United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Dependency as a Question of Fact in EEA Family Permits: Analysis of Lim (EEA -dependency) Malaysia [2013] UKUT 437 (IAC)

Date: Aug 8, 2013

Dependency as a Question of Fact in EEA Family Permits: Analysis of Lim (EEA -dependency) Malaysia [2013] UKUT 437 (IAC) Introduction The case of Lim (EEA -dependency) Malaysia [2013] UKUT 437 (IAC)...

Rouse v HMRC: Clarifying the Application of Section 130 Finance Act 2008 in VAT Credit Set-Offs

Date: Aug 8, 2013

Rouse v HMRC: Clarifying the Application of Section 130 Finance Act 2008 in VAT Credit Set-Offs Introduction The case of Rouse, R (on the application of) v. HMRC ([2013] UKUT 383 (TCC)) presents a...

Establishing Knowledge of VAT Fraud: Davis & Dann Ltd and Precis (1080) Ltd v. HMRC

Date: Aug 7, 2013

Establishing Knowledge of VAT Fraud: Davis & Dann Ltd and Precis (1080) Ltd v. HMRC Introduction The case of Davis & Dann Ltd and Precis (1080) Ltd v. HMRC ([2013] UKUT 374 (TCC)) addresses the...

Modification of Restrictive Covenants Under Section 84 of the Law of Property Act 1925: Green Masjid and Madrasah Decision

Date: Aug 7, 2013

Modification of Restrictive Covenants Under Section 84 of the Law of Property Act 1925: Green Masjid and Madrasah Decision Introduction The case of The Trustees Of The Green Masjid And Madrasah Re...

Defining 'Serious Non-Political Offences' under Article 1F(b): Comprehensive Analysis of AH (Algeria) [2013] UKUT 382

Date: Aug 6, 2013

Defining 'Serious Non-Political Offences' under Article 1F(b): Comprehensive Analysis of AH (Algeria) [2013] UKUT 382 Introduction The case of AH (Article 1F(b) 'serious') Algeria [2013] UKUT 382 is...

Reasonable Excuse in VAT Default Surcharges: Electrical Installation Solutions Ltd v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Aug 3, 2013

Reasonable Excuse in VAT Default Surcharges: Electrical Installation Solutions Ltd v. Revenue & Customs Introduction Electrical Installation Solutions Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2013] UKFTT 419 (TC))...

Clarifying Obligations Under Regulation 44(1)(d) of the Food Labelling Regulations 1996

Date: Aug 1, 2013

Clarifying Obligations Under Regulation 44(1)(d) of the Food Labelling Regulations 1996 Introduction The case of Torfaen County Borough Council v. Douglas Willis Ltd ([2013] WLR(D) 321) addresses...

Clarifying Causation in Section 3ZB Offences Under the Road Traffic Act 1988

Date: Aug 1, 2013

Clarifying Causation in Section 3ZB Offences Under the Road Traffic Act 1988 Introduction The landmark judgment in Hughes, R v [2013] 4 All ER 613 addresses the precise scope of the newly established...

Reaffirming Deference in Appellate Review of Factual Findings: The Supreme Court's Judgment in McGraddie v. McGraddie

Date: Aug 1, 2013

Reaffirming Deference in Appellate Review of Factual Findings: The Supreme Court's Judgment in McGraddie v. McGraddie Introduction McGraddie v. McGraddie & Another (Scotland) ([2013] WLR 2477) is a...

Teal Assurance Company Ltd v WR Berkley Insurance (Europe) Ltd: Establishing the Precedence in Layered Liability Insurance Allocation

Date: Aug 1, 2013

Teal Assurance Company Ltd v WR Berkley Insurance (Europe) Ltd: Establishing the Precedence in Layered Liability Insurance Allocation Introduction The case of Teal Assurance Company Ltd v WR Berkley...

Okonkwo vs. Secretary of State: Upper Tribunal Establishes Precedent on Health-Based Article 8 Claims in Immigration Law

Date: Jul 31, 2013

Okonkwo vs. Secretary of State: Upper Tribunal Establishes Precedent on Health-Based Article 8 Claims in Immigration Law Introduction The case of Okonkwo (legacy/Hakemi; health claim) Nigeria ([2013]...

Clarifying Schedule 36 Conditions: The Importance of Condition B in Tax Documentation Requests – Betts v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Jul 31, 2013

Clarifying Schedule 36 Conditions: The Importance of Condition B in Tax Documentation Requests – Betts v. Revenue & Customs Introduction Betts v. Revenue & Customs ([2013] UKFTT 430 (TC)) is a...

Interpretation and Application of Condition 6 of the Data Protection Act 1998: South Lanarkshire Council v. The Scottish Information Commissioner [2014]

Date: Jul 30, 2013

Interpretation and Application of Condition 6 of the Data Protection Act 1998: South Lanarkshire Council v. The Scottish Information Commissioner [2014] Introduction The case of South Lanarkshire...

Constructive Dismissal and Grievance Procedures: Blackburn v. Aldi Stores Ltd [2013]

Date: Jul 30, 2013

Constructive Dismissal and Grievance Procedures: Blackburn v. Aldi Stores Ltd [2013] Introduction Blackburn v. Aldi Stores Ltd ([2013] ICR D37) is a significant case adjudicated by the United Kingdom...

Judicial Commentary: Upper Tribunal Clarifies Criteria for Documented and Undocumented Kuwaiti Bidoon

Date: Jul 25, 2013

Security Cards as Determinant for Documented Status of Kuwaiti Bidoon – Upper Tribunal [2013] UKUT 356 (IAC) Introduction The case of NM v The Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2013] UKUT...

Reclassification of FSD Liabilities as Provable Debts in Insolvency Proceedings

Date: Jul 25, 2013

Reclassification of FSD Liabilities as Provable Debts in Insolvency Proceedings Introduction The landmark case of Nortel Companies & Ors, Re ([2013] WLR(D) 300) adjudicated by the United Kingdom...

Modaresi v Secretary of State for Health: Discretion under Section 67 and ECHR Compliance

Date: Jul 25, 2013

Modaresi v Secretary of State for Health: Discretion under Section 67 and ECHR Compliance Introduction The case of Modaresi v Secretary of State for Health ([2013] WLR(D) 309) addressed critical...

Cabinet Approval and Binding Contractual Obligations: Insights from Antigua Power Company Ltd v. The Attorney General of Antigua and Barbuda

Date: Jul 24, 2013

Cabinet Approval and Binding Contractual Obligations: Insights from Antigua Power Company Ltd v. The Attorney General of Antigua and Barbuda Introduction The case Antigua Power Company Ltd v. The...

Clarifying the Date of Application for Entry Clearance in UK Immigration Law: Kaur [2013] UKUT 381

Date: Jul 23, 2013

Clarifying the Date of Application for Entry Clearance in UK Immigration Law: Kaur [2013] UKUT 381 Introduction The case of Kaur (Entry Clearance – date of application) India ([2013] UKUT 381)...

Balancing Family Life and Immigration Control: Upper Tribunal's Landmark Decision in MA and SM (Zambrano) Iran [2013] UKUT 380

Date: Jul 20, 2013

Balancing Family Life and Immigration Control: Upper Tribunal's Landmark Decision in MA and SM (Zambrano) Iran [2013] UKUT 380 Introduction The case of MA and SM (Zambrano) Iran ([2013] UKUT 380)...