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Sermide Spa v Cassa Conguaglio Zucchero and Others: ECJ 13 Dec 1984

ECJ 1. Agriculture – common organization of the markets – discrimination between producers or consumers – prohibition – scope – measures differentiated according to regions of the community – whether permissible -objective criteria (EEC treaty, arts 7 and 40 (3), second subparagraph) 2. Agriculture – common organization of the markets – sugar – production levy … Continue reading Sermide Spa v Cassa Conguaglio Zucchero and Others: ECJ 13 Dec 1984

Commission of the European Communities v United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: ECJ 6 Jul 1982

The general scheme and content of Directive 75/117, whose essential purpose is to implement the principle of equal pay for men and women, indicate that it is the responsibility of the member states to guarantee the right to receive equal pay for work of equal value even in the absence of a system of job … Continue reading Commission of the European Communities v United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: ECJ 6 Jul 1982

Susan Jane Worringham and Margaret Humphreys v Lloyds Bank Limited: ECJ 11 Mar 1981

Europa A contribution to a retirement benefits scheme which is paid by an employer on behalf of employees by means of an addition to the gross salary and which therefore helps to determine the amount of that salary constitutes ‘pay’ within the meaning of the second paragraph of article 119 of the EEC treaty. Directive … Continue reading Susan Jane Worringham and Margaret Humphreys v Lloyds Bank Limited: ECJ 11 Mar 1981

Macarthys Ltd v Smith: ECJ 27 Mar 1980

The first paragraph of article 119 of the EEC Treaty applies directly, and without the need for more detailed implementing measures on the part of the community or the member states, to all forms of direct and overt discrimination which may be identified solely with the aid of the criteria of equal work and equal … Continue reading Macarthys Ltd v Smith: ECJ 27 Mar 1980

Gordon Craigie Bowden and others v Commission of the European Communities: ECJ 16 Jul 1981

Europa Officials – applications to the court – application directed against a regulation – absence of act adversely affecting the official -inadmissibility (EEC treaty, art. 173; staff regulations of officials, arts 90 and 91; council regulations nos 3085 and 3086/78 amending the staff regulations of officials) regulations nos 3085 and 3086/78 are of general application … Continue reading Gordon Craigie Bowden and others v Commission of the European Communities: ECJ 16 Jul 1981

Commission v France (Rec 1981,P 283) (Judgment): ECJ 3 Feb 1981

ECJ 1. The prohibition of charges having an effect equivalent to customs duties covers any charge exacted at the time of or on account of importation which, being borne specifically by an imported product to the exclusion of the similar domestic product, has the result of altering the cost price of the imported product thereby … Continue reading Commission v France (Rec 1981,P 283) (Judgment): ECJ 3 Feb 1981

Commission of the European Communities v Kingdom of Belgium: ECJ 6 May 1980

Europa It is essential that each member state should implement directives in a way which fully meets the requirements of clarity and certainty in legal situations which directives seek for the benefit of traders established in other member states. Mere administrative practices, which by their nature can be changed as and when the authorities please … Continue reading Commission of the European Communities v Kingdom of Belgium: ECJ 6 May 1980

SARL Denkavit Loire v Etat Francais, administration des douanes: ECJ 31 May 1979

ECJ Any pecuniary charge, whatever its designation and mode of application, which is imposed unilaterally on goods by reason of the fact that they cross a frontier and which is not a customs duty in the strict sense, constitutes a charge having an equivalent effect within the meaning of articles 9, 12, 13 and 16 … Continue reading SARL Denkavit Loire v Etat Francais, administration des douanes: ECJ 31 May 1979

EMI Records v CBS United Kingdom: ECJ 15 Jun 1976

ECJ Neither the rules of the Treaty on the free movement of goods nor those on the putting into free circulation of products coming from third countries nor, finally, the principles governing the common commercial policy, prohibit the proprietor of a treade mark in all the member states of the community from exercising his right … Continue reading EMI Records v CBS United Kingdom: ECJ 15 Jun 1976

SpA Salgoil v Italian Ministry of Foreign Trade: ECJ 19 Dec 1968

ECJ 1. Procedure – preliminary ruling – jurisdiction of the court – limits (EEC treaty, article 177) 2. Procedure – preliminary ruling – reference to the court by a national court or tribunal – applicability of the provision referred for interpretation – express statement not obligatory (EEC treaty, article 177) 3. Quantitative restrictions – abolition … Continue reading SpA Salgoil v Italian Ministry of Foreign Trade: ECJ 19 Dec 1968

Acciaierie e Ferriere di Solbiate SpA v High Authority of the ECSC: ECJ 16 Jun 1966

