Judgments

Civil Jurisdiction

On this page you will find a selection of judgments from the civil jurisdiction of our courts in chronological order, with the most recent at the top.  Each judgment has some key words to assist with searches. 

 

Sentinel Marine Falkland Islands Limited v Commissioner of Taxation [2022]

Court of Appeal

Ring Fenced Trade - Double Taxation Agreement

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Sentinel Marine Falkland Islands Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2022]
Created: Monday, 17 October 2022 13:03 | Changed: | Size: 197.75 KB

 

A Limited v Commissioner of Taxation [2022]

Supreme Court

Appeal from Tax Appeal Tribunal - Ring Fenced Trade - Double Taxation Agreement

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A Limited v Commissioner of Taxation [2022]
Created: Thursday, 17 February 2022 10:08 | Changed: Thursday, 17 February 2022 10:08 | Size: 356.45 KB

 

R (on the application of Fowler) v (1) The Principal Immigration Offiver and (2) His Excellency the Governor of the Falkland Islands [2021]

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R (on the application of Coleman) v (1) The Principal Immigration Offiver and (2) His Excellency the Governor of the Falkland Islands [2021]

Supreme Court

Judicial Review - Immigration Ordinance - Work Permits

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R (Coleman) & R (Fowler) v (1) Principal Immigration Officer & (2) His Excellency the Governor of the Falkland Islands [2021]
Created: Thursday, 27 May 2021 16:26 | Changed: Thursday, 03 June 2021 08:26 | Size: 418.56 KB

 

Fry v Her Majesty's Attorney General for the Falkland Islands [2020]

Magistrate's Court

Civil Appeal - Quarantine Restrictions - Public Health

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Fry v Her Majesty's Attorney General for the Falkland Islands [2020]
Created: Monday, 30 November 2020 13:47 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 10:35 | Size: 52.81 KB

 

R (on the application of Fowler) v (1) Director of Emergency Services and Islands Security for the Falkland Islands and (2) The Governor In Council [2020]

Supreme Court

Judicial Review - Immigration Ordinance - Work Permits - Interim Relief

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R (on the application of Fowler) v (1) D.E.S.I.S.F.I & (2) The Governor in Council
Created: Wednesday, 16 December 2020 08:10 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 11:15 | Size: 210.22 KB

 

R (on the application of SGF Limited) v The Director of Fisheries of the Government of South Georgia & The South Sandwich Islands [2018]

Supreme Court

Judicial Review - Fishing Licence - Application to Set Aside Leave

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R (on the application of SGF Ltd) v The Director of Fisheries of the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands [2018]
Created: Monday, 22 October 2018 14:38 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 11:29 | Size: 187.62 KB

 

Geophysical Service Incorporated v Her Majesty in Right of Her Government Of The Falkland Islands [2018]

Court of Appeal

Exploration Licence - Construction of Licence - Whether Licence Is Public Law Instrument

 

Geophysical Service Incorporated v Her Majesty in Right of Her Government Of The Falkland Islands [2018]

Court of Appeal

Costs - Issues On Appeal - Whether Unsuccessful Party Entitled To Costs In Respect Of Secondary Arguments Raised

 

 

Commissioner of Taxation v A [2017]

Supreme Court

Income Taxation - 'Ordinarily Resident' For The Purposes Of Taxation - Exercise Of Commissioner's Discretion As To Absences From The Jurisdiction

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Commissioner of Taxation v A [2017]
Created: Tuesday, 24 July 2018 11:02 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 10:27 | Size: 142.28 KB

 

Geophysical Service Incorporated v Her Majesty in Right of Her Government Of The Falkland Islands [2016]

Supreme Court

Exploration Licence - Construction Of Licence - Whether Licence Is A Public Law Instrument

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Geophysical Service Incorporated (a company incorporated in Canada) v Her Majesty in Right of Her Government of the Falkland Islands [2016]
Created: Tuesday, 24 July 2018 13:41 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 10:44 | Size: 467.87 KB

 

(1) McKay & (2) Turner v Chief Of Police [2015]

 Magistrate's Court

Firearms Licensing - Appeal Against Revocation Or Refusal To Grant Or Renew A Licence - Appeal Procedure

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McKay & Turner v Chief of Police [2015]
Created: Friday, 21 August 2015 10:09 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 10:53 | Size: 272.73 KB

 

Re A & B [2013]

Supreme Court

Family Law - Wardship

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Re A and B (Wardship and Supervision Order) [2013]
Created: Wednesday, 18 September 2013 15:20 | Changed: Monday, 24 May 2021 13:20 | Size: 171.54 KB

