UKSC
Pilot’s illness resulting in cancelled flight does not amount to ‘extraordinary circumstance’ for refusal to pay compensation under EC Regulation 261: UK SC
The Court stated that EC Regulation 261 provides a standardised level of compensation for passengers which does not require complex analysis. Requiring an enquiry into why, when and how a staff member became ill would be contrary to the intended operation of the scheme.
Surrey County Council’s failure to conduct Environmental Impact Assessment for crude oil extraction project from a well site at Horse Hill, held unlawful: UKSC
The Court by a ratio of 3:2 held that the eventual occurrence of emissions when the oil produced from the site is burnt as fuel, was well within the scope of EIA required under Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 and EIA Directive 2011/92 EU of the European Parliament.
Imposing penalties to discourage Trade Union members to participate in lawful strikes; UKSC declares S. 146 of TULRCA to be incompatible with Art. 11 of ECHR
The Court held that S. 146 of TULRCA is incompatible with ECHR Convention insofar as it fails to provide any protection against penalties, intended to deter trade union members from taking part in lawful strike action organised by their trade unions.
Bloomberg Privacy Case | Whether a person under criminal investigation can have a reasonable expectation of privacy? UKSC explains
United Kingdom Supreme Court: The Bench of Lord Reed, President and Lord Lloyd-Jones, Lord Sales, Lord Hamblen and Lord Stephens, held that
Extent to which Secretary of State has discretion under the Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003, Section 1(3) to serve a judgment of an overseas court when requested, determined
Supreme Court of United Kingdom: While dismissing application for judicial review of the Secretary of State’s decision for the service of judgment