United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Admissibility of Non-Expert Opinion Evidence in Tax Tribunals: Insights from Megantic Services Ltd v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Sep 14, 2013

Admissibility of Non-Expert Opinion Evidence in Tax Tribunals: Insights from Megantic Services Ltd v. Revenue & Customs Introduction The case of Megantic Services Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2013]...

Reasonableness in Defending Proceedings: Market & Opinion Research International Ltd v. Revenue & Customs [2013] UKFTT 475 (TC)

Date: Sep 14, 2013

Reasonableness in Defending Proceedings: Market & Opinion Research International Ltd v. Revenue & Customs [2013] UKFTT 475 (TC) Introduction The case of Market & Opinion Research International Ltd v....

Upper Tribunal Establishes Correct Approach to Deducting Income Tax and National Insurance in Child Support Assessments

Date: Sep 13, 2013

Upper Tribunal Establishes Correct Approach to Deducting Income Tax and National Insurance in Child Support Assessments Introduction The case SG v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and CL...

Establishing Habitual Residence: Jurisdictional Insights from A (Children), Re (Rev 1)

Date: Sep 10, 2013

Establishing Habitual Residence: Jurisdictional Insights from A (Children), Re (Rev 1) Introduction In the landmark case A (Children), Re (Rev 1) ([2014] 1 AC 1), the United Kingdom Supreme Court...

Interpreting 'Social Engagement' in ESA Assessments: AR v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (ESA) [2013] UKUT 446

Date: Sep 10, 2013

Interpreting 'Social Engagement' in ESA Assessments: AR v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (ESA) [2013] UKUT 446 Introduction The case of AR v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (ESA)...

Landlord Entitlement to Recover Legal Fees and VAT Under Section 60 of the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993

Date: Sep 10, 2013

Landlord Entitlement to Recover Legal Fees and VAT Under Section 60 of the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 Introduction The case of Metropolitan Property Realizations Ltd v....

Pan v Portigon AG London Branch: Establishing Limits on Race Discrimination Claims and Procedural Integrity in Employment Tribunals

Date: Sep 5, 2013

Pan v Portigon AG London Branch: Establishing Limits on Race Discrimination Claims and Procedural Integrity in Employment Tribunals Introduction The case of Pan v Portigon AG London Branch ([2013]...

Deliallisi v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Expanding the Scope of Citizenship Deprivation Appeals

Date: Aug 31, 2013

Deliallisi v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Expanding the Scope of Citizenship Deprivation Appeals Introduction The case of Deliallisi v Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Upper Tribunal Establishes Precedent on Humanitarian Protection and Article 8 Rights for Former Unaccompanied Children in JS (Afghanistan) [2013] UKUT 568 (IAC)

Date: Aug 30, 2013

Upper Tribunal Establishes Precedent on Humanitarian Protection and Article 8 Rights for Former Unaccompanied Children in JS (Afghanistan) [2013] UKUT 568 (IAC) Introduction The case of JS (Former...

Balancing Historic Injustice and Immigration Control under Article 8: The Ghising & Ors Decision

Date: Aug 29, 2013

Balancing Historic Injustice and Immigration Control under Article 8: The Ghising & Ors Decision Introduction The Ghising & Ors (Gurkhas/BOCs: historic wrong; weight) judgment ([2013] UKUT 567 (IAC))...

Clarifying the Use of Wheelchairs in ESA Mobilising Assessments: Insights from AR v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (ESA) [2013]

Date: Aug 29, 2013

Clarifying the Use of Wheelchairs in ESA Mobilising Assessments: Insights from AR v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (ESA) [2013] Introduction AR v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions...

Unconscionable Circumstances and Special Relief in Taxation: Maxwell v Revenue & Customs [2013]

Date: Aug 28, 2013

Unconscionable Circumstances and Special Relief in Taxation: Maxwell v Revenue & Customs [2013] Introduction Maxwell v. Revenue & Customs ([2013] UKFTT 459 (TC)) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Establishing Sufficient Evidence for VAT Zero-Rating on Exported Goods: Insights from HMRC v. Arkeley Limited

Date: Aug 23, 2013

Establishing Sufficient Evidence for VAT Zero-Rating on Exported Goods: Insights from HMRC v. Arkeley Limited Introduction The case of HMRC v. Arkeley Limited (In liquidation) ([2014] STC 309) serves...

Refining the Assessment of Mobilising Aids in ESA: TB v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Date: Aug 23, 2013

Refining the Assessment of Mobilising Aids in ESA: TB v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Introduction The case of TB v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (ESA) ([2013] UKUT 408 (AAC))...

Upper Tribunal Upholds Five-Year Maximum Study Limit for Tier 4 Students

Date: Aug 21, 2013

Upper Tribunal Upholds Five-Year Maximum Study Limit for Tier 4 Students Introduction In the landmark case of Islam (Para 245X(ha): five years’ study : Bangladesh) ([2013] UKUT 608 (IAC)), the Upper...

Determining Eligibility of Educational Bodies for VAT Exemption: Insights from London College of Computing Ltd v. HMRC

Date: Aug 17, 2013

Determining Eligibility of Educational Bodies for VAT Exemption: Insights from London College of Computing Ltd v. HMRC Introduction The case of London College of Computing Ltd v. HMRC ([2013] UKUT...

Valuation of Deemed Supply for VAT Purposes under Article 5(7) Sixth Directive: General Motors UK Ltd v Revenue & Customs

Date: Aug 15, 2013

Valuation of Deemed Supply for VAT Purposes under Article 5(7) Sixth Directive General Motors UK Ltd v Revenue & Customs ([2013] UKFTT 443 (TC)) Introduction The case of General Motors UK Ltd v...

VAT Treatment of Deputy Medical Services: Rapid Sequence Ltd v. Revenue & Customs [2013] UKFTT 432 (TC)

Date: Aug 15, 2013

VAT Treatment of Deputy Medical Services: Rapid Sequence Ltd v. Revenue & Customs [2013] UKFTT 432 (TC) Introduction Rapid Sequence Ltd v. Revenue & Customs is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Khawaja v HMRC: Affirming the Civil Standard of Proof and Tribunal's Authority in Tax Penalty Adjustments

Date: Aug 13, 2013

Khawaja v HMRC: Affirming the Civil Standard of Proof and Tribunal's Authority in Tax Penalty Adjustments Introduction Khawaja v. HMRC ([2014] STC 150) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Upper...

Upper Tribunal Establishes Precedent on Classification of Medical Apparel Under CN Heading 9021

Date: Aug 13, 2013

Upper Tribunal Establishes Precedent on Classification of Medical Apparel Under CN Heading 9021 Introduction The case of Amoena (UK) Ltd v. HMRC ([2013] UKUT 394 (TCC)) addresses a pivotal issue in...