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Jason Alazia v Lani Hoyles [2025]<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Caveat Emptor – Buyer Beware<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Attorney General for the Falkland Islands v Teslyn Barkman [2023], [2024] 2 LRC 418<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Constitutional Reference – Disqualification for Election – Qualification for Voters – Interpretation of <\/em>‘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)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Judicial Review – Application to Set Aside Leave<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sentinel Marine Falkland Islands Limited v Commissioner of Taxation [2022]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Ring Fenced Trade – Double Taxation Agreement<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Judicial Review – Immigration Ordinance – Work Permits<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fry v Her Majesty’s Attorney General for the Falkland Islands [2020]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Civil Appeal – Quarantine Restrictions – Public Health<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Judicial Review – Immigration Ordinance – Work Permits – Interim Relief<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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R (on the application of SGF Limited) v The Director of Fisheries of the Government of South Georgia & The South Sandwich Islands [2018]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Judicial Review – Fishing Licence – Application to Set Aside Leave<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Geophysical Service Incorporated v Her Majesty in Right of Her Government Of The Falkland Islands [2018]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Exploration Licence – Construction of Licence – Whether Licence Is Public Law Instrument<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Geophysical Service Incorporated v Her Majesty in Right of Her Government Of The Falkland Islands [2018]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Costs – Issues On Appeal – Whether Unsuccessful Party Entitled To Costs In Respect Of Secondary Arguments Raised<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Commissioner of Taxation v A [2017]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Income Taxation – ‘Ordinarily Resident’ For The Purposes Of Taxation – Exercise Of Commissioner’s Discretion As To Absences From The Jurisdiction<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Geophysical Service Incorporated v Her Majesty in Right of Her Government Of The Falkland Islands [2016]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Supreme Court<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exploration Licence – Construction Of Licence – Whether Licence Is A Public Law Instrument<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(1) McKay & (2) Turner v Chief Of Police [2015]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Firearms Licensing – Appeal Against Revocation Or Refusal To Grant Or Renew A Licence – Appeal Procedure<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Re A & B [2013]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Family Law – Wardship<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Re A & B [2013]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Family Law – Publication of Judgments – Public Interest In Publication<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Supreme Court<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fisheries – Licences – Whether Applicant Has Legitimate Expection That Criteria For Grant Would Not Be Altered Without Prior Consultation<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Costs – Indemnity Costs – No Award Where Paying Party Not On Notice Of Application<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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South Atlantic Marine Services Limited v The Director Of Fisheries Of The Falkland Islands [2007]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Supreme Court<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fisheries – Fisheries Disputes Commission – Whether Commission Has Jurisdiction To Review Percentage Quota Allocation<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Supreme Court<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fisheries – Licences – Lawfulness Of Allocation Policy Based On Rewarding States Supportive Of United Kingdom’s Policy Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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R (on the application of Bingham) v Her Majesty’s Attorney General For The Falkland Islands [2003]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Supreme Court<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Falkland Islands Status – Freedom Of Expression – Constitutional Requirement For Freedom Of Expression To Be Respected In Determining Application For Falkland Islands Status;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Governor – Constitutional Convention – Governor Not Required To Act In Accordance With Advice Of Executive Council<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Middleton v R [1999]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Supreme Court (Reference)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employment Protection – Exclusion Of Public Servants From Pursuing Claims Under Employment Protection Ordinance – Whether Exclusion Compatible With Constitution<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Steen v Anderson, Clingham & Attorney General [1995]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Tort – Fatal Accident – Damages<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teal Inlet Limited and Trustees & Members of the Falkland Islands Angling Club v Executors of the Estate of Adrian Henry Frederick Newman [1992]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Land Law – Easements – Riparian Ownerership<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Falkland Islands Comapny v R [1864]<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Wild animals – Right to capture – Grant from Crown<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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