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Fischer v Finanzamt Donaueschingen: ECJ 2 Jul 1998

The taxpayer ran several gaming clubs under a license authorising roulette type games. He was assessed to VAT, calculated on a probability basis. Held: In general VAT was recoverable on unlawful supplies, including unlawful gaming arrangements, but where the national legislation exempted lawful arrangements it could not be applied to unlawful versions. Fiscal neutrality prevented … Continue reading Fischer v Finanzamt Donaueschingen: ECJ 2 Jul 1998

Gough and Another v Chief Constable of Derbyshire; Regina (Miller) v Leeds Magistrates’ Court; Lilley v Director of Public Prosecutions: QBD 13 Jul 2001

Challenges were made to the powers banning the free movement of those convicted of offences of violence. Orders had been made banning the applicants from attending football matches, and requiring attendance at police stations at times of matches abroad. Such orders were not imposed as a penalty, being rather for the purposes of preventing disorder, … Continue reading Gough and Another v Chief Constable of Derbyshire; Regina (Miller) v Leeds Magistrates’ Court; Lilley v Director of Public Prosecutions: QBD 13 Jul 2001

Deutsche Telekom Ag v Vick and Another; Same v Schroder; Deutsche Post Ag v Sievers and Another: ECJ 28 Mar 2000

The social purposes of the Treaty in article 119 (141 EC) overrode the economic aims of the Treaty. Accordingly the article did not preclude a requirement upon a member state which imposed obligations to satisfy that social aim, even though it migt have economic consequences which risked an adverse effect upon that member states international … Continue reading Deutsche Telekom Ag v Vick and Another; Same v Schroder; Deutsche Post Ag v Sievers and Another: ECJ 28 Mar 2000

Commission v Solvay Sa Joined Cases C-287/95P and C-288/95P; Same v Imperial Chemical Industries Plc Case C-286/95P: ECJ 6 Apr 2000

The text of a decision of the Commission only took effect if authenticated, and the decision was void unless so authenticated. The fact if so that no separate damage flowed from that failure, and that no other procedural defect applied could not rescue the decision. The requirement was fundamental and was required under the Treaty. … Continue reading Commission v Solvay Sa Joined Cases C-287/95P and C-288/95P; Same v Imperial Chemical Industries Plc Case C-286/95P: ECJ 6 Apr 2000

Chief Adjudication Officer v Wolke; Remelien v Secretary of State for Social Security: HL 13 Nov 1997

The claimant was an EC national who had become resident here but was not seeking work, since she cared for her children. The Secretary of State said that since she was not seeking work, she was not entitled to remain and should make arrangements to leave the UK. Held: The letter asking a claimant to … Continue reading Chief Adjudication Officer v Wolke; Remelien v Secretary of State for Social Security: HL 13 Nov 1997

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

Energy Financing Team Ltd and others v The Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Bow Street Magistrates Court: Admn 22 Jul 2005

The claimants sought to set aside warrants and executions under them to provide assistance to a foreign court investigating alleged unlawful assistance to companies in Bosnia Herzegovina. Held: The issue of such a warrant was a serious step. The court gave guidance on the practice to be followed, but it was not correct for the … Continue reading Energy Financing Team Ltd and others v The Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Bow Street Magistrates Court: Admn 22 Jul 2005

Ruiz Zambrano (European Citizenship): ECJ 30 Sep 2010

ECJ Opinion – Articles 18, 20 and 21 TFEU – Fundamental rights as general principles of European Union law – Article 7 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – European citizenship – Unemployment benefits – Child with the nationality of a Member State – Right of residence of parents who are … Continue reading Ruiz Zambrano (European Citizenship): ECJ 30 Sep 2010

Patel v Secretary of State for The Home Department: SC 16 Dec 2019

Zambrano states that a non-member state national (‘TCN’) parent of an EU citizen child resident within the EU is entitled to reside in the EU. This is solely to avoid the EU citizen child being deprived of the substance of their Union citizenship rights on removal of the TCN parent from the EU. P an … Continue reading Patel v Secretary of State for The Home Department: SC 16 Dec 2019