Europa 1. Common financial arrangements – equalization of ferrous scrap – own resources of scrap – concept (ECSC treaty, article 53) 2. Common financial arrangements – undertakings liable to pay contributions – concept (ECSC treaty, articles 53, 80) 3. Common financial arrangements – equalization of ferrous scrap – bought scrap added to stock – system … Continue reading Acciaierie e Ferriere di Solbiate SpA v High Authority of the ECSC: ECJ 16 Jun 1966

Compagnie des forges de Chatillon, Commentry and Neuves-Maisons v High Authority of the ECSC (Judgment): ECJ 16 Jun 1966

Europa Measures adopted by an institution – decision – constituent elements (ECSC treaty, article 14) cf. Para. 1(a), summary, joined cases 23, 24 and 52/63, (1963) ECR 217. A measure which satisfies the fundamental conditions underlying the concept of a decision within the meaning of the treaty retains the character of a decision even though … Continue reading Compagnie des forges de Chatillon, Commentry and Neuves-Maisons v High Authority of the ECSC (Judgment): ECJ 16 Jun 1966

Sirdar v Army Board and Another: ECFI 27 Oct 1999

It was possible for the Royal Marine unit to exclude the employment of a woman as a chef. The requirement not to discriminate was overriding save where the nature of the work makes the sex of the worker a determining factor. The nature and rules of a marine unit, required interoperability, in that any member … Continue reading Sirdar v Army Board and Another: ECFI 27 Oct 1999

Regina v Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport, and the Regions, Ex Parte International Air Transport Association: QBD 3 Jun 1999

The Association sought judicial review to challenge the 1998 Order. Held: Where an EC regulation was properly completed, it was valid even though different member states had, before joining the EC, had subscribed to International Treaties inconsistent with the Regulation, but were not bound by it because of such subscription. Judges: Jowitt J Citations: Times … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport, and the Regions, Ex Parte International Air Transport Association: QBD 3 Jun 1999

Hermes International v FHT Marketing: ECJ 9 Sep 1998

Where interim orders had been granted following seizure of goods under TRIPS agreement, the court gave guidance on what characteristics where required for it to be considered provisional measures under TRIPS and so imposed time limits. ECJ Agreement establishing the World Trade Organisation – TRIPS Agreement – Article 177 of the Treaty – Jurisdiction of … Continue reading Hermes International v FHT Marketing: ECJ 9 Sep 1998

Beloit Technologies Inc and Another v Valmet Paper Machinery Inc and Another: ChD 12 May 1995

The judge urged that the Convention should be incorporated into English law without rephrasing difficult clauses: ‘it helps no-one for the Parliamentary draftsman to re-write matter in a treaty or convention (or EU directive for that matter) which is to be implemented in the United Kingdom. If the language of the basic document is obscure … Continue reading Beloit Technologies Inc and Another v Valmet Paper Machinery Inc and Another: ChD 12 May 1995

Ruiz Zambrano (European Citizenship): ECJ 8 Mar 2011

ECJ Citizenship of the Union – Article 20 TFEU – Grant of right of residence under European Union law to a minor child on the territory of the Member State of which that child is a national, irrespective of the previous exercise by him of his right of free movement in the territory of the … Continue reading Ruiz Zambrano (European Citizenship): ECJ 8 Mar 2011

Secretry of State for the Home Department v Akrich: ECJ 23 Sep 2003

After being deported twice from England, the applicant returned secretly, married a British citizen, and sought leave to remain. He was deported, but to Ireland where his new spouse was then established. He sought to rely upon the case of Surinder Singh to support his application for entry clearance and revocation of the deportation order. … Continue reading Secretry of State for the Home Department v Akrich: ECJ 23 Sep 2003

Webb (Judgment): ECJ 17 Dec 1981

Where an undertaking hires out, for remuneration, staff who remain in the employ of that undertaking, no contract of employment being entered into with the user, its activities constitute an occupation which satisfies the conditions laid down in the first paragraph of article 60 of the eec treaty. Accordingly they must be considered a ‘ … Continue reading Webb (Judgment): ECJ 17 Dec 1981

Regina v Hammersmith and Fulham London Borough Council Ex Parte Trustees of the Council for the Protection of Rural England: QBD 26 Oct 1999

The authority gave permission for a new shopping centre up to 600,000 sq ft as an urban project. The Trustees sought that the permission be set aside since the council had not undertaken an environmental impact assessment, and under the EC Treaty they had the right to make such a request. It was held that … Continue reading Regina v Hammersmith and Fulham London Borough Council Ex Parte Trustees of the Council for the Protection of Rural England: QBD 26 Oct 1999

Trapeza Eurobank Ergasias v Agrotiki Trapeza tis Ellados AE: ECJ 16 Apr 2015

ECJ Judgment – Reference for a preliminary ruling – State aid – Meaning – Article 87(1) EC – Privileges granted to a bank – Company exercising public service obligations – Existing aid and new aid – Article 88(3) EC – Powers of the national court Judges: K. Jurimae, P Citations: C-690/13, [2015] EUECJ C-690/13, ECLI:EU:C:2015:235 … Continue reading Trapeza Eurobank Ergasias v Agrotiki Trapeza tis Ellados AE: ECJ 16 Apr 2015

Corner House Research, Regina (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: CA 1 Mar 2005

The applicant sought to bring an action to challenge new rules on approval of export credit guarantees. The company was non-profit and founded to support investigation of bribery. It had applied for a protected costs order to support the application, and now appealed its refusal. Held: The court restated the practice on the making of … Continue reading Corner House Research, Regina (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for Trade and Industry: CA 1 Mar 2005

Raymond Vander Elst v Office des Migrations Internationales: ECJ 1994

A Belgian service provider brought its Moroccan workers to France in order to carry out a demolition contract. The workers had been ‘lawfully and habitually employed’ in Belgium and they intended to return to Belgium after completion of the project. The French employment inspectors considered that Mr Vander Elst had infringed certain articles of the … Continue reading Raymond Vander Elst v Office des Migrations Internationales: ECJ 1994

Tierce Ladbroke SA v Commission: ECFI 1997

‘According to settled case-law, for the purposes of applying Article [82] of the Treaty, the relevant product or service market includes products or services which are substitutable or sufficiently interchangeable with the product or service in question, not only in terms of their objective characteristics, by virtue of which they are particularly suitable for satisfying … Continue reading Tierce Ladbroke SA v Commission: ECFI 1997

Courage Ltd and Crehan v Crehan and Courage Ltd and Others: ECJ 20 Sep 2001

The company had leased a public house to the respondent. The lease was subject to a tie, under which the respondent had to purchase supplies from the company. The company came to sue for the price of beer supplied. The respondent asserted that the tie agreement was unlawful, because the company sold beer to non-tied … Continue reading Courage Ltd and Crehan v Crehan and Courage Ltd and Others: ECJ 20 Sep 2001

Wilson v Secretary of State for Trade and Industry; Wilson v First County Trust Ltd (No 2): HL 10 Jul 2003

The respondent appealed against a finding that the provision which made a loan agreement completely invalid for lack of compliance with the 1974 Act was itself invalid under the Human Rights Act since it deprived the respondent lender of its property rights. It was also argued that it was not possible to make a declaration … Continue reading Wilson v Secretary of State for Trade and Industry; Wilson v First County Trust Ltd (No 2): HL 10 Jul 2003

Hauer v Council and Commission: ECFI 14 Jul 1998

The reduction by Regulation No 816/92 of the reference quantities exempt from the additional levy on milk for 1992/93, without compensation, did not breach the right to property, the principle of protection of legitimate expectations or the principle of equality. First, that measure was justified by the concern to continue with the rationalisation of the … Continue reading Hauer v Council and Commission: ECFI 14 Jul 1998

Holcim (Deutschland) v Commission (Competition): ECFI 21 Apr 2005

Europa Article 85 of the EC Treaty (now Article 81 EC) – Compliance with a judgment of the Court of First Instance – Reimbursement of bank guarantee charges – Non-contractual liability of the Community Citations: T-28/03, [2005] EUECJ T-28/03 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Commercial Updated: 24 April 2022; Ref: scu.224398

van der Kooy v Staatssecretaris van Financien: ECJ 28 Jan 1999

Judgment – Part Four of the EC Treaty -? Article 227 of the EC Treaty ? Article 7(1)(a) of Sixth Directive 77/388/EEC ? Goods in free circulation in overseas countries and territoriesUnder the special arrangements applicable to the OCTs, including the Netherlands Antilles, in the absence of express reference the general provisions of the Treaty … Continue reading van der Kooy v Staatssecretaris van Financien: ECJ 28 Jan 1999

Robertson (Judgment): ECJ 22 Jun 1982

Free movement of goods – quantitative restrictions – measures having equivalent effect – prohibition on the sale of silver-plated articles not bearing a lawful hallmark – application to similar articles imported from other member states – permissibility – conditions – assessment by the national court (eec treaty , art. 30) article 30 of the treaty … Continue reading Robertson (Judgment): ECJ 22 Jun 1982

Federal Republic of Germany v Commission of the EEC (Judgment): ECJ 16 Jun 1966

Europa Customs duties – charges having equivalent effect – concept (EEC treaty, article 13) Customs duties – charges having equivalent effect – elimination – obligations of member states – nature (EEC treaty, article 13) Customs duties – charges having equivalent effect – elimination – time-table – detailed rules of progression – powers of the commission … Continue reading Federal Republic of Germany v Commission of the EEC (Judgment): ECJ 16 Jun 1966

Societe Technique Miniere (L T M ) v Maschinenbau Ulm GmbH (M B U ) (Judgment): ECJ 30 Jun 1966

Europa 1. Procedure – preliminary ruling – jurisdiction of the court – limits (EEC treaty, article 177) 2. Procedure – preliminary ruling – jurisdiction of the court – interpretation (EEC treaty, article 177) 3. Policy of the EEC – rules on competition applicable to undertakings – cartels – prohibition based on economic assessment – category … Continue reading Societe Technique Miniere (L T M ) v Maschinenbau Ulm GmbH (M B U ) (Judgment): ECJ 30 Jun 1966

Alfons Lutticke GmbH v Hauptzollamt Sarrelouis (Judgment): ECJ 16 Jun 1966

Europa Member states of the EEC – absolute obligation under the treaty – concept – rights of individuals – protection of such rights by national courts Policy of the EEC – common rules – tax provisions – internal taxation of one member state imposed on the products of other member states – prohibition of discrimination … Continue reading Alfons Lutticke GmbH v Hauptzollamt Sarrelouis (Judgment): ECJ 16 Jun 1966

G Vaassen-Gobbels (a widow) v Management of the Beambtenfonds voor het Mijnbedrij (Judgment): ECJ 30 Jun 1966

Europa Procedure – preliminary ruling – national court or tribunal within the meaning of article 177 of the EEC treaty – bodies analogous to ordinary courts of law – power to refer cases to the court Procedure – preliminary ruling – jurisdiction of the court – interpretation (EEC treaty, article 177) 3. Free movement of … Continue reading G Vaassen-Gobbels (a widow) v Management of the Beambtenfonds voor het Mijnbedrij (Judgment): ECJ 30 Jun 1966

Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department Ex Parte Kaur (Justice, Intervener) Case C-192/99: ECJ 8 Mar 2001

The applicant had a British Passport, but had a British overseas citizen without a right of residence. Temporary leave to stay was renewed but eventually terminated. She claimed to be a citizen and therefore under European law entitled to freedom of movement within the EU. When the UK became a member of the EU it … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department Ex Parte Kaur (Justice, Intervener) Case C-192/99: ECJ 8 Mar 2001

Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department, ex parte Yiadom Case C-357/98: ECJ 16 Nov 2000

Where a citizen of a member state had been granted temporary admission, pending a final decision on whether she should be admitted or expelled, that decision was not one which could be classified as a ‘decision concerning entry,’ for the purposes of the directive, and by legal fiction the person was deemed to be out … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department, ex parte Yiadom Case C-357/98: ECJ 16 Nov 2000

Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department Ex Parte Quaquah: QBD 20 Jan 2000

An asylum seeker had been wrongly accused of riot and sought to sue for damages for malicious prosecution. The Home Secretary, a possible defendant in that action decided to expel the failed asylum seeker. Held: Such an action was in breach of the principle of equality of arms enshrined in the treaty, and deprived the … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department Ex Parte Quaquah: QBD 20 Jan 2000

Hill and Another v Revenue Commissioners and Another: ECJ 2 Jul 1998

Rule under which job-share employees lost out on pay rates when converted into full time equivalents were discriminatory against women since more women had job-share arrangements Citations: Times 02-Jul-1998, C-243/95 Statutes: ECTreaty 119 Council Directive 75/117/EEC Discrimination, European Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.81376

Mirga v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Samin v Westminster City Council: SC 27 Jan 2016

The claimants, a Polish national and an Austrian national, appealed against decisions of the Court of Appeal upholding decisions that they were not entitled to certain benefits, namely income support and housing assistance respectively, pursuant to the provisions of United Kingdom domestic law. Held: The claimants’ appeals failed. When she applied, Ms Mirga was not … Continue reading Mirga v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Samin v Westminster City Council: SC 27 Jan 2016

Srl CILFIT v Ministero Della Sanita: ECJ 6 Oct 1982

ECJ The obligation to refer to the Court of Justice questions concerning the interpretation of the EEC Treaty and of measures adopted by the community institutions which the third paragraph of article 177 of the EEC Treaty imposes on national courts and tribunals against whose decisions there is no judicial remedy under national law is … Continue reading Srl CILFIT v Ministero Della Sanita: ECJ 6 Oct 1982

Commission v Italy C-447/99: ECJ 4 Jul 2001

(Judgment) Failure of a Member State to fulfil its obligations – Article 59 of the EC Treaty (now, after amendment, Article 49 EC) – Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 – Access for Community air carriers to intra-Community air routes – Departure tax [2001] EUECJ C-447/99, ECLI:EU:C:2001:382, [2001] ECR I-5203 Bailii European Transport Updated: 26 January 2022; … Continue reading Commission v Italy C-447/99: ECJ 4 Jul 2001

Brunnhofer v Bank der Osterreichischen Postparkasse AG: ECJ 26 Jun 2001

Europa Equal pay for men and women – Conditions of application – Difference in pay – Definition of ‘the same work and ‘work of equal value – Classification, under a collective agreement, in the same job category – Burden of proof – Objective justification for unequal pay – Effectiveness of a specific employee’s work.Ms Brunnhofer … Continue reading Brunnhofer v Bank der Osterreichischen Postparkasse AG: ECJ 26 Jun 2001

Repsol Lubricantes Y Especialidades And Others v Commission: ECJ 9 Jun 2016

ECJ (Judgment) Appeal – Article 81 EC – Agreements, decisions and concerted practices – Spanish market for penetration bitumen – Market sharing and price coordination – Notice on immunity from fines and reduction of fines in cartel cases (2002) – Final paragraph of point 23(b) – Partial immunity from fines – Evidence of facts previously … Continue reading Repsol Lubricantes Y Especialidades And Others v Commission: ECJ 9 Jun 2016

Regina (Nadarajah) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; Abdi v Secretary of State for the Home Department: CA 22 Nov 2005

The asylum applicant challenged a certificate given by the respondent that the claim for asylum was manifestly ill-founded. The respondent had made a mistake in applying the appropriate policy, but had sought to correct the error. The claimants asserted that a legitimate expectation had been created. Held: The abiding principle which underpins the legitimate expectation … Continue reading Regina (Nadarajah) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; Abdi v Secretary of State for the Home Department: CA 22 Nov 2005

Aalborg Portland A/S, Irish Cement Ltd, Ciments francais, Italcementi – Fabbriche Riunite Cemento SpA; Buzzi Unicem SpA; Cementir v Commission: ECJ 7 Jan 2004

Europa Appeal – Competition – Cement market – Article 85(1) of the EC Treaty (now Article 81(1) EC) – Jurisdiction of the Court of First Instance – Rights of the defence – Access to the file – Single and continuous infringement – Liability for an infringement – Evidence of participation in the general agreement and … Continue reading Aalborg Portland A/S, Irish Cement Ltd, Ciments francais, Italcementi – Fabbriche Riunite Cemento SpA; Buzzi Unicem SpA; Cementir v Commission: ECJ 7 Jan 2004

Lloyd Schuhfabrik Meyer v Klijsen Handel: ECJ 22 Jun 1999

ECJ In accordance with the division of functions provided for by Article 177 of the Treaty (now Article 234 EC), the role of the Court of Justice is limited to providing the national court with the guidance on interpretation necessary to resolve the case before it, while it is for the national court to apply … Continue reading Lloyd Schuhfabrik Meyer v Klijsen Handel: ECJ 22 Jun 1999

Commission v Council C-122/94: ECJ 29 Feb 1996

(Judgment) 1. Agriculture – Competition rules – Provisions of the Treaty relating to aid granted by States – Applicability in the wine sector – Consequence – Power of the Council to authorize aid by derogation in view of exceptional circumstances (EC Treaty, Art. 42 and Arts 92 to 94; Council Regulation No 822/87, Art. 76) … Continue reading Commission v Council C-122/94: ECJ 29 Feb 1996

Parliament v Council: ECJ 12 Feb 2015

ECJ Judgment – Action for annulment – Directive 2013/51/Euratom – Choice of legal basis – EAEC Treaty – Articles 31 EA and 32 EA – FEU Treaty – Article 192(1) TFEU – Protecting human health – Radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption – Legal certainty – Sincere cooperation among the institutions R. Silva … Continue reading Parliament v Council: ECJ 12 Feb 2015

J P Jenkins v Kingsgate (Clothing Productions) Ltd: ECJ 31 Mar 1981

ECJ The fact that work paid at time rates is remunerated at an hourly rate which varies according to the number of hours worked per week does not offend against the principle of equal pay laid down in article 119 of the Treaty in so far as the difference in pay between part-time work and … Continue reading J P Jenkins v Kingsgate (Clothing Productions) Ltd: ECJ 31 Mar 1981

Wheeler v The Office of The Prime Minister The Secretary of State for The Home Department: Admn 14 Nov 2014

Application for permission to bring a claim for judicial review of a proposed decision by Her Majesty’s Government to give notice pursuant to Article 10(5) of Protocol 36 to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘The TFEU’) that the United Kingdom wishes to participate in the Council Framework Decision on the European … Continue reading Wheeler v The Office of The Prime Minister The Secretary of State for The Home Department: Admn 14 Nov 2014

Occidental Exploration and Production Company vRepublic of Ecuador: CA 9 Sep 2005

The parties had arbitrated their dispute in London under a bilateral investment treaty between the US and Ecuador. The republic sought to appeal the arbitration. The applicant now appealed an order that the English High Court had jurisdiction to hear the appeal. Held: The appeal was dismissed. The treaty was intended to encourage bilateral trading … Continue reading Occidental Exploration and Production Company vRepublic of Ecuador: CA 9 Sep 2005

Cyprus v Turkey (Just Satisfaction): ECHR 12 May 2014

ECHR Grand Chamber- Article 41 Just satisfaction Award to State applicant party in respect of its missing and enclaved citizens in northern Cyprus Facts – In its Grand Chamber judgment delivered on 10 May 2001 (‘the principal judgment’) the Court found numerous violations of the Convention by Turkey, arising out of the military operations it … Continue reading Cyprus v Turkey (Just Satisfaction): ECHR 12 May 2014

Henn and Darby v Director of Public Prosecutions: HL 1980

The House referred to the ECJ questions concerning the impact of Article 30 of the Treaty of Rome upon a prohibition against the importation of pornographic articles. Lord Diplock said: ‘The European Court, in contrast to English courts, applies teleological rather than historical methods to the interpretation of the Treaties and other community legislation. It … Continue reading Henn and Darby v Director of Public Prosecutions: HL 1980

Sanders Adour and Guyomarc’h Orthez v Directeur des services fiscaux des Pyrenees-Atlantiques: ECJ 11 Jun 1992

Community law, and in particular the machinery of the common agricultural policy laid down for the cereals sector in, inter alia, Regulation No 2727/75 on the common organization of the market in cereals, precludes a Member State from levying a charge on a limited number of agricultural products over a prolonged period where that charge … Continue reading Sanders Adour and Guyomarc’h Orthez v Directeur des services fiscaux des Pyrenees-Atlantiques: ECJ 11 Jun 1992

Regina (Smeaton) v Secretary of State for Health and Others: Admn 18 Apr 2002

The claimant challenged the Order as regards the prescription of the morning-after pill, asserting that the pill would cause miscarriages, and that therefore the use would be an offence under the 1861 Act. Held: ‘SPUC’s case is that any interference with a fertilised egg, if it leads to the loss of the egg, involves the … Continue reading Regina (Smeaton) v Secretary of State for Health and Others: Admn 18 Apr 2002

Tsimenta Chalkidos v Commission: ECJ 15 Mar 2000

ECJ Competition – Article 85(1) of the EC Treaty (now Article 81(1) EC) – Cement market – Rights of the defence – Access to the file – Single and continuous infringement – General agreement and measures of implementation – Liability for an infringement – Evidence of participation in the general agreement and measures of implementation … Continue reading Tsimenta Chalkidos v Commission: ECJ 15 Mar 2000

SHL v Secretary of State for The Home Department (Tracing Obligation/Trafficking) Afghanistan: UTIAC 16 Jun 2013

UTIAC [1] Regulation 6(1) of the Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) Regulations 2005 imposes on the Secretary of State a duty to endeavour to trace the members of a minor asylum applicant’s family as soon as possible following submission of the asylum claim. A failure to discharge this duty may, depending on the facts found, give … Continue reading SHL v Secretary of State for The Home Department (Tracing Obligation/Trafficking) Afghanistan: UTIAC 16 Jun 2013

Regina v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs ex parte Quark Fishing Limited: HL 13 Oct 2005

The applicant had previously received licences to fish for Patagonian Toothfish off South Georgia. The defendant had instructed the issuer of the licence in such a way that it was not renewed. It now had to establish that its article 1 rights had been infringed in order to claim damages. Held: The appeal succeeded, and … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs ex parte Quark Fishing Limited: HL 13 Oct 2005

Cherry, Reclaiming Motion By Joanna Cherry QC MP and Others v The Advocate General: SCS 11 Sep 2019

(First Division, Inner House) The reclaimer challenged dismissal of her claim for review of the recent decision for the prorogation of the Parliament at Westminster. Held: Reclaim was granted. The absence of reasons allowed the court to infer that the reason for the prorogation was unlawful.‘It was the role of the courts to protect Parliament. … Continue reading Cherry, Reclaiming Motion By Joanna Cherry QC MP and Others v The Advocate General: SCS 11 Sep 2019

Regina v Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs ex Parte the World Development Movement Ltd: Admn 10 Nov 1994

The Movement sought to challenge decisions of the Secretary of state to give economic aid to the Pergau Dam, saying that it was not required ‘for the purpose of promoting the development’ of Malaysia. It was said to be uneconomic and damaging. It was said by the defendant’s advisers to be an abuse of the … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs ex Parte the World Development Movement Ltd: Admn 10 Nov 1994

