Tribunal (Tax and...

The Weight of UNHCR Refugee Status Decisions in UK Asylum Law: A Comprehensive Analysis of IA v. The Secretary of State for the Home Department (2014 SLT 598)

Date: Jan 30, 2014

The Weight of UNHCR Refugee Status Decisions in UK Asylum Law: A Comprehensive Analysis of IA v. The Secretary of State for the Home Department (2014 SLT 598) Introduction The case IA v. The...

Mackle v. United Kingdom: Clarifying the Boundaries of Confiscation Orders in Duty Evasion Cases

Date: Jan 30, 2014

Mackle v. United Kingdom: Clarifying the Boundaries of Confiscation Orders in Duty Evasion Cases Introduction The case of Mackle, R v. (Northern Ireland) ([2014] 2 WLR 267) represents a pivotal...

Enhanced Remuneration for Legal Aid: Brownlee v Department of Justice Judgment Analysis

Date: Jan 30, 2014

Enhanced Remuneration for Legal Aid: Brownlee v Department of Justice Judgment Analysis Introduction The case of Raymond Brownlee v Department of Justice ([2014] NI 188) represents a significant...

Single RTM Company Cannot Manage Multiple Self-contained Buildings: Fencott Ltd v. Lyttelton Court RTM Company Ltd ([2014] UKUT 27)

Date: Jan 29, 2014

Single RTM Company Cannot Manage Multiple Self-contained Buildings: Fencott Ltd v. Lyttelton Court RTM Company Ltd ([2014] UKUT 27) Introduction The case of Fencott Ltd v. Lyttelton Court RTM Company...

Supersession and Effective Dating of Disability Living Allowance: Comprehensive Analysis of JA v. Secretary for Works and Pensions (DLA) ([2014] UKUT 44 (AAC))

Date: Jan 29, 2014

Supersession and Effective Dating of Disability Living Allowance: Comprehensive Analysis of JA v. Secretary for Works and Pensions (DLA) ([2014] UKUT 44 (AAC)) Introduction The case of JA v....