Regina (on the application of Loutchansky and Others) v The First Secretary of State: 2005

The court considered the right of a worker claiming a community right to work here: ‘the underlying principle is that, in order to render a community right effective, it may be necessary to recognise a derivative right in a non-national who has no independent community rights.’ The Austrian employer would not be able to exercise … Continue reading Regina (on the application of Loutchansky and Others) v The First Secretary of State: 2005

Prosecutor v Furundzija: ICT 10 Dec 1998

The status of the prohibition on State torture as a rule of jus cogens has the consequence that at the inter-State level, any legislative, administrative or judicial act authorising torture is illegitimate. Furthermore, the prohibition on State torture imposes obligations owed by States erga omnes, to all other States which have a corresponding right and … Continue reading Prosecutor v Furundzija: ICT 10 Dec 1998

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

Regina v Secretary of State for the Home Department ex parte Ahmed and Others: CA 15 Oct 1998

There should be no difference between the exercise of a prerogative or of a statutory discretion when the Home Secretary allowed for an International Treaty which was not incorporated into English law. Citations: Times 15-Oct-1998 Statutes: European Convention on Human Rights 1950 (Cmnd) 8969) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Administrative Updated: 11 May 2022; Ref: scu.87831

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

Minquiers and Ecrehos (France v United Kingdom) (1951-1953): ICJ 17 Nov 1953

The Treaty of Calais of 1360 contained a clause confirming that the King of England shall have and hold all the islands which he ‘now holds’ Citations: [1953] ICJ Rep 47 Links: ICJ Cited by: Cited – Barclay and Another, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for Justice and Others SC 22-Oct-2014 … Continue reading Minquiers and Ecrehos (France v United Kingdom) (1951-1953): ICJ 17 Nov 1953

Compagnia Italiana Alcool Sas di Mario Mariano and Co v Commission of the European Communities: ECJ 19 Dec 1990

ECJ Vinous alcohol – Special sale by tender. Application for interim measures – Interim measures – Conditions for granting – Serious and irreparable damage – Financial damage – Damage which cannot be wholly recouped – Weighing up of all the interests in question (EEC Treaty, Art. 186; Rules of Procedure, Art. 83(2)) The urgency of … Continue reading Compagnia Italiana Alcool Sas di Mario Mariano and Co v Commission of the European Communities: ECJ 19 Dec 1990

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

Kaba v Secretary of State for the Home Department Case C-356/98: ECJ 19 Apr 2000

UK rules required that a wife of a migrant European worker must be resident for four years before applying for indefinite leave to remain, but a spouse of a person settled in the UK need only be resident for one year. There was no discrimination contrary to European Law which prevented rules restricting the free … Continue reading Kaba v Secretary of State for the Home Department Case C-356/98: ECJ 19 Apr 2000

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

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

International Transport Roth GmbH and Others v Secretary of State for the Home Department: QBD 5 Dec 2001

The respondent introduced rules imposing fixed and penalties on HGV drivers coming into the UK who were found to have stowaway illegal entrants. The operators sought judicial review. Held: The penalty was in the character of a criminal penalty, not a civil one as proposed by the Secretary of State. The opportunities to challenge the … Continue reading International Transport Roth GmbH and Others v Secretary of State for the Home Department: QBD 5 Dec 2001

Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale v Stefan: ECJ 11 Jan 2001

ECJ National rules prohibiting the registration of mortgages in foreign currencies – Breach of that prohibition before Community law entered into force in Austria – Interpretation of Article 73b of the EC Treaty (now Article 56 EC) – Whether Community law can operate to remedy the registration) Judges: A. La Pergola, P Citations: [2001] EUECJ … Continue reading Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale v Stefan: ECJ 11 Jan 2001

