Supreme Court hears appeal on conflict of laws

The Supreme Court this week heard an important appeal regarding the proper scope and application of provisions in the Private International Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995, which concern whether or not foreign law, or the law of England and Wales, should be applied in personal injury claims alleged to have elements occurring both in the UK and abroad. The facts of the appeal involve allegations that UK officials sought information from the claimant during periods of alleged detention and torture in foreign locations, including in Guantanamo Bay.

David Blundell KC and Andrew Byass were part of the Counsel team representing the Government in the appeal.