England and Wales Case Commentaries

Defining Mens Rea for POCA Offences: Gross v EWCA Crim 21 [2024]

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Defining Mens Rea for Proceeds of Crime Act Offences: Gross v EWCA Crim 21 [2024] 1. Introduction The case of Gross v [2024] EWCA Crim 21 addresses critical aspects of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002...

Heaven v. England and Wales Court of Appeal: Quashing Intimidation Conviction Due to Insufficient Knowledge of Police Involvement

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Heaven v. England and Wales Court of Appeal: Quashing Intimidation Conviction Due to Insufficient Knowledge of Police Involvement Introduction The case of Heaven, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 88) revolves...

Enhancement of Minimum Sentences for Double Murders Involving Firearms and Judicial Interference: KGS, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 85

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Enhancement of Minimum Sentences for Double Murders Involving Firearms and Judicial Interference: KGS, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 85 Introduction The case of KGS, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 85 presents a...

Casserly v EWCA: Enhancing Free Speech Considerations in the Application of the Malicious Communications Act 1988

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Casserly v EWCA: Enhancing Free Speech Considerations in the Application of the Malicious Communications Act 1988 Introduction The case of Casserly, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 25) before the England and...

Azizi-Safa v England and Wales Court of Appeal: Reassessment of Sentencing for Historic Sexual Offenses

Date: Jan 20, 2024

Azizi-Safa v England and Wales Court of Appeal: Reassessment of Sentencing for Historic Sexual Offenses Introduction The case of Azizi-Safa v England and Wales Court of Appeal ([2024] EWCA Crim 76)...

Secretary of State for the Home Department v AA (Poland) [2024] EWCA Civ 18: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Deportation of Serious Offenders Under EU Regulations

Date: Jan 20, 2024

Secretary of State for the Home Department v AA (Poland) [2024] EWCA Civ 18: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Deportation of Serious Offenders Under EU Regulations Introduction The case of...

Suspension of Custodial Sentences in Theft from Vulnerable Victims: The Tamang v EWCA Crim 62 Judgment

Date: Jan 20, 2024

Suspension of Custodial Sentences in Theft from Vulnerable Victims: The Tamang v EWCA Crim 62 Judgment Introduction The case of Tamang, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 62) presents a significant development...

Rostami v EWCA Crim 60: Reinforcing Aggravated Robbery Sentencing Parameters in the Absence of Specific Guidelines

Date: Jan 20, 2024

Rostami v EWCA Crim 60: Reinforcing Aggravated Robbery Sentencing Parameters in the Absence of Specific Guidelines Introduction The case of Rostami, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 60 presents a pivotal moment...

Ultra Vires Limitation on HMRC’s Mandatory Review Procedures: Commissioners v Arrbab [2024] EWCA Civ 16

Date: Jan 20, 2024

Ultra Vires Limitation on HMRC’s Mandatory Review Procedures: Commissioners v Arrbab [2024] EWCA Civ 16 Introduction The case Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs v Arrbab ([2024] EWCA...

Strict Timeframes for Extension of Time Applications in Criminal Appeals: Harvey, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 83

Date: Jan 20, 2024

Strict Timeframes for Extension of Time Applications in Criminal Appeals: Harvey, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 83 Introduction The case of Harvey, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 83 presents pivotal developments in...

Defining Relief from Sanctions for Late Expert Evidence: Insights from Yesss (A) Electrical Ltd v Warren

Date: Jan 20, 2024

Defining Relief from Sanctions for Late Expert Evidence: Insights from Yesss (A) Electrical Ltd v Warren Introduction The case of Yesss (A) Electrical Ltd v Warren ([2024] EWCA Civ 14) addresses a...

Significant Planning in Abduction to Rape Constitutes Aggravating Factor: Cooke v HM Attorney [2024] EWCA Crim 104

Date: Jan 19, 2024

Significant Planning in Abduction to Rape Constitutes Aggravating Factor: Cooke v HM Attorney [2024] EWCA Crim 104 Introduction The case of Cooke, R. v HM Attorney ([2024] EWCA Crim 104) presents a...

Kenig v Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP: Expanding Beneficiaries' Rights in Solicitors' Fee Assessments under Section 71(3)

Date: Jan 19, 2024

Kenig v Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP: Expanding Beneficiaries' Rights in Solicitors' Fee Assessments under Section 71(3) Introduction In the landmark case of Kenig v Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP...

Commission Recovery Ltd v Marks & Clerk LLP & Anor: Clarifying the Scope of Representative Claims under CPR r19.8

Date: Jan 19, 2024

Commission Recovery Ltd v Marks & Clerk LLP & Anor: Clarifying the Scope of Representative Claims under CPR r19.8 Introduction Commission Recovery Ltd v Marks & Clerk LLP & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 9)...

Shah v EWCA Crim 50: Reinforcing Totality and Categorization in Sentencing Harassment and Disclosing Sexual Material Offenses

Date: Jan 19, 2024

Shah v EWCA Crim 50: Reinforcing Totality and Categorization in Sentencing Harassment and Disclosing Sexual Material Offenses Introduction Shah v ([2024] EWCA Crim 50) is a significant case decided...

Adjusting Sentences in Safeguarding Offences: Insights from Roach v [2024] EWCA Crim 211

Date: Jan 19, 2024

Adjusting Sentences in Safeguarding Offences: Insights from Roach v [2024] EWCA Crim 211 Introduction The case of Roach v [2024] EWCA Crim 211 marks a significant development in the realm of...

Serhir v EWCA Crim: Reinforcing Standards for Extensions of Time in Criminal Appeals

Date: Jan 19, 2024

Serhir v EWCA Crim: Reinforcing Standards for Extensions of Time in Criminal Appeals Introduction The case of Serhir, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 54) represents a significant examination of the standards...

Integrity of Prosecution Witnesses: The Peterkin & Anor v R Case

Date: Jan 19, 2024

Integrity of Prosecution Witnesses: The Peterkin & Anor v R Case Introduction The case of Peterkin & Anor v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 309) represents a significant development in the scrutiny of police...

R v Feld [2024] EWCA Crim 59: Affirmation of Sentencing Principles in the Context of Mental Disorder Mitigation and Aggravating Factors

Date: Jan 18, 2024

R v Feld [2024] EWCA Crim 59: Affirmation of Sentencing Principles in the Context of Mental Disorder Mitigation and Aggravating Factors Introduction The case of Feld, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 59)...

Mackenzie v Cheung & Anor: Empowering Grantors to Modify Covenants

Date: Jan 18, 2024

Mackenzie v Cheung & Anor: Empowering Grantors to Modify Covenants Introduction Mackenzie v Cheung & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 13) is a pivotal Court of Appeal case in England and Wales that deals with...