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UKSC/2024/0158
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COMMERCIAL
Judgment givenCase summary:The appeal requires the determination of the following sub-issues: (i) Does, or should, the law recognise a distinct tort of bribery? (ii) If such a tort is recognised, what is the nature of the duty or relationship (here between dealer and customer) that must exist in order for the tort to be engaged? (iii) Relatedly, what level of disclosure will prevent liability for bribery from arising? (iv) In Mr Johnson’s case, was the relationship between customer and lender “unfair” for the purposes of the CCA?
Linked casesLast updated: 3 September 2025
UKSC/2024/0159
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COMMERCIAL
Judgment givenCase summary:Does a car dealer who receives a commission from a lender for arranging finance in a tripartite transaction between customer, dealer, and lender in which a car is bought on credit owe a duty to the buyer of the car such as to enable that buyer (absent the requisite level of disclosure) to bring a claim against the lender for bribery or dishonest assistance, or under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (the “CCA”)? The appeal requires the determination of the following sub-issues: (i) Does, or should, the law recognise a distinct tort of bribery? (ii) If such a tort is recognised, what is the nature of the duty or relationship (here between dealer and customer) that must exist in order for the tort to be engaged? (iii) Relatedly, what level of disclosure will prevent liability for bribery from arising? (iv) In Mr Johnson’s case, was the relationship between customer and lender “unfair” for the purposes of the CCA?
Linked casesLast updated: 3 September 2025
UKSC/2024/0157
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COMMERCIAL
Judgment givenCase summary:Does a car dealer who receives a commission from a lender for arranging finance in a tripartite transaction between customer, dealer, and lender in which a car is bought on credit owe a duty to the buyer of the car such as to enable that buyer (absent the requisite level of disclosure) to bring a claim against the lender for bribery or dishonest assistance, or under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (the “CCA”)? The appeal requires the determination of the following sub-issues: (i) Does, or should, the law recognise a distinct tort of bribery? (ii) If such a tort is recognised, what is the nature of the duty or relationship (here between dealer and customer) that must exist in order for the tort to be engaged? (iii) Relatedly, what level of disclosure will prevent liability for bribery from arising? (iv) In Mr Johnson’s case, was the relationship between customer and lender “unfair” for the purposes of the CCA?
Linked casesLast updated: 3 September 2025
UKSC/2025/0141
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FAMILY
Permission to Appeal refusedCase summary:Last updated: 3 September 2025
UKSC/2025/0161
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Permission to Appeal application lodgedCase summary:Last updated: 3 September 2025
UKSC/2025/0160
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Permission to Appeal application lodgedCase summary:Last updated: 3 September 2025
UKSC/2025/0159
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Permission to Appeal application lodgedCase summary:Last updated: 3 September 2025
UKSC/2025/0124
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INSOLVENCY
Permission to Appeal application lodgedCase summary:Linked casesRelated case
Last updated: 2 September 2025
UKSC/2025/0158
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Permission to Appeal application lodgedCase summary:Last updated: 2 September 2025
UKSC/2025/0157
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Permission to Appeal application lodgedCase summary:Last updated: 1 September 2025
UKSC/2025/0013
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PUBLIC LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Hearing listedCase 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 casesLast updated: 1 September 2025
UKSC/2025/0116
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COURT PROCEDURE
Permission to Appeal application lodgedCase summary:If a claimant brings a road traffic accident claim in which they seek damages for (at least) personal injury and credit hire costs, having hired a replacement vehicle from a credit hire company on deferred payment terms, and the claim fails, in what circumstances can the non-party credit hire company be made liable for the defendant’s costs?
Linked casesLast updated: 29 August 2025
UKSC/2025/0117
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COURT PROCEDURE
Permission to Appeal application lodgedCase summary:If a claimant brings a road traffic accident claim in which they seek damages for (at least) personal injury and credit hire costs, having hired a replacement vehicle from a credit hire company on deferred payment terms, and the claim fails, in what circumstances can the non-party credit hire company be made liable for the defendant’s costs?
Linked casesLast updated: 29 August 2025
UKSC/2025/0039
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FAMILY
Hearing listedCase summary:Does a court have jurisdiction to set aside a valid adoption order other than by way of appeal?
Last updated: 29 August 2025
UKSC/2025/0042
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DEVOLUTION
Hearing listedCase summary:Does the Minister of Health for Northern Ireland have the power to revise the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice (“the Code”) so that persons aged 16 and over who lack capacity to make decisions about their care and treatment can give valid consent to their confinement through the expression of their wishes and feelings?
Last updated: 28 August 2025
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