Geraets-Smits v Stichting Ziekenfonds VGZ Peerbooms v Stichting CZ Groep Zorgverzekeringen: ECJ 12 Jul 2001

Where a member of a sickness scheme sought treatment in another member state, it was proper to require prior authorisation, but any conditions imposed had to be justifiable and proportionate. In this case the scheme required the recognition of the treatment sought, and that immediate treatment in the country was not available. Hospital services were … Continue reading Geraets-Smits v Stichting Ziekenfonds VGZ Peerbooms v Stichting CZ Groep Zorgverzekeringen: ECJ 12 Jul 2001

Commission v France (Judgment): ECJ 18 Mar 1999

ECJ A Member State may not plead provisions, practices or circumstances existing in its internal legal system in order to justify a failure to comply with the obligations and time-limits laid down in a directive. In an action under Article 169 of the Treaty, the question whether a Member State has failed to fulfil its … Continue reading Commission v France (Judgment): ECJ 18 Mar 1999

European Parliament v Council of the European Union 162111: ECJ 25 Feb 1999

ECJ Regulations on the protection of forests against atmospheric pollution and fire – Legal basis – Article 43 of the EC Treaty – Article 130s of the EC Treaty – Parliament’s prerogatives. Europa ‘It is clear from the provisions of the amended regulations that the aims of the Community schemes for the protection of forests … Continue reading European Parliament v Council of the European Union 162111: ECJ 25 Feb 1999

Jansen v Landesversicherungsanstalt Rheinprovinz: ECJ 5 May 1977

ECJ Article 2 of regulation no 3 and article 4 of regulation no 1408/71, which lay down the matters covered by those regulations, deal with the various national social security schemes in their entirety. The reimbursement of social security contributions therefore forms part of the matters covered by those regulations. Since regulation no 3 does … Continue reading Jansen v Landesversicherungsanstalt Rheinprovinz: ECJ 5 May 1977

Markus and Walsh v Hauptzollamt Hamburg-Jonas: ECJ 15 Oct 1969

Europa Agriculture – processed products not covered by the treaty – trade arrangements – sugar confectionery and food preparations containing cocoa – customs duty bound under GATT – may include the additional duty which the community has reserved the right to charge (regulation no 160/66/eec of the council, article 16). By ‘ customs duty…Bound under … Continue reading Markus and Walsh v Hauptzollamt Hamburg-Jonas: ECJ 15 Oct 1969

Costa v ENEL (Order): ECJ 3 Jun 1964

Citations: C-6/64 Jurisdiction: European Cited by: Order – Flaminio Costa v ENEL (Procedure) ECJ 15-Jul-1964 ‘The transfer by the states from their domestic legal system to the Community legal system of their rights and obligations arising under the Treaty carries with it a permanent limitation of their sovereign rights, against which a subsequent . . … Continue reading Costa v ENEL (Order): ECJ 3 Jun 1964

Regina v Secretary of State for Home Department Ex Parte Vitale; Regina v Same Ex Parte Do Amaral: QBD 18 Apr 1995

A European Union citizen’s right to stay in UK is not unqualified, he must expect to have to seek or find work. The decision of the Home Secretary could be judicially reviewed and ‘in the course of his appeal before the Social Security Appeal Tribunal Mr. Vitale will be able to argue against the finding … Continue reading Regina v Secretary of State for Home Department Ex Parte Vitale; Regina v Same Ex Parte Do Amaral: QBD 18 Apr 1995

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

Perceval-Price, and others v Department of Economic Development etc: CANI 12 Apr 2000

A full-time a full-time chairman of industrial tribunals, a full time chairman of social security appeal tribunals, and a social security commissioner are workers within the meaning of the European legislation, even though, by domestic legislation they were statutory officers, and so excluded from protection. The word ‘worker’ has a special community meaning, and it … Continue reading Perceval-Price, and others v Department of Economic Development etc: CANI 12 Apr 2000

