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• UKSC/2025/0013/A

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  PUBLIC LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS

  In the matter of an application by Martina Dillon, John McEvoy, Brigid Hughes and Lynda McManus for Judicial Review (Appellants) No 2
  Awaiting Judgment
  Case summary:

  Did the Court of Appeal err in departing from Colton J’s decision to disapply provisions of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 for breach of the Charter of Fundamental Rights.

  Linked cases

  UKSC/2025/0013 In the matter of an application by Martina Dillon, John McEvoy, Brigid Hughes and Lynda McManus for Judicial Review (Respondents)

  Cross Appeal

  Last updated: 16 October 2025

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• UKSC/2025/0013

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  PUBLIC LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS

  In the matter of an application by Martina Dillon, John McEvoy, Brigid Hughes and Lynda McManus for Judicial Review (Respondents)
  Awaiting Judgment
  Case summary:

  In summary, did the Court of Appeal err by holding that: (1) The trial judge at first instance was entitled to disapply provisions of the Legacy Act under Article 2(1) of the Windsor Framework (and the related EU and Treaty mechanisms); (2) The trial judge was wrong to find no violation of the European Convention of Human Rights ("ECHR") with respect to the ability of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (“ICRIR”) to comply with its obligations under the ECHR.

  Linked cases

  UKSC/2025/0013/A In the matter of an application by Martina Dillon, John McEvoy, Brigid Hughes and Lynda McManus for Judicial Review (Appellants) No 2

  Cross Appeal

  Last updated: 16 October 2025

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• UKSC/2024/1003

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  COURT PROCEDURE

  Tilbury Douglas Construction Limited (Appellant) v Ove Arup & Partners Scotland Limited (Respondent)
  Withdrawn
  Case summary:

  The correct interpretation of sections 6(4) and 11(3) of the Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973 (as prior to amendments made by the Prescription Act 2018)

  Last updated: 16 October 2025

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• UKSC/2025/0169

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  INSOLVENCY

  In the matter of Waldorf Production UK Plc and In the matter of the Companies Act 2006
  Permission to Appeal granted
  Case summary:
  

  Last updated: 16 October 2025

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• UKSC/2024/0117

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  COURT PROCEDURE

  Process & Industrial Developments Limited (Appellant) v The Federal Republic of Nigeria (Respondent)
  Judgment scheduled
  Case summary:

  When, if ever, should a court make an award of costs in a foreign currency?

  Last updated: 16 October 2025

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• UKSC/2024/0108

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  ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING

  C G Fry & Son Limited (Appellant) v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (formerly known as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) and another (Respondents)
  Judgment scheduled
  Case summary:

  (1) Does Regulation 63 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (“the Habitats Regulations”) require an “appropriate assessment” to be undertaken before a local planning authority decides to discharge conditions requiring the approval of reserved matters in a grant of outline planning permission for that development? (2) What is the effect of a grant of outline planning permission, and what is the impact on that grant of a policy adopted by the government and a change of scientific advice bearing on the application of that policy?”

  Last updated: 16 October 2025

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• UKSC/2025/0140

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  INSOLVENCY

  Saipem S.P.A and others (Respondents) v Petrofac Limited and another (Appellants)
  Permission to Appeal refused
  Case summary:

  What is the correct approach to the treatment of creditors who would be “out of the money” (would not receive a payout) in the “relevant alternative” to a restructuring plan sanctioned under Part 26A of the Companies Act 2006?

  Last updated: 16 October 2025

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• UKSC/2025/0096

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  CRIME

  R v Hallam and others (Appellants)
  Permission to Appeal refused
  Case summary:

  Are the sentences imposed on the Appellants a disproportionate interference with their rights under Articles 10 and 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights (“ECHR”)?

  Last updated: 16 October 2025

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• UKSC/2025/0102

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  TORT

  Johnstone (Personal Representative of the Estate of Elaine Jean Johnstone, Deceased) (Appellant) v Fawcett's Garage (Newbury) Limited (Respondent)
  Permission to Appeal refused
  Case summary:

  The use of statistical evidence in civil proceedings, specifically in the context of mesothelioma claims and determining whether there was a material increase in risk.

  Last updated: 16 October 2025

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• UKSC/2025/0108

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  COURT PROCEDURE

  Leadingway Consultants Limited (Respondent) v Saab (Appellant)
  Permission to Appeal refused
  Case summary:

  How should a court exercise its discretion to set aside a default judgment where an identical claim is proceeding against a second defendant?

  Last updated: 15 October 2025

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• UKSC/2025/0095

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  BUSINESS, PROPERTY, WILLS, AND TRUSTS

  White (Appellant) v Alder and another (Respondents)
  Permission to Appeal refused
  Case summary:

  Did the Court of Appeal err in holding that: (1) A boundary agreement binds successors in title by the agreement itself and without an additional event such as adverse possession or subsequent estoppel; (2) A boundary agreement bound a successor-in-title who had no prior knowledge of the agreement.

  Last updated: 15 October 2025

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• UKSC/2025/0161

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  INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  Pfizer Limited and others (Appellants) v ModernaTX, Inc (a company incorporated under the the laws of the state of Delaware, USA) and others (Respondents)
  Permission to Appeal application lodged
  Case summary:

  Was Moderna’s patent relating to Covid-19 vaccines invalid, or was the information within the patent already within the public domain and therefore not patentable?

  Linked cases

  UKSC/2025/0160 BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH (a company incorporated under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany) and another (Appellants) v Moderna TX Inc (a company incorporated under the the laws of the state of Delaware, USA) and others (Respondents)

  Legal Issue

  Last updated: 14 October 2025

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• UKSC/2025/0160

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  INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH (a company incorporated under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany) and another (Appellants) v Moderna TX Inc (a company incorporated under the the laws of the state of Delaware, USA) and others (Respondents)
  Permission to Appeal application lodged
  Case summary:

  Was Moderna’s patent relating to Covid-19 vaccines invalid, or was the information within the patent already within the public domain and therefore not patentable?

  Linked cases

  UKSC/2025/0161 Pfizer Limited and others (Appellants) v ModernaTX, Inc (a company incorporated under the the laws of the state of Delaware, USA) and others (Respondents)

  Legal Issue

  Last updated: 14 October 2025

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• UKSC/2025/0141

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  FAMILY

  In the matter of F (A Child) (Habitual Residence)
  Permission to Appeal refused
  Case summary:

  Was F, a child, habitually resident in England and Wales at the relevant time such that the father’s retention of F in this jurisdiction was wrongful?

  Last updated: 14 October 2025

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• UKSC/2025/0155

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  LANDLORD AND TENANT

  Laidley (by his Litigation Friend, The Official Solicitor) (Appellant) v Metropolitan Housing Trust Ltd (Respondent)
  Permission to Appeal application lodged
  Case summary:

  (1) Was the Court of Appeal wrong to hold that there is no generally applicable duty upon a judge to disclose advice, information or evaluative assistance provided by an assessor appointed under s114(7) Equality Act 2010? (2) Was the Court of Appeal wrong to conclude that the assessor had the skill and experience necessary to assist the court on the matters identified by the County Court judge in his judgment? (3) Was the Court of Appeal wrong to find that the decisions of the courts below were not wrong or unjust because of a serious procedural or other irregularity?

  Last updated: 14 October 2025

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