England and Wales Case Commentaries

Enhancing Sentencing Guidelines: The Mboma R. v Judgment and Its Implications

Date: Jan 31, 2024

Enhancing Sentencing Guidelines: The Mboma R. v Judgment and Its Implications Introduction The case of Mboma, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 110) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Braceurself Ltd v NHS England: Clarifying the 'Sufficiently Serious' Breach in Public Procurement under Francovich

Date: Jan 31, 2024

Braceurself Ltd v NHS England: Clarifying the 'Sufficiently Serious' Breach in Public Procurement under Francovich Introduction The case of Braceurself Ltd v NHS England (No 2 - Substantive Appeal)...

Mahmud v EWCA Crim: Establishing Enhanced Standards for Dishonesty in Robbery Cases

Date: Jan 27, 2024

Mahmud v EWCA Crim: Establishing Enhanced Standards for Dishonesty in Robbery Cases Introduction The case of Mahmud, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 130) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Enforcement of Sentencing Guidelines in Cases of Drug-Induced Psychosis: R v Richfield

Date: Jan 27, 2024

Enforcement of Sentencing Guidelines in Cases of Drug-Induced Psychosis: R v Richfield Introduction The case of Richfield, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 116) was heard in the England and Wales Court of...

Adams v [2024] EWCA Crim 108: Upholding Proportionality in Sentencing Amid Persistent Violent Offending

Date: Jan 27, 2024

Adams v [2024] EWCA Crim 108: Upholding Proportionality in Sentencing Amid Persistent Violent Offending Introduction The case of Adams v [2024] EWCA Crim 108 involves Martin Adams, a 54-year-old...

Precedent on Fact-Finding in Care Proceedings: J, P & Q (Care Proceedings) ([2024] EWCA Civ 22)

Date: Jan 27, 2024

Precedent on Fact-Finding in Care Proceedings: J, P & Q (Care Proceedings) ([2024] EWCA Civ 22) Introduction J, P & Q (Care Proceedings) ([2024] EWCA Civ 22) is a landmark case decided by the England...

Likelihood of Confusion in Post-Sale Context: Iconix v Dream Pairs Europe [2024] EWCA Civ 29

Date: Jan 27, 2024

Likelihood of Confusion in Post-Sale Context: Iconix v Dream Pairs Europe [2024] EWCA Civ 29 Introduction The case of Iconix Luxembourg Holdings SarL v Dream Pairs Europe Inc & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ...

Strict Adherence to Appeal Protocols in R v Gellen [2024] EWCA Crim 109

Date: Jan 27, 2024

Strict Adherence to Appeal Protocols in R v Gellen [2024] EWCA Crim 109 Introduction Gellen, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 109) is a significant case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Noble v [2024] EWCA Crim 399: Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines for Arranging Child Sexual Offences without a Real Child

Date: Jan 27, 2024

Noble v [2024] EWCA Crim 399: Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines for Arranging Child Sexual Offences without a Real Child Introduction In the case of Noble v [2024] EWCA Crim 399, the England and Wales...

Norris v EWCA Crim 68: Clarifying the Role of Non-Specified Aggravating Factors under the Sentencing Act 2020

Date: Jan 26, 2024

Norris v EWCA Crim 68: Clarifying the Role of Non-Specified Aggravating Factors under the Sentencing Act 2020 Introduction The case of Norris, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 68) presents a pivotal moment in...

ADM International SarL v Grain House International SA & Anor: Clarifying Asset Disclosure Obligations and Director Liability for Civil Contempt

Date: Jan 26, 2024

ADM International SarL v Grain House International SA & Anor: Clarifying Asset Disclosure Obligations and Director Liability for Civil Contempt Introduction The case of ADM International SarL v Grain...

Exceptional Circumstances in Sentencing: R v Bassaragh [2024] EWCA Crim 20

Date: Jan 26, 2024

Exceptional Circumstances in Sentencing: R v Bassaragh [2024] EWCA Crim 20 Introduction The case of R v Bassaragh [2024] EWCA Crim 20 addresses the critical issue of sentencing within the context of...

Extended Time Limits for Appeals in Sexual Offence Cases: Analysis of MF, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 111)

Date: Jan 26, 2024

Extended Time Limits for Appeals in Sexual Offence Cases: Analysis of MF, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 111) Introduction The case of MF, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 111) adjudicated in the England and Wales...

Establishing Sentencing Framework for People Smuggling Under General Overarching Principles: Kadar & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 117

Date: Jan 26, 2024

Establishing Sentencing Framework for People Smuggling Under General Overarching Principles: Kadar & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 117 Introduction The case of Kadar & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 117...

Preservation of Judicial Discretion in Sentencing: Analysis of Ahmet & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 102

Date: Jan 26, 2024

Preservation of Judicial Discretion in Sentencing: Analysis of Ahmet & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 102 Introduction The case of Ahmet & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 102 involves an appeal where His...

Extending the Iniquity Exception: Al Sadeq v Dechert LLP & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 28)

Date: Jan 25, 2024

Extending the Iniquity Exception: Al Sadeq v Dechert LLP & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 28) Introduction Al Sadeq v Dechert LLP & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 28) is a pivotal case heard by the England and Wales...

Continuing Criminal Trials Without a Jury Post-Jury Tampering: Analysis of Mohammad & Ors v Islaam & Anor ([2024] EWCA Crim 34)

Date: Jan 25, 2024

Continuing Criminal Trials Without a Jury Post-Jury Tampering: Analysis of Mohammad & Ors v Islaam & Anor ([2024] EWCA Crim 34) Introduction In the case of Mohammad & Ors v Islaam & Anor ([2024] EWCA...

Clarification of the Bouchereau Exception through Cumulative Assessment in Home Department v Okafor [2024] EWCA Civ 23

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Clarification of the Bouchereau Exception through Cumulative Assessment in Home Department v Okafor [2024] EWCA Civ 23 Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home Department v Okafor...

Reaffirming Fairness in Absent Defendant Trials: Arshad v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 67

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Reaffirming Fairness in Absent Defendant Trials: Arshad v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 67 Introduction Arshad, R. v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 67 is a pivotal appellate decision by the England and Wales Court of...

Strategic Value Cross-Class Cram Down: Upholding Pari Passu Distribution under Part 26A – EWCA Civ 24 [2024]

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Strategic Value Cross-Class Cram Down: Upholding Pari Passu Distribution under Part 26A – EWCA Civ 24 [2024] Introduction The case of Strategic Value Capital Solutions Master Fund LP & Ors v AGPS...