3 judgments found
UKSC Significant 20 February 2024

Manchester City Council v Johnson

[2024] UKSC 5
Lord Hodge

The Supreme Court examined the extent of local authorities' duties under the Housing Act 1996 towards homeless persons with priority need. The Court clarified the meaning of "intentionally homeless" and held that a broader interpretation should be ad...

UKSC Landmark 15 January 2024

R (on the application of Smith) v Secretary of State for the Home Department

[2024] UKSC 1
Lord Reed

The Supreme Court considered whether the Home Secretary's policy of deporting foreign national offenders was compatible with Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The Court held that while deportation was a legitimate aim, the policy ...

UKSC Landmark 15 October 2023

ABC Ltd v Revenue and Customs Commissioners

[2023] UKSC 30
Lady Arden

The Supreme Court considered the tax treatment of cryptocurrency transactions. The Court held that profits from cryptocurrency trading are subject to capital gains tax, providing important guidance on the classification of digital assets for tax purp...