United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Clarifying the Scope of Legal Advice Privilege: Restriction to Legal Professionals Confirmed

Date: Jan 24, 2013

Clarifying the Scope of Legal Advice Privilege: Restriction to Legal Professionals Confirmed Introduction The case of Prudential plc & Anor v. Special Commissioner of Income Tax & Anor ([2013] 5 EG...

White & Anor v. Troutbeck SA: Redefining Employment Status Through Control and Contractual Intent

Date: Jan 24, 2013

White & Anor v. Troutbeck SA: Redefining Employment Status Through Control and Contractual Intent Introduction The case of White & Anor v. Troutbeck SA ([2013] UKEAT 0177_12_2301) presents a pivotal...

VAT Classification of Building Alterations: Wallis v. Revenue & Customs [2013]

Date: Jan 24, 2013

VAT Classification of Building Alterations: Wallis v. Revenue & Customs [2013] Introduction The case of Wallis v. Revenue & Customs ([2013] UKFTT 81 (TC)) addresses the classification of building...

Revisiting Contributory Conduct and the Polkey Principle in Unfair Dismissal: Granchester Construction v Attrill

Date: Jan 15, 2013

Revisiting Contributory Conduct and the Polkey Principle in Unfair Dismissal: Granchester Construction v Attrill Introduction Granchester Construction (Eastern) Ltd v. Attrill ([2013] UKEAT...

Alcohol Dependence and ESA Entitlement: Reinterpreting Specific Disablement Criteria

Date: Jan 15, 2013

Alcohol Dependence and ESA Entitlement: Reinterpreting Specific Disablement Criteria Introduction In the case of JG v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ([2013] AACR 23), the Upper Tribunal...

AW v. IC and Blackpool CC: Upper Tribunal Clarifies Standards for Striking Out Appeals under FOIA

Date: Jan 15, 2013

AW v. IC and Blackpool CC: Upper Tribunal Clarifies Standards for Striking Out Appeals under FOIA Introduction The case AW v. IC and Blackpool CC ([2013] UKUT 30 (AAC)) revolves around Mr. Wise's...

Time Limits and Procedural Fairness in Immigration Appeals: Insights from Samir (FTT Permission to appeal: time) Afghanistan [2013] UKUT 3 (IAC)

Date: Jan 5, 2013

Time Limits and Procedural Fairness in Immigration Appeals: Insights from Samir (FTT Permission to appeal: time) Afghanistan [2013] UKUT 3 (IAC) Introduction The case of Samir (FTT Permission to...

Jurisdictional Clarity in Tax Appeals: Spring Capital Ltd v. Revenue & Customs [2013]

Date: Dec 29, 2012

Jurisdictional Clarity in Tax Appeals: Spring Capital Ltd v. Revenue & Customs [2013] Introduction The case of Spring Capital Ltd v. Revenue & Customs ([2013] SFTD 570) adjudicated by the First-tier...

Upper Tribunal Establishes Real Risk of Persecution for Syrian Failed Asylum Seekers Amid Escalating Conflict

Date: Dec 21, 2012

Upper Tribunal Establishes Real Risk of Persecution for Syrian Failed Asylum Seekers Amid Escalating Conflict Introduction The case of KB (Failed Asylum Seekers and Forced Returnees) Syria CG ([2012]...

Interpreting "Discovery" under Section 29 TMA: Insights from HMRC v. Charlton Corfield & Corfield ([2012] UKFTT 770)

Date: Dec 21, 2012

Interpreting "Discovery" under Section 29 TMA: Insights from HMRC v. Charlton Corfield & Corfield ([2012] UKFTT 770) Introduction The case of HMRC v. Charlton Corfield & Corfield ([2012] UKFTT 770)...

Tesco v Office of Fair Trading: Establishing the Limits of Indirect Concerted Practices in Retail Pricing

Date: Dec 21, 2012

Tesco v Office of Fair Trading: Establishing the Limits of Indirect Concerted Practices in Retail Pricing Introduction The case of Tesco Stores Ltd, Tesco Holdings Ltd, and Tesco Plc v. Office of...

Société Générale v. Geys: Establishing the Elective Theory of Termination in Employment Contracts

Date: Dec 20, 2012

Société Générale v. Geys: Establishing the Elective Theory of Termination in Employment Contracts Introduction Société Générale, London Branch v. Geys ([2012] UKSC 63) is a landmark judgment by the...

Clarifying the Scope of Devolution Issues under the Scotland Act 1998: Kinloch v HM Advocate

Date: Dec 20, 2012

Clarifying the Scope of Devolution Issues under the Scotland Act 1998: Kinloch v Her Majesty's Advocate Introduction Kinloch v Her Majesty's Advocate is a pivotal case decided by the United Kingdom...

Re A (A Child): Balancing Confidentiality and Child Welfare in Family Law

Date: Dec 13, 2012

Re A (A Child): Balancing Confidentiality and Child Welfare in Family Law Introduction The case of Re A (A Child) [2013] 1 FCR 69 adjudicated by the United Kingdom Supreme Court in December 2012...

Framework Directive Does Not Extend Disability Discrimination Protection to Volunteers: X v. Mid Sussex Citizens Advice Bureau & Anor

Date: Dec 13, 2012

Framework Directive Does Not Extend Disability Discrimination Protection to Volunteers: X v. Mid Sussex Citizens Advice Bureau & Anor Introduction X v. Mid Sussex Citizens Advice Bureau & Anor...

Affirming Legislative Competence: Imperial Tobacco Ltd v. The Lord Advocate (Scotland) [2012]

Date: Dec 13, 2012

Affirming Legislative Competence: Imperial Tobacco Ltd v. The Lord Advocate (Scotland) [2012] Introduction Imperial Tobacco Ltd v. The Lord Advocate (Scotland) ([2012] UKSC 61) is a landmark judgment...

Reverter Doctrine and Adverse Possession in Land Title Disputes: Insights from Armbrister v. Lightbourn

Date: Dec 12, 2012

Reverter Doctrine and Adverse Possession in Land Title Disputes: Insights from Armbrister v. Lightbourn Introduction The case of Armbrister & Anor v. Lightbourn & Anor (Bahamas) ([2012] UKPC 40)...

Aderemi v. London and South Eastern Railway Ltd: Defining Disability Under the Equality Act 2010

Date: Dec 7, 2012

Aderemi v. London and South Eastern Railway Ltd: Defining Disability Under the Equality Act 2010 Introduction Aderemi v. London and South Eastern Railway Ltd is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Reaffirming Knowledge Obligation in MTIC VAT Fraud: A Comprehensive Analysis of GSM Export (UK) Ltd & Anor v. Revenue & Customs ([2012] UKFTT 744 (TC))

Date: Dec 6, 2012

Reaffirming Knowledge Obligation in MTIC VAT Fraud: A Comprehensive Analysis of GSM Export (UK) Ltd & Anor v. Revenue & Customs ([2012] UKFTT 744 (TC)) Introduction The case of GSM Export (UK) Ltd &...

ST v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (2012): Upholding Appellant's Right to Comprehensive Medical Evidence in ESA Appeals

Date: Dec 6, 2012

ST v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (2012): Upholding Appellant's Right to Comprehensive Medical Evidence in ESA Appeals Introduction The case of ST v. Secretary of State for Work and...