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

Jones v Ministry of Interior Al-Mamlaka Al-Arabiya As Saudiya Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and Another: CA 28 Oct 2004

The claimants sought damages alleging torture by the respondent whilst held in custody in Saudi Arabia. Held: Although the state enjoyed freedom from action, where the acts were ones of torture, and action could proceed against state officials involved personally. The court had been correct to reject the claim against the state. Despite other developments, … Continue reading Jones v Ministry of Interior Al-Mamlaka Al-Arabiya As Saudiya Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and Another: CA 28 Oct 2004

Texas Instruments v Hauptzollamt Munchen-Mitte (Judgment): ECJ 14 Nov 1985

Common customs tariff – alteration or suspension of import duties – powers of the council – limits (eec treaty, art. 28; council regulation no 2841/79) although article 28 of the EEC treaty, which concerns autonomous alterations or suspensions of common customs tariff duties, leaves the council considerable discretion, it is for the court to ascertain … Continue reading Texas Instruments v Hauptzollamt Munchen-Mitte (Judgment): ECJ 14 Nov 1985

Criminal proceedings against Michel Choquet: ECJ 28 Nov 1978

Europa It is not in principle incompatible with community law for one member state to require a national of another member state, who is permanently established in its territory, to obtain a domestic driving licence for the purpose of driving motor vehicles, even if he is in possession of a driving licence issued by the … Continue reading Criminal proceedings against Michel Choquet: ECJ 28 Nov 1978

Jean Thieffry v Conseil de l’ordre des avocats a la cour de Paris: ECJ 28 Apr 1977

Europa Freedom of establishment, subject to observance of professional rules justified by the general good, is one of the objectives of the treaty. In so far as community law makes no special provision, these objectives may be attained by measures enacted, pursuant to article 5 of the treaty, by the member states. If freedom of … Continue reading Jean Thieffry v Conseil de l’ordre des avocats a la cour de Paris: ECJ 28 Apr 1977

Arend van de Poll KG v Hauptzollamt Trier (Judgment): ECJ 14 Dec 1972

Europa 1. Common customs tariff – tariff classification – heading 23.07 -interpretation (regulations nos 19/62 and 55/62) 2. Common customs tariff – tariff classification – criteria – application -jurisdiction of the national court 1. Heading 23.07 of the common customs tariff, to which reference is made in article 1 (d) of and the annex to … Continue reading Arend van de Poll KG v Hauptzollamt Trier (Judgment): ECJ 14 Dec 1972

Caisse regionale de securite sociale du nord de la France v Achille Torrekens (Judgment): ECJ 7 May 1969

Europa 1. Procedure – questions referred for preliminary ruling – jurisdiction of the court – limits (EEC treaty, article 177) 2. Social security for migrant workers – old-age and death pensions – aggregation – application of legislation mentioned in annex b to regulation no 3 including non-contributory schemes (regulation no 3, article 27, annex b) … Continue reading Caisse regionale de securite sociale du nord de la France v Achille Torrekens (Judgment): ECJ 7 May 1969

Firma Milch-, Fett- und Eierkontor GmbH v Hauptzollamt Saarbrucken (Judgment): ECJ 4 Apr 1968

Europa 1. Policy of the EEC – common rules – tax provisions – cumulative multi-stage tax – average rates for imported products within the meaning of the first paragraph of article 97 – no individual rights 2. Policy of the EEC – common rules – tax provisions – cumulative multi-stage tax – average rates for … Continue reading Firma Milch-, Fett- und Eierkontor GmbH v Hauptzollamt Saarbrucken (Judgment): ECJ 4 Apr 1968

Firma Molkerei-Zentrale Westfalen/Lippe GmbH v Hauptzollamt Paderborn: ECJ 3 Apr 1968

