Conclusions
Decision and Directions
I direct that HMRC disclose the information and documents which complies with the direction attached as an Appendix to this Decision. This is in the same form as that given in Smart Price, but with the addition of particular specific matters identified by Mr Thornton from HMRC documents already disclosed. The directions are made under Tribunal Rules 5(1) and 5(3)(d) and are in accordance with the overriding objective at Rule 2.
Right to apply for permission to appeal
This document contains full findings of fact and reasons for the decision. Any party dissatisfied with this decision has a right to apply for permission to appeal against it pursuant to Rule 39 of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Tax Chamber) Rules 2009. The application must be received by this Tribunal not later than 56 days after this decision is sent to that party. The parties are referred to "Guidance to accompany a Decision from the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber)" which accompanies and forms part of this decision notice.
Release Date: 02nd SEPTEMBER 2025
- Heading
- Introduction
- The law
- Liability to excise duty
- The burden of proof
- Judicial review
- Disclosure
- The Application
- Mr Thornton’s submissions on behalf of UWG
- Mr Mciver’s submissions on behalf of HMRC
- Disclosure was inappropriate in principle?
- UWG failed to carry out appropriate checks?
- Judicial review
- Scope too wide/fishing expedition?
- Disproportionate?
- Particular supplies?
- Not fair and just?
- Flaws in the Application?
- Conclusions
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