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
A Limited v Commissioner of Taxation [2022]
Supreme Court
Appeal from Tax Appeal Tribunal - Ring Fenced Trade - Double Taxation Agreement
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