Garland v British Rail Engineering Ltd: HL 19 Jan 1981

There was a dispute between an employee of the company, a subsidiary of the British Railways Board, a body created by the Transport Act 1962 to manage the railways in the united kingdom, and her employer concerning discrimination alleged to be suffered by female employees who on retirement no longer continue to enjoy travel facilities … Continue reading Garland v British Rail Engineering Ltd: HL 19 Jan 1981

Parris v Trinity College Dublin and Others: ECJ 24 Nov 2016

No retrospection for pensions of civil partnership ECJ (Judgment) Reference for a preliminary ruling – Equal treatment in employment and occupation – Directive 2000/78/EC – Article 2 – Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and age – National pension scheme – Payment of a survivor’s benefit to the civil partner – Condition – … Continue reading Parris v Trinity College Dublin and Others: ECJ 24 Nov 2016

Kadi v Council and Commission (Common Foreign and Security Policy): ECJ 16 Jan 2008

ECJ Common foreign and security policy (CFSP) – Restrictive measures taken against persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaeda network and the Taliban – United Nations Security Council Resolutions adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations Implementation in the Community Common Position 2002/402/CFSP Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 ‘ … Continue reading Kadi v Council and Commission (Common Foreign and Security Policy): ECJ 16 Jan 2008

Patmalniece v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: SC 16 Mar 2011

The claimant challenged as incompatible with EU law, the Regulations which restricted the entitlement to state pension credit to those entitled to reside in the UK. Held: The appeal failed (Majority). The conditions imposed by the Regulations were indirectly discriminatory. There was not an exact correspondence between the advantaged and disadvantaged groups and the protected … Continue reading Patmalniece v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: SC 16 Mar 2011

Adan v Secretary of State for the Home Department: HL 6 Apr 1998

A fear of persecution which was justified only historically, was insufficient to justify an asylum claim. The applicant must show justification for contemporary fears. The applicant had been granted exceptional leave to remain in the UK, but wanted full refugee status because of the additional rights that would bring. In each case an applicant had … Continue reading Adan v Secretary of State for the Home Department: HL 6 Apr 1998

X v Mid Sussex Citizens Advice Bureau and Another: SC 12 Dec 2012

The appellant was disabled, had legal qualifications, and worked with the respondent as a volunteer. She had sought assistance under the Disability Discrimination Act, now the 2012 Act, saying that she counted as a worker. The tribunal and CA had found no contractual relationship. She said that under the 2000 Directive (the Framework Directive ‘FD’) … Continue reading X v Mid Sussex Citizens Advice Bureau and Another: SC 12 Dec 2012

A v Secretary of State for the Home Department, and X v Secretary of State for the Home Department: HL 16 Dec 2004

The applicants had been imprisoned and held without trial, being suspected of international terrorism. No criminal charges were intended to be brought. They were foreigners and free to return home if they wished, but feared for their lives if they did. A British subject, who was suspected in the exact same way, and there were … Continue reading A v Secretary of State for the Home Department, and X v Secretary of State for the Home Department: HL 16 Dec 2004

Garland v British Rail Engineering Ltd: ECJ 9 Feb 1982

garland_breECJ1982 The fact that an employer (although not bound to do so by contract) provides special travel facilities for former male employees to enjoy after their retirement constitutes discrimination within the meaning of article 119 against former female employees who do not receive the same facilities. Where a national court is able, using the criteria … Continue reading Garland v British Rail Engineering Ltd: ECJ 9 Feb 1982

Buttes Gas and Oil Co v Hammer (No 3): HL 1981

In a defamation action, issues arose as to two conflicting oil concessions which neighbouring states in the Arabian Gulf had granted over their territorial and offshore waters. The foreign relations of the United Kingdom and Iran were also involved in the dispute. The authorities concerning acts of state were reviewed for the purpose of a … Continue reading Buttes Gas and Oil Co v Hammer (No 3): HL 1981

Abdulaziz etc v The United Kingdom: ECHR 28 May 1985

Three women, all lawfully settled in the UK, had married third-country nationals but, at first, the Secretary of State had refused permission for their husbands to remain with them, or join them, in the UK. Held: The refusals of permission had not infringed the rights of the women and of their husbands to respect for … Continue reading Abdulaziz etc v The United Kingdom: ECHR 28 May 1985

Marleasing SA v La Comercial Internacional de Alimentacion SA: ECJ 13 Nov 1990

Sympathetic construction of national legislation LMA OVIEDO sought a declaration that the contracts setting up Commercial International were void (a nullity) since they had been drawn up in order to defraud creditors. Commercial International relied on an EC Directive designed to protect companies and third parties from the adverse effects of the doctrine of nullity. … Continue reading Marleasing SA v La Comercial Internacional de Alimentacion SA: ECJ 13 Nov 1990

