England and Wales Case Commentaries

Fiduciary Duties and Trademark Rectification: Quantum Advisory Ltd v Quantum Actuarial LLP

Date: Mar 15, 2024

Fiduciary Duties and Trademark Rectification: Quantum Advisory Ltd v Quantum Actuarial LLP Introduction The case of Quantum Advisory Ltd v Quantum Actuarial LLP ([2024] EWCA Civ 247) adjudicated by...

Clarification of 'Significant Role' and Sentencing Uplifts in Drug Conspiracy Cases: R. v Wojciechowski [2024] EWCA Crim 400

Date: Mar 15, 2024

Clarification of 'Significant Role' and Sentencing Uplifts in Drug Conspiracy Cases: R. v Wojciechowski [2024] EWCA Crim 400 Introduction The case of Wojciechowski, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 400) serves...

Establishing Culpability Hierarchies in Conspiracy Sentencing: Corrigan v [2024] EWCA Crim 328

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Establishing Culpability Hierarchies in Conspiracy Sentencing: Corrigan v [2024] EWCA Crim 328 Introduction The case of Corrigan, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 328 adjudicated by the England and Wales Court...

State Immunity in Employment Discrimination Claims: Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Cultural Bureau) v Costantine ([2024] EWCA Civ 332)

Date: Mar 14, 2024

State Immunity in Employment Discrimination Claims: Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Cultural Bureau) v Costantine ([2024] EWCA Civ 332) Introduction The case of Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Cultural...

Strict Adherence to Environmental Permit Plans Affirmed: Atlantic Recycling Ltd v R (2024)

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Strict Adherence to Environmental Permit Plans Affirmed: Atlantic Recycling Ltd v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 325) Introduction The case of Atlantic Recycling Ltd v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 325) marks a...

Clarifying the Admissibility of Reprehensible Conduct Under Section 98(a) and 101(1)(c): Grundell v R [2024] EWCA Crim 364

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Clarifying the Admissibility of Reprehensible Conduct Under Section 98(a) and 101(1)(c): Grundell v R [2024] EWCA Crim 364 Introduction Grundell v R [2024] EWCA Crim 364 is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Duty to Advise on Section 31 Defense in Asylum-Related Criminal Cases: AUS v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 322

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Duty to Advise on Section 31 Defense in Asylum-Related Criminal Cases: AUS v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 322 Introduction The case of AUS v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 322 represents a significant development in...

Defining 'Person' in Planning Law and Enforcement of Injunctions: Insights from Adam v Cheshire East Council [2024] EWCA Civ 536

Date: Mar 13, 2024

Defining 'Person' in Planning Law and Enforcement of Injunctions: Insights from Adam v Cheshire East Council [2024] EWCA Civ 536 Introduction Adam (Formally Known as Michael Merrill) v Cheshire East...

Roehrig v SSHD: Defining 'Settled' in the Context of EU Free Movement Rights

Date: Mar 13, 2024

Roehrig v SSHD: Defining 'Settled' in the Context of EU Free Movement Rights Introduction The case of Roehrig, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2024] EWCA Civ...

R. Singh v EWCA Crim 320 [2024]: Reinforcing Standards in Appeal Procedures and Sentencing in Robbery Cases

Date: Mar 13, 2024

R. Singh v EWCA Crim 320 [2024]: Reinforcing Standards in Appeal Procedures and Sentencing in Robbery Cases Introduction The case of R. Singh v ([2024] EWCA Crim 320) before the England and Wales...

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Parental Negligence in Child Death Cases: Analysis of Lennon v Drummond [2024] EWCA Crim 319

Date: Mar 13, 2024

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Parental Negligence in Child Death Cases: Analysis of Lennon v Drummond [2024] EWCA Crim 319 Introduction The case of Lennon, R. v Drummond ([2024] EWCA Crim 319)...

AXO v First-Tier Tribunal [2024] EWCA Civ 226: CICA's Recoupment Limited to Double Recovery under Paragraph 49(1) of the 2008 Scheme

Date: Mar 12, 2024

AXO v First-Tier Tribunal [2024] EWCA Civ 226: CICA's Recoupment Limited to Double Recovery under Paragraph 49(1) of the 2008 Scheme Introduction The case of AXO, R (on the application of) v...

Brendon International Ltd v Water Plus Ltd & Anor: Clarifying Burden of Proof, Expert Evidence, and Limitation in Sewerage Service Claims

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Brendon International Ltd v Water Plus Ltd & Anor: Clarifying Burden of Proof, Expert Evidence, and Limitation in Sewerage Service Claims Introduction The case of Brendon International Ltd v Water...

Passive Begging Does Not Constitute Anti-Social Behaviour: Insights from Swindon Borough Council v Abrook

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Passive Begging Does Not Constitute Anti-Social Behaviour: Insights from Swindon Borough Council v Abrook Introduction The case of Swindon Borough Council v Abrook (Rev1) ([2024] EWCA Civ 230)...

Reaffirmation of Joint Enterprise Liability in Manslaughter: Davies v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 275

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Reaffirmation of Joint Enterprise Liability in Manslaughter: Davies v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 275 Introduction The case of Davies, R. v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 275 represents a significant affirmation of...

Ebrahim v [2024] EWCA Crim 273: Establishing Proportionality and Totality in Sentencing for Multiple Sexual Assault Offences

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Ebrahim v [2024] EWCA Crim 273: Establishing Proportionality and Totality in Sentencing for Multiple Sexual Assault Offences Introduction The case of Ebrahim, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 273 represents a...

Mandatory Consideration of Pre-Sentence Reports in Determining Dangerousness for Extended Sentences: Insights from MacDowall v. R [2024] EWCA Crim 294

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Mandatory Consideration of Pre-Sentence Reports in Determining Dangerousness for Extended Sentences: Insights from MacDowall v. R [2024] EWCA Crim 294 Introduction The case of MacDowall, R. v ([2024]...

Affirming Tribunal Discretion in Collective Proceedings Certification: Insights from Visa Inc & Ors v CICC I Ltd & Anor

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Affirming Tribunal Discretion in Collective Proceedings Certification: Insights from Visa Inc & Ors v Commercial and Interregional Card Claims I Ltd & Anor Introduction The case of Visa Inc & Ors v...

Reaffirming the Classification and Sentencing Standards for Injectable Amphetamine: Insights from Mount & Ors, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 461)

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Reaffirming the Classification and Sentencing Standards for Injectable Amphetamine: Insights from Mount & Ors, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 461) Introduction The case of Mount & Ors, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim...

Tousi v Gaydukova: Cohabitants' Status in Void Marriages under Schedule 7 of the Family Law Act 1996

Date: Mar 7, 2024

Tousi v Gaydukova: Cohabitants' Status in Void Marriages under Schedule 7 of the Family Law Act 1996 Introduction Tousi v Gaydukova ([2024] EWCA Civ 203) is a pivotal decision by the England and...