Europa 1. European economic community – nature – natural or legal persons having rights and obligations – individuals – provisions of the treaty having direct effect – concept 2. Policy of the EEC – common rules – tax provisions – internal taxation imposed by one member state on products from other member states – prohibition … Continue reading Firma Molkerei-Zentrale Westfalen/Lippe GmbH v Hauptzollamt Paderborn: ECJ 3 Apr 1968

Firma Gebruder Luck v Hauptzollamt Koln-Rheinau (Judgment): ECJ 4 Apr 1968

Europa 1. Policy of the EEC – common rules – tax provisions – cumulative multi-stage tax – average rates for imported products or groups of imported products within the meaning of the first paragraph of article 97 – no individual rights 2. Policy of the EEC – common rules – tax provisions – taxation imposed … Continue reading Firma Gebruder Luck v Hauptzollamt Koln-Rheinau (Judgment): ECJ 4 Apr 1968

Auguste de Moor v Caisse de pension des employes prives (Judgment): ECJ 5 Jul 1967

Europa Procedure – preliminary ruling – jurisdiction of the court – limits (EEC treaty, article 177). Free movement of persons – migrant workers – insurance – benefits – proportional calculation as a corollary of aggregation (EEC treaty, article 51). Free movement of persons – migrant workers – insurance – system provided for by regulation no … Continue reading Auguste de Moor v Caisse de pension des employes prives (Judgment): ECJ 5 Jul 1967

Jules Guissart v Belgian State (Judgment): ECJ 13 Dec 1967

Europa 1. Free movement of persons – migrant workers – old-age and death (pensions) insurance – calculation of benefits – application of the system provided for by articles 27 and 28 of regulation no 3 – the beneficiary’s objective situation to be considered 2. Free movement of persons – migrant workers – old-age and death … Continue reading Jules Guissart v Belgian State (Judgment): ECJ 13 Dec 1967

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

Laara and Others v Kihlakunnansyyttaja (Jyvilskyla) and Others: ECJ 20 Oct 1999

Public interest elements could justify national rules providing for a state monopoly on the running of licensed slot machines. Such rules were a restriction on the freedom to trade, but in this case, this was justified by public policy considerations. Citations: Times 20-Oct-1999, C-124/97) Statutes: ECTreaty Art 49 Licensing, European Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: … Continue reading Laara and Others v Kihlakunnansyyttaja (Jyvilskyla) and Others: ECJ 20 Oct 1999

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v Gubeladze: SC 19 Jun 2019

The claimant had come from Latvia to the UK in 2008, but not registered under the Worker Registration Scheme until 2010. She now sought state pension credit. The SS appealed from a judgment that it was to calculate her entitlement to include her work before registration. It was additionally argued that a national measure adopted … Continue reading Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v Gubeladze: SC 19 Jun 2019

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

Kunwar (EFM – Calculating Periods of Residence): UTIAC 28 Dec 2018

(1) An ‘extended family member’ (‘EFM’) of an EEA national exercising Treaty rights in the UK (such as a person in a durable relationship) has no right to reside in the UK under the Immigration (EEA) Regulations until he or she is issued with the relevant residence documentation under reg 17(4) of the 2006 Regulations … Continue reading Kunwar (EFM – Calculating Periods of Residence): UTIAC 28 Dec 2018

Commission v France C-84/00: ECJ 14 Jun 2001

Failure by a Member State to fulfil its obligations – Article 30 of the EC Treaty (now, after amendment, Article 28 EC) – Free movement of articles of precious metal – Rules on acceptable standards of fineness [2001] EUECJ C-84/00, [2001] ECR I-4553, ECLI:EU:C:2001:339 Bailii European Commercial Updated: 26 January 2022; Ref: scu.162789

Accession of The European Union to the European Convention for The Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms: ECJ 18 Dec 2014

ECJ (Opinion of the full court) Opinion pursuant to Article 218(11) TFEU – Draft international agreement – Accession of the European Union to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms – Compatibility of the draft agreement with the EU and FEU TreatiesHeld: ‘The agreement on the accession of the European … Continue reading Accession of The European Union to the European Convention for The Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms: ECJ 18 Dec 2014

