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The ordinary meaning of 'bar' applies in the Concession; the Café is a bar and supplies of catering from it are excluded from VAT exemption. HMRC's decision and policy are rational and consistent with statutory and concessionary frameworks.
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Evans & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v The Care Quality Commission & Ors [2025] EWCA Civ 1556 (01 December 2025)
The Court of Appeal refused permission to appeal in a judicial review challenge to the CQC’s registration and later assessment of Gender Plus Healthcare Limited.
The Commission was not obliged to inquire into or consider views or materials not available at the time of its decisions; it considered all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, and differences between GPH and NHS processes were properly assessed for safety and compliance. None of the grounds of appeal have a realistic prospect of success.
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Anglia Ruskin Students' Union, R (On the Application Of) v Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs [2025] EWHC 296 (Admin) (12 February 2025)
The High Court held that a student-union café was a “bar” under HMRC’s VAT concession, so its catering supplies were not exempt, and refused judicial review.
The Court of Appeal dismissed a judicial review appeal over HMRC’s decision to curtail LDF tax benefits for EBT users, finding no conspicuous unfairness.
Brahane, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2017] EWHC 1261 (Admin) (28 March 2017)
The High Court lifted a stay and granted permission on a judicial review ground challenging the Secretary of State’s proposed removal to Malta under the Dublin II rules.
The High Court held the fisheries agreement suspension was justiciable, but rejected irrationality and A1P1 challenges, dismissing the judicial review.
Idira, R (On the Application Of) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Rev 1) [2015] EWCA Civ 1187 (20 November 2015)
Court of Appeal held that prison detention of a time-served foreign national offender was not generally contrary to Article 5(1) ECHR and dismissed the appeal.
Judicial review over a section 106 agreement for the New Lubbesthorpe development failed on the merits. The court found the police funding terms were rational.
Police And Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire, R (On the Application Of) v Hallam Land Management Ltd & Ors [2014] EWHC 1719 (Admin) (27 May 2014)
Judicial review of a planning permission for the New Lubbesthorpe development, focusing on section 106 policing contributions, legitimate expectation, and DMPO register issues.
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