Civil Judgements
Judgments will be published in chronological order with the most recent at the top of the page. Key words have been included to assist with searches.
Jason Alazia v Lani Hoyles [2025]
Magistrate’s Court
Caveat Emptor – Buyer Beware
The Attorney General for the Falkland Islands v Teslyn Barkman [2023], [2024] 2 LRC 418
Supreme Court
Constitutional Reference – Disqualification for Election – Qualification for Voters – Interpretation of ‘is, by virtue of his or her own act, under any acknowledgement of allegiance, obedience or adherence to a foreign Power or State’ (sections 29(1)(a) and 32(2)(e) of the Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008)
R (Unity Marine Ltd) v (1) Director of Natural Resources (2) The Governor of the Falkland Islands (3) Executive Council of the Government of the Falkland Islands
Supreme Court
Judicial Review – Application to Set Aside Leave
Sentinel Marine Falkland Islands Limited v Commissioner of Taxation [2022]
Court of Appeal
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] and 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
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
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