Synthon Bv v Smithkline Beecham Plc: HL 20 Oct 2005

Synthon filed an international application for a patent. Before it was published, SB filed a similar application in the UK patents registry. Synthon had applied for the UK patent granted to SB to be revoked. Jacob J had found that the reader of the application, seeking to crystallise PMS, would be able to overcome any … Continue reading Synthon Bv v Smithkline Beecham Plc: HL 20 Oct 2005

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

Office of the King’s Prosecutor, Brussels v Cando Armas and others: HL 17 Nov 2005

The defendant resisted extradition to Brussels saying that the offence had been committed in part in England. He had absconded and been convicted. Application was made for his return to serve his sentence. The offences associated with organisation of illegal immigration, fell within the European framework list, but section 65(2)(a) was not satisfied. Held: ‘the … Continue reading Office of the King’s Prosecutor, Brussels v Cando Armas and others: HL 17 Nov 2005

Ministry of Defence v Holloway and Others (Jurisdictional Points): EAT 28 Jul 2015

EAT JURISDICTIONAL POINTS By a Treaty of 1960, the UK constituted the island of Cyprus an independent state, but retained two areas of the Island as military base areas (the Sovereign Base Areas – ‘SBAs’). Civilians who were dependents of service personnel or civil servants accompanying the Armed Forces in the SBAs engaged while in … Continue reading Ministry of Defence v Holloway and Others (Jurisdictional Points): EAT 28 Jul 2015

Chester, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for Justice: SC 16 Oct 2013

The two applicants were serving life sentences for murder. Each sought damages for the unlawful withdrawal of their rights to vote in elections, and the failure of the British parliament to take steps to comply with the judgment. Held: The appeals failed.Lord Mance summarised the reasons for his conclusions: ‘(A) Human Rights Act In respect … Continue reading Chester, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for Justice: SC 16 Oct 2013

Miller and Dos Santos v The Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union and Others: QBD 13 Nov 2016

Article 50 Notice Requires Parliament’s Authority The applicant challenged a decision by the respondent that he could use Crown prerogative powers to issue a notice under section 50 TUE to initiate the United Kingdom leaving the EU following the referendum under the 2015 Act. Held: Once the notice had been given, it was irrevocable. Consultation … Continue reading Miller and Dos Santos v The Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union and Others: QBD 13 Nov 2016

H v United States of America: Admn 28 Apr 2015

Applcation as to a requirement to balance the Art. 8 rights of the Appellant (‘H’) and her daughter (‘M’) on the one hand, with the public interest in extradition and the need for the United Kingdom to honour its international treaty obligations on the other. Gross LJ, Collins J [2015] EWHC 1066 (Admin) Bailii Extradition, … Continue reading H v United States of America: Admn 28 Apr 2015

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

Riva Fire v Commission: ECFI 9 Dec 2014

ECJ Judgment – Competition – Cartels – Market reinforcing bar in bars or rolls – Decision finding an infringement of Article 65 CS after the expiry of the ECSC Treaty, on the basis of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 – Fixing Price and payment terms – Limiting or controlling production or sales – Breach of essential … Continue reading Riva Fire v Commission: ECFI 9 Dec 2014

Ferriera Valsabbia And Valsabbia Investimenti v Commission: ECFI 9 Dec 2014

ECJ Judgment – Competition – Cartels – Market reinforcing bar in bars or rolls – Decision finding an infringement of Article 65 CS after the expiry of the ECSC Treaty, on the basis of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 – Fixing Price and payment terms – Limiting or controlling production or sales – Excess of authority … Continue reading Ferriera Valsabbia And Valsabbia Investimenti v Commission: ECFI 9 Dec 2014

Ahmed (Amos; Zambrano; Reg 15A, (C) 2006 EEA Regs) Pakistan (Rev 1): UTIAC 28 Feb 2013

