What should happen when there is a statutory requirement but Parliament has failed to state what the consequences of failing to meet that requirement are? In this episode we follow the Supreme Court as they attempt to fill in the gaps.https://uklawweekly.gumroad.com/https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.com…

Temporary Exclusion Orders are designed to protect the UK from the threat of terrorism but what rights does a person subject to such an order have to see the evidence against them?Civil rights under the ECHR and anti-terrorism measures: QX v Secretary of State for the Home Department by Lewis Graham - https://administrativecourtblog.wordpress.com/2…

In this corporation tax case, one company disputed with HMRC whether a management expense was revenue expenditure or capital expenditure.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

A flight being cancelled is the worst nightmare for any holidaymaker. In this case, the Supreme Court addresses the compensation available for those affected.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

What requirements does a contract have to meet in order for it to be considered a construction contract?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

What sort of responsibility do sewerage undertakers have for foul water discharges? This hot-button topic during the election campaign comes to the Supreme Court as the Justices decide a civil case brought by the Manchester Ship Canal Company.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.com…

A defamation claim against the Home Secretary was thrown out for abuse of process but under what circumstances should a person be able to protect their reputation?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

An Environmental Impact Assessment is required for certain development projects but just how far and wide should such an inquiry go?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

If a malicious falsehood is published, can damages be recovered for injury to feelings even if no financial loss was suffered?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

When can an act of God allow a party to unilaterally suspend a contract?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

In this episode we examine the nature of the corporate veil in the context of trade mark infringements.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

When millions of pounds worth of silver was salvaged from a ship that was sunk in World War II, the Supreme Court was asked about the rights of the original owner.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

Japanese knotweed is the stuff of nightmares for homeowners. In this case, a claimant tries to hold the council to account for failing to address the issue.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

A shipping case prompts questions about what role appeal courts should play when making a decision.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

How many years does a person’s immigration status have to be in limbo before they are granted leave to remain?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

If an employer fires an employee for going on strike then they can sue for unfair dismissal but what about if the employer simply disciplines the worker and does not actually fire them? In this episode we explore this possible gap in the legal protections available.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.com…

Two motor car accidents prompt the courts to examine how compensation for whiplash and non-whiplash injuries should be assessed. We then go on to discuss some of the criticisms of the Civil Liability Act 2018.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

This week on the podcast we look at two cases concerning the European Arrest Warrant and consider how it can achieve justice while also protecting the rights of the individual.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

Did Amazon's website in the U.S. breach the UK's trade mark law by advertising goods for sale that could be delivered to the UK?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

A case about the mental health treatment for offenders raised questions about differences in the law between England and Wales and Northern Ireland. In this episode we also discuss the dynamic that exists between the Supreme Court and courts in other parts of the UK.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.com…

It is not often that motor accident cases make their way to the Supreme Court but that is what happened when one unfortunate driver was involved in two accidents, neither of which were her fault.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

This week on the podcast we cover one case about when prisoners can be recalled to jail and another about the application of tax law in the Channel Islands.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

A Russian divorce case finds its way into the English courts as the former wife of an oligarch seeks a financial remedyhttps://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

A pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden is background for our case this week as the Supreme Court is asked whether the owner of the goods being shipped should be responsible for ransom payments.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver

Three examples of medical negligence led to claimants arguing that they should be compensated for having to witness the preventable death of a family member.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver