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UK Supreme Court case hearings, judgments, and educational videos on the Court’s role.

In the Matter of an Application by Dillon, McEvoy, Hughes and McManus [2026] UKSC 15
VideoMay 7, 2026

In the Matter of an Application by Dillon, McEvoy, Hughes and McManus [2026] UKSC 15

The Supreme Court considered an appeal by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland challenging a Court of Appeal ruling on the Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy and Reconciliation Act 2023. The appeal focused on whether the Act’s conditional immunity scheme...

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National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers v Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive
VideoMay 5, 2026

National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers v Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive

The appeal concerns Nexus, the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, seeking to rectify a letter of agreement that records a collective bargaining deal with the RMT and Unite unions. The Court of Appeal held that, because collective agreements are...

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Ervin Dean v Bahamas Power & Light (Bahamas)
VideoMay 1, 2026

Ervin Dean v Bahamas Power & Light (Bahamas)

The Bahamas Court of Appeal heard Ervin Dean’s challenge to a reduced damages award after his 30‑year tenure with Bahamas Power & Light ended abruptly in September 2017. The Supreme Court had found the termination a breach of contract and...

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Tesco Stores Ltd v Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers and Others
VideoApr 27, 2026

Tesco Stores Ltd v Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers and Others

The Court of Appeal heard Tesco Stores Ltd’s challenge to a judgment that the 2009 collective agreement’s “permanent retained pay” clause could be interpreted as a binding promise, not merely an incentive to move workers to new distribution centres. The...

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Methanex Trinidad (Titan) Unlimited v The Board of Inland Revenue (Trinidad and Tobago)
VideoApr 24, 2026

Methanex Trinidad (Titan) Unlimited v The Board of Inland Revenue (Trinidad and Tobago)

The appeal before the Trinidad and Tobago Court of Appeal concerns a dividend paid by Methanex Trinidad to its ultimate parent, Methanex Canada, via a Barbados holding company. The appellant argues the dividend is a genuine payment between two resident...

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Anton Bastian v The King (Bahamas)
VideoApr 24, 2026

Anton Bastian v The King (Bahamas)

The video records a courtroom argument in Anton Bastian v The King, focusing on the appellant’s challenges to the trial judge’s directions on specific intent for murder and armed robbery, the alleged omission of lesser‑offence verdict options, and the differentiation...

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Gatwick Investment and Bath Racecourse Co v Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe [2026] UKSC 14
VideoApr 22, 2026

Gatwick Investment and Bath Racecourse Co v Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe [2026] UKSC 14

The Supreme Court delivered its judgment in Gatwick Investment and Bath Racecourse Co v Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe, tackling whether standard savings clauses in business interruption policies require insurers to deduct UK government furlough payments received under the Coronavirus Job...

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In the Matter of X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) [2026] UKSC 13
VideoApr 22, 2026

In the Matter of X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) [2026] UKSC 13

The Supreme Court heard an appeal by an adoptive mother (AM) seeking to set aside a valid adoption order for children X and Y, arguing that the High Court’s inherent parens patriae jurisdiction should allow revocation when the children reject...

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Denise Barnes v Pearl Moxey and Another (Bahamas)
VideoApr 16, 2026

Denise Barnes v Pearl Moxey and Another (Bahamas)

The Bahamas High Court heard Denise Barnes v Pearl Moxey and another, a contentious property dispute over a house purchased in 2003. Barnes, the plaintiff, alleges she bought the property for $100,000, funded $80,000 in renovations, and maintained mortgage payments...

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Coomaravel Pyaneandee v Paul Lam Shang Leen and 6 Others (Mauritius)
VideoApr 16, 2026

Coomaravel Pyaneandee v Paul Lam Shang Leen and 6 Others (Mauritius)

The Mauritius case Coomaravel Pyaneandee v Paul Lam Shang Leen concerns an appeal against a Supreme Court judgment that upheld a commission’s inquiry into the appellant’s unsolicited visits to prisoners. The appellant narrowed his challenge to the commission’s alleged findings, arguing they breach natural‑justice rules,...