Lewis v Client Connection Ltd: ChD 6 Jul 2011

The claimant alleged infringement of his registered trade marks ‘Money Saving Expert’ and associated terms. The defendant operated a service trading as ‘Money Claiming Expert’. Both services included advising those who might wish to claim refunds from banks. The claimant sought summary judgment. Held: The defence as filed proposed no real defence,merely putting the claimant … Continue reading Lewis v Client Connection Ltd: ChD 6 Jul 2011

Regina v Secretary of State for Transport, ex parte Factortame (No 2): HL 11 Oct 1990

The validity of certain United Kingdom legislation was challenged on the basis that it contravened provisions of the EEC Treaty by depriving the applicants of their Community rights to fish in European waters, and an interlocutory injunction was sought against the Secretary of State to restrain enforcement of that law pending a reference. The House … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for Transport, ex parte Factortame (No 2): HL 11 Oct 1990

Trapeza Eurobank Ergasias -V- Agrotiki Trapeza tis Ellados AE: ECJ 16 Apr 2015

References: C-690/13, [2015] EUECJ C-690/13, ECLI:EU:C:2015:235 Links: Bailii Coram: K. Jurimae, P ECJ Judgment – Reference for a preliminary ruling – State aid – Meaning – Article 87(1) EC – Privileges granted to a bank – Company exercising public service obligations – Existing aid and new aid – Article 88(3) EC – Powers of the … Continue reading Trapeza Eurobank Ergasias -V- Agrotiki Trapeza tis Ellados AE: ECJ 16 Apr 2015

Crehan v Inntrepreneur Pub Company (Cpc), Brewman Group Limited: ChD 26 Jun 2003

The landlord had signed agreements tieing him to sales of beers. After falling into debt, he challnged the prices he had been obliged to pay as contravening the Treaty. The European Court had held that there was a possible claim under the Treaty. Held: The UK market in beer did not operate to exclude competition … Continue reading Crehan v Inntrepreneur Pub Company (Cpc), Brewman Group Limited: ChD 26 Jun 2003

Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Services Ltd and others v Amalgamated Racing Ltd and others: ChD 8 Aug 2008

Various racecourses had combined together to sell the rights to televise their races to bookmakers. The bookmakers complained that the combination was anti-competitive and in breach of European law. Judges: Morgan J Citations: [2008] EWHC 1978 (Ch) Links: Bailii Statutes: Competition Act 1998, EC Treaty 81 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: See Also – … Continue reading Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Services Ltd and others v Amalgamated Racing Ltd and others: ChD 8 Aug 2008

Blackburn Chemicals Ltd v Bim Kemi Ab: CA 10 Nov 2004

The parties entered into exclusive cross marketing agreements. The defendant resisted enforcement of the contract saying it was void under European law, being contrary to Article 81. The parties were alleged to have agreed to make cross purchases. It was argued that the issue was res judicata. Held: The defendant could raise the issue before … Continue reading Blackburn Chemicals Ltd v Bim Kemi Ab: CA 10 Nov 2004

Devenish Nutrition Ltd and others v Sanofi-Aventis SA (France) and others: ChD 19 Oct 2007

The claimant sought damages for the losses it had suffered as a result of price fixing by the defendant companies in the vitamin market. The European Commission had already fined the defendant for its involvement. Held: In an action for breach of statutory duty the court can in appropriate circumstances make a restitutionary award, that … Continue reading Devenish Nutrition Ltd and others v Sanofi-Aventis SA (France) and others: ChD 19 Oct 2007

Unipart Group Ltd v O2 (UK) Ltd (Formerly BT Cellnet Ltd) and Another: CA 30 Jul 2004

Allegedly anti-competitive conduct in the market for the wholesale supply of airtime for mobile telephones. Judges: Lord Justice Peter Gibson Lord Justice Jonathan Parker Mr Justice Laddie Citations: [2004] EWCA 1034 Statutes: EC Treaty 81 Jurisdiction: England and Wales European, Commercial Updated: 12 April 2022; Ref: scu.199791

des Gaz SA v Falks Veritas Ltd: CA 1974

The court considered for the first time, the effect of the Rome Treaty. It ‘came about because of a tin can’ . A question requiring the exercise of a judges discretion is to be determined as at the date that the primary judge gave judgment, not as at the date that the statement of claim … Continue reading des Gaz SA v Falks Veritas Ltd: CA 1974

ZA (Reg 9 EEA Regs; Abuse of Rights) Afghanistan: UTIAC 31 Jul 2019

(i) The requirement to have transferred the centre of one’s life to the host member state is not a requirement of EU law, nor is it endorsed by the CJEU. (ii) Where an EU national of one state (‘the home member state’) has exercised the right of freedom of movement to take up work or … Continue reading ZA (Reg 9 EEA Regs; Abuse of Rights) Afghanistan: UTIAC 31 Jul 2019