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.
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
Fry v Her Majesty's Attorney General for the Falkland Islands [2020]
Magistrate's Court
Civil Appeal - Quarantine Restrictions - Public Health
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
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
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
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
(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
Re A & B [2013]
Supreme Court
Family Law - Wardship
Re A & B [2013]
Supreme Court
Family Law - Publication of Judgments - Public Interest In Publication
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Steen v Anderson, Clingham & Attorney General [1995]
Supreme Court
Tort - Fatal Accident - Damages
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
Falkland Islands Comapny v R [1864]
Judical Committee Of the Privy Council
Wild animals - Right to capture - Grant from Crown