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Zachary De Silva v Licensing Authority of Trinidad and Tobago and Another (Trinidad and Tobago)
VideoApr 8, 2026

Zachary De Silva v Licensing Authority of Trinidad and Tobago and Another (Trinidad and Tobago)

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) dismissed Zachary De Silva’s appeal against the Licensing Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, affirming the Authority’s decision to deny his licence. The court held that the Authority acted within its statutory discretion...

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Zachary De Silva v Licensing Authority of Trinidad and Tobago and Another (Trinidad and Tobago)
VideoApr 8, 2026

Zachary De Silva v Licensing Authority of Trinidad and Tobago and Another (Trinidad and Tobago)

The appeal before the Supreme Court of Trinidad and Tobago centers on the proper forum for challenges under section 88M9 of the 2017 amendment to the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act. The appellant argues that the High Court, not the...

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In the Matter of an Application by JR222 for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland)
VideoApr 8, 2026

In the Matter of an Application by JR222 for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland)

The court heard a judicial review application (JR222) concerning the scope of ministerial discretion under section 131 of the Inquiries Act 2005. The central issue was whether the minister may suspend an inquiry merely because it is desirable, or must be satisfied...

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Tianrui (International) Holding Company Ltd v China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd (Cayman Islands)
VideoApr 7, 2026

Tianrui (International) Holding Company Ltd v China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd (Cayman Islands)

The hearing concerns an appeal by Tianrui (International) Holding Co Ltd against China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd in the Cayman Islands, challenging a July 2022 Court of Appeal order. The appellant argues that the board’s resolution to issue two series...

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Kession Capital Ltd (in Liquidation) v KVB Consultants Ltd and Others [2026] UKSC 11
VideoApr 1, 2026

Kession Capital Ltd (in Liquidation) v KVB Consultants Ltd and Others [2026] UKSC 11

The Supreme Court resolved a dispute over whether Kessian Capital Ltd, an FCA‑authorized firm, could be held liable for the misconduct of its appointed representative, Jacob Hopkins McKenzie Ltd, under section 39 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The Court...

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The Special Tribunal v The Estate Police Association (Trinidad and Tobago)
VideoApr 1, 2026

The Special Tribunal v The Estate Police Association (Trinidad and Tobago)

The hearing centered on an appeal by the Estate Police Association against the Special Tribunal in Trinidad and Tobago, probing two pivotal questions: whether the absence of a branch board invalidates the association’s standing, and what limits, if any, exist...

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Davies v Bridgend County Borough Council
VideoMar 30, 2026

Davies v Bridgend County Borough Council

The appeal in Davies v Bridgend County Borough Council centers on a claim that the presence of dormant Japanese knotweed – referred to as "notweed" – creates a market stigma, reducing the property’s resale value. The claimant argues that this...

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All Saints Spring Park Parochial Church Council v Church Commissioners
VideoMar 30, 2026

All Saints Spring Park Parochial Church Council v Church Commissioners

The House of Lords heard the case of All Saints Spring Park Parochial Church Council versus the Church Commissioners, centring on whether the Church of England qualifies as a public authority for human‑rights purposes and how membership is legally defined. The...

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Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV (Previously Known as Glencore Agriculture BV)
VideoMar 30, 2026

Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV (Previously Known as Glencore Agriculture BV)

The hearing centered on Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV, a dispute over a standard default clause that triggers damages when either party breaches a contract. The clause, mirroring language from Bangi and Nida, provides a default price based on...

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UniCredit Bank GmbH v Constitution Aircraft Leasing (Ireland) 3 Ltd and Another [2026] UKSC 10
VideoMar 25, 2026

UniCredit Bank GmbH v Constitution Aircraft Leasing (Ireland) 3 Ltd and Another [2026] UKSC 10

The Supreme Court examined whether UniCredit Bank could honour letters of credit issued for civilian aircraft leases to Russian airlines after the 2022 sanctions amendment. The amendment to regulation 283C prohibited providing funds that facilitate the availability of aircraft to...

