England and Wales Case Commentaries

Ullah v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Refinement of Procedural Fairness in Deprivation of Citizenship

Date: Mar 7, 2024

Ullah v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Refinement of Procedural Fairness in Deprivation of Citizenship Introduction The case of Ullah v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2024]...

Court of Appeal Confirms RTM Acquisition for Consolidated Premises under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002

Date: Mar 5, 2024

Court of Appeal Confirms RTM Acquisition for Consolidated Premises under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 Introduction In the landmark case of Assethold Ltd v Eveline Road RTM Company Ltd...

Dismissal of Disability Discrimination Claims in Promotion Framework: Pipe v Coventry University (2024)

Date: Mar 5, 2024

Dismissal of Disability Discrimination Claims in Promotion Framework: Pipe v Coventry University (2024) Introduction Pipe v Coventry University Higher Education Corporation ([2024] EWCA Civ 191) is a...

Incorporation of Standard Terms in Online Gambling Contracts: Parker-Grennan v Camelot UK Lotteries Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 185

Date: Mar 2, 2024

Incorporation of Standard Terms in Online Gambling Contracts: Parker-Grennan v Camelot UK Lotteries Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 185 Introduction Parker-Grennan v Camelot UK Lotteries Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ...

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v Miah ([2024] EWCA Civ 186) – Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Mar 2, 2024

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v Miah ([2024] EWCA Civ 186): Establishing the Right to Backdate Universal Credit Claims Introduction Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v Miah ([2024]...

Clarifying Sentencing Standards for Facilitators in Attempted Murder: Pommell v R

Date: Mar 2, 2024

Clarifying Sentencing Standards for Facilitators in Attempted Murder: Pommell v R Introduction The case of Pommell, R. v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 291) heard in the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Lawfulness of Deportation Orders in Stateless Contexts: Johnson v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2024] EWCA Civ 182)

Date: Mar 1, 2024

Lawfulness of Deportation Orders in Stateless Contexts: Johnson v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2024] EWCA Civ 182) Introduction The case of Johnson v Secretary of State for the Home...

Minimum Term Sentencing in Violent Gang-Related Offenses: An Analysis of Chapman v Rex ([2024] EWCA Crim 190)

Date: Mar 1, 2024

Minimum Term Sentencing in Violent Gang-Related Offenses: An Analysis of Chapman v Rex ([2024] EWCA Crim 190) Introduction The case of Chapman v Rex ([2024] EWCA Crim 190) is a landmark decision from...

Clipperton v Commissioners: Reinforcing the Ramsay Principle in Tax Avoidance Schemes

Date: Mar 1, 2024

Clipperton v Commissioners: Reinforcing the Ramsay Principle in Tax Avoidance Schemes Introduction The case of Clipperton & Anor v Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs ([2024] EWCA Civ...

State Immunity and Valid Service: EWCA's Ruling in Privinvest v Nyusi [2024] EWCA Civ 184

Date: Mar 1, 2024

State Immunity and Valid Service: EWCA's Ruling in Privinvest v Nyusi [2024] EWCA Civ 184 Introduction The case of Privinvest Shipbuilding SAL (Holding) & Ors v Nyusi ([2024] EWCA Civ 184) before the...

Ogilvy v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Affirmation of Established Nationality Determinations and Limitations on Fresh Claims

Date: Mar 1, 2024

Ogilvy v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Affirmation of Established Nationality Determinations and Limitations on Fresh Claims Introduction The case of Ogilvy (aka Alakija), R (On the...

Palmer v EWCA Crim: Reinforcing Sentencing Guidelines for Category 1A Sexual Assault with Planning

Date: Mar 1, 2024

Palmer v EWCA Crim: Reinforcing Sentencing Guidelines for Category 1A Sexual Assault with Planning Introduction The case of Palmer v [2024] EWCA Crim 351 was adjudicated in the England and Wales...

Comprehensive Commentary on R & Y (Children) Re [2024] EWCA Civ 131: Emphasizing Thorough Welfare Analysis in Child Return Cases

Date: Feb 29, 2024

Comprehensive Commentary on R & Y (Children) Re [2024] EWCA Civ 131: Emphasizing Thorough Welfare Analysis in Child Return Cases Introduction R & Y (Children), Re [2024] EWCA Civ 131 is a pivotal...

Caine v. EWCA Crim 225: Reinforcing Guidelines on Bad Character Evidence in Sexual Offence Convictions

Date: Feb 29, 2024

Caine v. EWCA Crim 225: Reinforcing Guidelines on Bad Character Evidence in Sexual Offence Convictions Introduction Caine, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 225) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and...

Taylor v Jones & Anor: Defining Liability for Pre-Existing Defects under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996

Date: Feb 29, 2024

Taylor v Jones & Anor: Defining Liability for Pre-Existing Defects under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 Introduction Taylor v Jones & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 170) is a significant case adjudicated by the...

Proportionality and Judicial Review in Sanctions: Dalston Projects & Shvidler v Secretary of State for Transport [2024] EWCA Civ 172

Date: Feb 28, 2024

Proportionality and Judicial Review in Sanctions: Dalston Projects & Shvidler v Secretary of State for Transport [2024] EWCA Civ 172 Introduction The landmark case of Dalston Projects Ltd & Ors v...

Joinder of Official Receiver in Patent Infringement: Flitcraft Ltd & Ors v Price & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 136)

Date: Feb 28, 2024

Joinder of Official Receiver in Patent Infringement: Flitcraft Ltd & Ors v Price & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 136) Introduction Flitcraft Ltd & Ors v Price & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 136) is a pivotal case...

VAT Exemption for NHS Foundation Trust Car Parking Establishes New Legal Precedent

Date: Feb 28, 2024

VAT Exemption for NHS Foundation Trust Car Parking Establishes New Legal Precedent Introduction The case of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust v Revenue And Customs ([2024] EWCA Civ 177)...

Marks and Spencer PLC v Aldi Stores Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 178: Unified Treatment of Grace Periods in Registered Design Infringement

Date: Feb 28, 2024

Marks and Spencer PLC v Aldi Stores Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 178: Unified Treatment of Grace Periods in Registered Design Infringement Introduction The case of Marks and Spencer PLC v Aldi Stores Ltd...

Royal Mail Group Ltd v DAF Trucks Ltd: Establishing Standards for Pass-On Defenses in Competition Law Damages Claims

Date: Feb 28, 2024

Royal Mail Group Ltd v DAF Trucks Ltd: Establishing Standards for Pass-On Defenses in Competition Law Damages Claims Introduction The case of Royal Mail Group Ltd v DAF Trucks Ltd & Ors ([2024] EWCA...