UTIAC 1. The spouse of an EEA national/Union citizen does not acquire a retained right of residence upon divorce unless the EEA national was in the United Kingdom and exercising Treaty rights at the date of the lawful termination of the marriage: Amos [2011] EWCA Civ 552 followed.2. The principles established by the Court of … Continue reading Ahmed (Amos; Zambrano; Reg 15A, (C) 2006 EEA Regs) Pakistan (Rev 1): UTIAC 28 Feb 2013

Husayn (Abu Zubaydah) v Poland: ECHR 24 Jul 2014

ECHR Article 3 Torture Effective investigation Extradition Torture and inhuman and degrading treatment during and following applicants’ extraordinary rendition to CIA: violations Article 5 Article 5-1 Lawful arrest or detention Detention during and following operation involving extraordinary rendition to CIA: violations Article 6 Criminal proceedings Article 6-1 Fair hearing Extraordinary rendition to CIA despite real … Continue reading Husayn (Abu Zubaydah) v Poland: ECHR 24 Jul 2014

Al Nashiri v Poland (Legal Summary): ECHR 24 Jul 2014

ECHR Article 3 Torture Effective investigation Extradition Torture and inhuman and degrading treatment during and following applicants’ extraordinary rendition to CIA: violations Article 2 Extradition Article 2-1 Death penalty Extraordinary rendition to CIA of suspected terrorist facing capital charges: violation Article 5 Article 5-1 Lawful arrest or detention Detention during and following operation involving extraordinary … Continue reading Al Nashiri v Poland (Legal Summary): ECHR 24 Jul 2014

Jurisdiction of the Courts of Danzig Case (the Beamtenabkommen): ICJ 1928

The Beamtenabkommen regulated the employment conditions of Danzig railway employees who had, after the First World War, passed into the service of the Polish Railways Administration. Poland’s contention that this treaty only created inter-State rights was rejected. The Court said that: ‘It may be readily admitted that, according to a well established principle of international … Continue reading Jurisdiction of the Courts of Danzig Case (the Beamtenabkommen): ICJ 1928

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

NA v Secretary of State for The Home Department and Another: CA 17 Jul 2014

Appeal from the determination of the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) [2013] UKUT 89 (IAC) as to whether a third country national ex-spouse of a Union citizen must be able to show that their former spouse was exercising Treaty rights in the host Member state at the time of their divorce in order to … Continue reading NA v Secretary of State for The Home Department and Another: CA 17 Jul 2014

Union Nationale Des Entraineurs Et Cadres Techniques Professionnels Du Football (UNECTEF) v Heylens And Others: ECJ 15 Oct 1987

Europa The lawful requirement whereby, in the various member states, admission to certain occupations is subjected to the possession of diplomas constitutes a restriction on the effective exercise of the freedom of establishment guaranteed by the treaty the abolition of which is to be made easier by directives for the mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates … Continue reading Union Nationale Des Entraineurs Et Cadres Techniques Professionnels Du Football (UNECTEF) v Heylens And Others: ECJ 15 Oct 1987

Regina v Maurice Donald Henn and John Frederick Ernest Darby: ECJ 14 Dec 1979

Europa Article 30 of the EEC treaty applies also to prohibitions on imports inasmuch as they are the most extreme form of restriction. The expression used in article 30 must therefore be understood as being the equivalent of the expression ‘ ‘ prohibitions or restrictions on imports ‘ ‘ occurring in article 36. Hence a … Continue reading Regina v Maurice Donald Henn and John Frederick Ernest Darby: ECJ 14 Dec 1979

Nouazli, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: CA 10 Dec 2013

The appellant sought to challenge an order for his detention pending his deportation by the respondent. A national of a non EU state he had married an EU national resident in the UK. He had been convicted of offences here and detained pending deportation on grounds of publicpolicy. Held: the Court of Appeal dismissed the … Continue reading Nouazli, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: CA 10 Dec 2013