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A and 6 Others (Appellants) v C and 13 Others (Respondents)
VideoMar 19, 2026

A and 6 Others (Appellants) v C and 13 Others (Respondents)

The Bermuda Court of Appeal considered an appeal concerning the function of protectors in a series of offshore discretionary family trusts. The trusts granted protectors a veto over trustee proposals but were silent on whether that veto should be exercised...

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General Legal Council v Michael Lorne (Jamaica)
VideoMar 18, 2026

General Legal Council v Michael Lorne (Jamaica)

The Jamaican case General Legal Council v Michael Lorne centered on an attorney accused of professional misconduct. The Disciplinary Committee, acting under the Legal Profession Act, originally ordered the lawyer’s striking‑off from the roll. On appeal, the Court of Appeal...

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Shawn Campbell and 3 Others v The King (No 2) (Jamaica)
VideoMar 11, 2026

Shawn Campbell and 3 Others v The King (No 2) (Jamaica)

The Jamaican Supreme Court heard the appeal of Shawn Campbell and four co‑defendants against the Crown, focusing on whether key digital evidence – labelled JS2 – should be admitted after a statutory breach, and whether the jury should be discharged...

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A1 Properties (Sunderland) Ltd v Tudor Studios RTM Company Ltd
VideoMar 5, 2026

A1 Properties (Sunderland) Ltd v Tudor Studios RTM Company Ltd

The appeal in A1 Properties (Sunderland) Ltd v Tudor Studios RTM Company Ltd centers on how courts should treat procedural non‑compliance when statutes governing property‑rights acquisitions are silent on the consequences. The appellants argue that the current split between “mandatory”...

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Lipton and Another v BA Cityflyer Ltd
VideoMar 5, 2026

Lipton and Another v BA Cityflyer Ltd

The appeal centers on whether a flight cancellation caused by a captain’s sudden, off-duty illness constitutes an 'extraordinary circumstance' under Regulation 261 and thus bars passenger compensation. The case is complicated by Brexit-era statute changes: the dispute requires deciding which...

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Caribbean Welding Supplies Ltd v Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago)
VideoMar 5, 2026

Caribbean Welding Supplies Ltd v Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago)

The appeal concerns whether the Court of Appeal erred in ordering Caribbean Welding Supplies to deliver up a 210B excavator to the State after damages were awarded. The appellant argues the Court lacked jurisdiction to make a delivery-up order and...

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Katra Holdings Ltd v Standard Chartered Bank (Mauritius) Ltd (Mauritius)
VideoMar 5, 2026

Katra Holdings Ltd v Standard Chartered Bank (Mauritius) Ltd (Mauritius)

In a hearing in Katra Holdings Ltd v Standard Chartered Bank (Mauritius) the parties debated whether the dispute raises domestic illegality or non-enforcement on public policy grounds tied to Indian regulatory approvals. Central to the court’s consideration is whether the...

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Katra Holdings Ltd v Standard Chartered Bank (Mauritius) Ltd (Mauritius)
VideoMar 5, 2026

Katra Holdings Ltd v Standard Chartered Bank (Mauritius) Ltd (Mauritius)

The hearing in Katra Holdings Ltd v Standard Chartered Bank (Mauritius) reviewed complex financing and share‑holding arrangements surrounding a block of TMBB shares originally held by the Sterling group. Counsel confirmed Katra has been restored to the register and flagged...

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Infrastructure Services Luxembourg S.A.R.L v The Kingdom of Spain [2026] UKSC 9
VideoMar 4, 2026

Infrastructure Services Luxembourg S.A.R.L v The Kingdom of Spain [2026] UKSC 9

The United Kingdom Supreme Court delivered a unanimous judgment in Infrastructure Services Luxembourg S.A.R.L v the Kingdom of Spain, confirming that Spain and Zimbabwe cannot invoke state immunity to block the registration of arbitration awards under the 1966 Arbitration Act. The Court...