 

Re A & B [2013]

Supreme Court

Family Law - Publication of Judgments - Public Interest In Publication

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Re A and B (Judgment on Publication) [2013]
Created: Wednesday, 18 September 2013 15:24 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 16:11 | Size: 150.98 KB

 

Royal Falkland Islands Police v Freeman [2012]

Magistrate's Court

Dogs - Order For Dog To Be Kept Under Control - Prerequisite To Making Of Order That Dog Is At That Time Not Being Kept Under Proper Control

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Royal Falkland Islands Police v Freeman [2012]
Created: Tuesday, 12 July 2016 15:44 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 16:14 | Size: 135.17 KB

 

R (on the application of Quark Fishing Limited) v The Director of Fisheries of The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwhich Islands [2012]

Supreme Court

Fisheries - Licences - Whether Applicant Has Legitimate Expection That Criteria For Grant Would Not Be Altered Without Prior Consultation

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R (on the application of Quark Fishing Limited) v The Director of Fisheries of the Government of SGSSI [2012]
Created: Friday, 20 September 2013 14:31 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 11:27 | Size: 81.59 KB

 

R (on the application of Copemar SA & Beauchene Fishing Company Limited) v The Director of Fisheries of The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwhich Islands [2011]

Supreme Court

Costs - Indemnity Costs - No Award Where Paying Party Not On Notice Of Application

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R (on the application of Copemar S.A and the Beauchene Fishing Company Limited) v The Director of Fisheries of the Government of SGSSI [2011]
Created: Friday, 20 September 2013 14:28 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 11:07 | Size: 27.66 KB

 

South Atlantic Marine Services Limited v The Director Of Fisheries Of The Falkland Islands [2007]

Supreme Court

Fisheries - Fisheries Disputes Commission - Whether Commission Has Jurisdiction To Review Percentage Quota Allocation

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South Atlantic Marine Services Limited v The Director of Fisheries of the Falkland Islands [2007]
Created: Tuesday, 24 July 2018 16:01 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 16:17 | Size: 142.34 KB

 

R (on the application of Isla Alegranza SA) v The Director of Fisheries of The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwhich Islands [2006]

Supreme Court

Fisheries - Licences - Lawfulness Of Allocation Policy Based On Rewarding States Supportive Of United Kingdom's Policy Objectives

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R (on the application of Isla Alegranza) v Director of Fisheries for Government of SGSSI [2006]
Created: Monday, 22 June 2015 15:14 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 11:17 | Size: 553.17 KB

 

R (on the application of Bingham) v Her Majesty's Attorney General For The Falkland Islands [2003]

Supreme Court

Falkland Islands Status - Freedom Of Expression - Constitutional Requirement For Freedom Of Expression To Be Respected In Determining Application For Falkland Islands Status;

The Governor - Constitutional Convention - Governor Not Required To Act In Accordance With Advice Of Executive Council

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R (on the application of Bingham) v Her Majesty's Attorney General for the Falkland Islands [2003]
Created: Tuesday, 24 July 2018 15:34 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 11:19 | Size: 266.09 KB

 

Middleton v R [1999]

Supreme Court (Reference)

Employment Protection - Exclusion Of Public Servants From Pursuing Claims Under Employment Protection Ordinance - Whether Exclusion Compatible With Constitution

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Middleton v R [1999]
Created: Monday, 13 July 2015 14:30 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 10:56 | Size: 573.22 KB

 

Steen v Anderson, Clingham & Attorney General [1995]

Supreme Court

Tort - Fatal Accident - Damages

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Steen v Anderson, Clingham and the Attorney General for the Falkland Islands [1995]
Created: Tuesday, 24 July 2018 16:02 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 16:17 | Size: 191.46 KB

 

Teal Inlet Limited and Trustees & Members of the Falkland Islands Angling Club v Executors of the Estate of Adrian Henry Frederick Newman[1992]

Supreme Court

Land Law - Easements - Riparian Ownerership

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Teal Inlet Ltd & Trustees & Members of the FI Angling Club v Summers (as Executrix of the estate of Newman, Deceased) [1992]
Created: Wednesday, 05 August 2015 14:00 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 16:18 | Size: 293.71 KB

 

Falkland Islands Comapny v R [1864]

Judical Committee Of the Privy Council

Wild animals - Right to capture - Grant from Crown

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Falkland Islands Company v R [1864]
Created: Monday, 22 June 2015 15:10 | Changed: Thursday, 27 May 2021 10:31 | Size: 369.82 KB