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

Forensic Telecommunications Services Ltd v West Yorkshire Police and Another: ChD 9 Nov 2011

The claimant alleged infringement by the defendant of assorted intellectual property rights in its database. It provided systems for recovering materials deleted from Nokia mobile phones. Held: ‘the present case is concerned with a collection of numerical data . . the individual items of data are not protected by copyright. It follows that the collection … Continue reading Forensic Telecommunications Services Ltd v West Yorkshire Police and Another: ChD 9 Nov 2011

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

HR (Portugal) v Secretary of State for the Home Office: CA 5 May 2009

The claimant had been imprisoned whilst in the UK. He claimed the protection of European law to protect him against a deportation order. Held: The claimant could not count the time he had served in prison toward the time spent in the UK to calculate his entitlement to stay here. ‘Residence’ in the Regulations means … Continue reading HR (Portugal) v Secretary of State for the Home Office: CA 5 May 2009

Commissioners of Customs and Excise v Century Life Plc: CA 19 Dec 2000

The Directive required member states to exempt from VAT, services involving the provision of insurance, and for intermediaries. Following the Regulator’s involvement, the principal company had to arrange for the checking of existing policies, and the implementation of compensation arrangements, and sub-contracted it to the taxpayer. Had the principal privided the services itself, it would … Continue reading Commissioners of Customs and Excise v Century Life Plc: CA 19 Dec 2000

Seldon v Clarkson Wright and Jakes (A Partnership): CA 28 Jul 2010

The claimant solicitor said that the compulsory retirement from his partnership on age grounds was discriminatory, and that the UK Regulations had not implemented the Directive fully. Held: The appeal failed. The purpose of the provision as to allow the progression of younger members of the practice. This aim was recognised by the legislation, and … Continue reading Seldon v Clarkson Wright and Jakes (A Partnership): CA 28 Jul 2010

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

Oracle America Inc v M-Tech Data Ltd: SC 27 Jun 2012

The appellant complained that the respondent had imported into the European Economic Area disk drives bearing its trade marks in breach of the appellant’s rights. The respondent had argued that the appellant had abused its position by withholding information which would allow it to trade lawfully. The Court was now asked: ‘whether a person who … Continue reading Oracle America Inc v M-Tech Data Ltd: SC 27 Jun 2012

Kaczmarek v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: CA 27 Nov 2008

The claimant entered the UK as a student coming from Poland. She then worked as a kitchen maid, but having left that job on becoming a mother was refused income support. She later returned to work. She said that the rules which denied her benefit were inconsistent with articles 12 (discrimination on the grounds of … Continue reading Kaczmarek v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: CA 27 Nov 2008

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

Grant v South West Trains Ltd: ECJ 17 Feb 1998

A company’s ban on the provision of travel perks to same sex partners of employees did not constitute breach of European sex discrimination law. An employer’s policy was not necessarily to be incorporated into the contract of employment. The court said that since the rule applied equally to male and female employees it was not … Continue reading Grant v South West Trains Ltd: ECJ 17 Feb 1998

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland v Council of The European Union: ECJ 12 Sep 2013

ECJ Opinion – European Securities and Market Authority (‘ESMA’) – Validity of Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No 236/2012 on short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps – Legal basis – Articles 114 and 352 TFEU – Institutional balance and division of powers – Conditions for the conferral of power on EU agencies … Continue reading United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland v Council of The European Union: ECJ 12 Sep 2013

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

Autologic Holdings Plc and others v Commissioners of Inland Revenue: HL 28 Jul 2005

Taxpayer companies challenged the way that the revenue restricted claims for group Corporation Tax relief for subsidiary companies in Europe. The issue was awaiting a decision of the European Court. The Revenue said that the claims now being made by other companies should proceed through the Commissioners who could implement European law directly. The taxpayers … Continue reading Autologic Holdings Plc and others v Commissioners of Inland Revenue: HL 28 Jul 2005