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R (Cobalt Data Centre 2 LLP and Another) v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs
VideoMar 2, 2026

R (Cobalt Data Centre 2 LLP and Another) v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs

The video dissects a tax‑law dispute concerning the interpretation of section 298 of the Capital Allowances Act 2001, which governs capital‑allowance relief for construction projects in designated enterprise zones. The debate centers on whether the term “contract” in subsection 1B applies to any...

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R (Cobalt Data Centre 2 LLP and Another) v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs
VideoMar 2, 2026

R (Cobalt Data Centre 2 LLP and Another) v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs

On 20 November 2024 the UK Supreme Court delivered its judgment in R (on the application of Cobalt Data Centre 2 LLP and another) v Commissioners for HMRC. The Court held that the supply of electricity to a data centre...

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Mohamad Jiaved Ruhumatally v The State and Another (Mauritius)
VideoMar 2, 2026

Mohamad Jiaved Ruhumatally v The State and Another (Mauritius)

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) issued its judgment on 18 June 2024 in the appeal of Mohamad Jiaved Ruhumatally against the State of Mauritius, cited as [2024] UKPC 15. The appellant challenged his conviction on grounds of procedural irregularities and...

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Mohamad Jiaved Ruhumatally v The State and Another (Mauritius)
VideoMar 2, 2026

Mohamad Jiaved Ruhumatally v The State and Another (Mauritius)

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) issued its judgment on 18 June 2024 in Mohamad Jiaved Ruhumatally v The State and another, a criminal appeal from Mauritius heard on 23 January 2024. Ruhumatally contested his conviction, arguing violations of fair‑trial rights, especially...

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Mohamad Jiaved Ruhumatally v The State and Another (Mauritius)
VideoMar 2, 2026

Mohamad Jiaved Ruhumatally v The State and Another (Mauritius)

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council heard Mohamad Jiaved Ruhumatally’s appeal against his conviction in Mauritius on 23 January 2024 and delivered its judgment on 18 June 2024 ([2024] UKPC 15). The appellant challenged the admissibility of key evidence and alleged violations of his right...

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Hirachand v Hirachand and Another
VideoFeb 27, 2026

Hirachand v Hirachand and Another

The hearing centered on the implementation of Lord Justice Jackson’s recommended reforms, specifically the 10 % uplift to general damages in personal‑injury cases, and how the Court of Appeal has applied those reforms in the Simmons v Castle judgments. Counsel highlighted that...

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Mauritius Telecom Ltd and 3 Others v Emtel Ltd (Mauritius)
VideoFeb 27, 2026

Mauritius Telecom Ltd and 3 Others v Emtel Ltd (Mauritius)

The Mauritius Court of Appeal examined whether the Telecommunications Authority created by the Telecommunications Act 1988 possessed its own legal personality, or whether it remained a mere extension of the government. Counsel argued that the 1988 Act never incorporated the Authority...

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Mauritius Telecom Ltd and 3 Others v Emtel Ltd (Mauritius)
VideoFeb 27, 2026

Mauritius Telecom Ltd and 3 Others v Emtel Ltd (Mauritius)

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council delivered its judgment on 22 April 2024 in the case of Mauritius Telecom Ltd and three other respondents versus Emtel Ltd. The appeal, heard on 17 January 2024, concerned the validity of licensing and competition decisions affecting...

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Mauritius Telecom Ltd and 3 Others v Emtel Ltd (Mauritius)
VideoFeb 27, 2026

Mauritius Telecom Ltd and 3 Others v Emtel Ltd (Mauritius)

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) delivered its judgment on 22 April 2024 in the appeal of Mauritius Telecom Ltd and three other respondents against Emtel Ltd. The case, cited as [2024] UKPC 9, stemmed from a competition...

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Mauritius Telecom Ltd and 3 Others v Emtel Ltd (Mauritius)
VideoFeb 27, 2026

Mauritius Telecom Ltd and 3 Others v Emtel Ltd (Mauritius)

The UK Privy Council heard Mauritius Telecom Ltd and three other respondents appeal against Emtel Ltd, a dispute centered on telecom competition and licensing in Mauritius. The hearing took place on 16 January 2024, with the judgment issued on 22...

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Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Mercer
VideoFeb 27, 2026

Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Mercer

The Supreme Court heard Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Mercer, a challenge to the government’s authority to impose a levy on certain financial‑service activities under the Business and Trade Act. The appellant, Mercer, argued that the statutory...

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Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Mercer
VideoFeb 27, 2026

Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Mercer

On 17 April 2024 the UK Supreme Court issued its judgment in Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Mercer (UKSC 12). The appeal centred on whether the Secretary of State could lawfully revoke a trade licence granted to Mercer under the Business...

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Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Mercer
VideoFeb 27, 2026

Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Mercer

The UK Supreme Court heard Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Mercer on 12 December 2023 and issued its judgment on 17 April 2024. The appeal centered on the legality of a regulatory decision made by the Department for Business and Trade...

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R v ABJ; R v BDN  [2026] UKSC 8
VideoFeb 26, 2026

R v ABJ; R v BDN [2026] UKSC 8

The UK Supreme Court resolved two pending appeals, R v ABJ and R v BDN, concerning section 121A of the Terrorism Act 2000. The Court examined whether the statutory offense—expressing support for a proscribed organization while recklessly encouraging others—constitutes a disproportionate interference with Article 10 of the...

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Boyd v Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland  [2026] UKSC 7
VideoFeb 25, 2026

Boyd v Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland [2026] UKSC 7

The UK Supreme Court ruled on the proper scope of article 158A of the Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 in the appeal brought by the Public Prosecution Service in Boyd v PPS. Lewis Boyd had pleaded guilty to criminal...

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THG Plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd  [2026] UKSC 6
VideoFeb 25, 2026

THG Plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd [2026] UKSC 6

In THG Plc v Zedra Trust Co (Jersey) Ltd [2026] UKSC 6 the UK Supreme Court, by a 4–1 majority, held that unfair prejudice petitions under Companies Act sections 994–996 are not subject to statutory limitation periods in the Limitation...

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In the Matter of an Application by RM by SM for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland)
VideoFeb 25, 2026

In the Matter of an Application by RM by SM for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland)

In a further hearing on RN’s judicial review application, counsel clarified the scope of Article 15 and related provisions governing leave of absence for detained psychiatric patients under Part 3. They explained Schedule 2’s amendments require the Secretary of State’s...

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In the Matter of an Application by RM by SM for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland)
VideoFeb 25, 2026

In the Matter of an Application by RM by SM for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland)

The High Court considered a judicial-review challenge to a tribunal’s refusal to discharge a detained patient under Article 77, agreeing the tribunal had correctly found a substantial likelihood of serious physical harm and upheld the decision to keep him detained...

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In the Matter of an Application by RM by SM for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland)
VideoFeb 25, 2026

In the Matter of an Application by RM by SM for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland)

The Supreme Court heard consolidated appeals challenging a Northern Ireland Court of Appeal decision that the Mental Health Review Tribunal and High Court erred in refusing to discharge a detained patient under the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986. Parties...

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Lifestyle Equities CV and Another v Amazon UK Services Ltd and Others
VideoFeb 24, 2026

Lifestyle Equities CV and Another v Amazon UK Services Ltd and Others

The appeal before the UK Supreme Court concerns whether Amazon’s global website, Amazon.com, constitutes a use of Lifestyle Equities’ trademark in the United Kingdom. The core dispute hinges on the legal test for "targeting" – whether the mere ability to...

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