England and Wales Case Commentaries

Affirming Extraterritorial Enforcement: CMA v Volkswagen AG [2023] EWCA Civ 1506

Date: Jan 18, 2024

Affirming Extraterritorial Enforcement: CMA v Volkswagen AG [2023] EWCA Civ 1506 Introduction The case of Competition and Markets Authority v Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, R (On the Application Of)...

Court of Appeal Establishes Principles for Flood Risk Sequential Testing and Cumulative Impacts Assessment in NSIP Applications

Date: Jan 18, 2024

Court of Appeal Establishes Principles for Flood Risk Sequential Testing and Cumulative Impacts Assessment in NSIP Applications Introduction The Court of Appeal case Substation Action Save East...

Reaffirmation of Sentencing Discretion in Plea Credit and Totality: Smith v R [2024] EWCA Crim 30

Date: Jan 17, 2024

Reaffirmation of Sentencing Discretion in Plea Credit and Totality: Smith v R [2024] EWCA Crim 30 Introduction In the landmark case Smith, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 30, the England and Wales Court of...

Enhancing Sentencing Clarity: The Ikunnah v. R Judgment and Its Implications

Date: Jan 17, 2024

Enhancing Sentencing Clarity: The Ikunnah v. R Judgment and Its Implications Introduction The judgment in Ikunnah, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 40) delivered by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Di Marco & Anor v R: Upholding Sentencing Standards and Dangerousness Assessments in Attempted Murder

Date: Jan 17, 2024

Di Marco & Anor v R: Upholding Sentencing Standards and Dangerousness Assessments in Attempted Murder Introduction The case of Di Marco & Anor v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 19) represents a significant legal...

Janjua v. Court of Appeal: Reinforcing Totality and Sentencing Transparency in Multi-Offence Cases

Date: Jan 17, 2024

Janjua v. Court of Appeal: Reinforcing Totality and Sentencing Transparency in Multi-Offence Cases Introduction In the case of Janjua, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 32), the appellant, a 26-year-old...

Musa v EWCA Crim 307: Reinforcing Counsel's Duty to Advise on Section 31 Defenses

Date: Jan 17, 2024

Musa v EWCA Crim 307: Reinforcing Counsel's Duty to Advise on Section 31 Defenses Introduction The case of Musa, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 307) presents critical insights into the obligations of legal...

R v AUV [2024] EWCA Crim 11: Landmark Ruling on Appeal Procedures and Evidence Admissibility

Date: Jan 17, 2024

R v AUV [2024] EWCA Crim 11: Landmark Ruling on Appeal Procedures and Evidence Admissibility Introduction The case of R v AUV [2024] EWCA Crim 11 represents a significant appellate decision from the...

Court of Appeal Upholds Sentencing in Love v Rex: Clarifying Sentencing Principles for Drug and Weapon Offences Involving Vulnerable Defendants

Date: Jan 17, 2024

Court of Appeal Upholds Sentencing in Love v Rex: Clarifying Sentencing Principles for Drug and Weapon Offences Involving Vulnerable Defendants Introduction The case of Love v Rex ([2024] EWCA Crim...

Clarifying Exclusion and Aggregation Clauses in Solicitors' Professional Indemnity Insurance: Axis Specialty Europe SE v Discovery Land Company LLC & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 7)

Date: Jan 16, 2024

Clarifying Exclusion and Aggregation Clauses in Solicitors' Professional Indemnity Insurance: Axis Specialty Europe SE v Discovery Land Company LLC & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 7) Introduction The case...

Transfer by Operation of Law Not Prohibited by Non-Assignment Clause: Dassault Aviation SA v Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 5)

Date: Jan 13, 2024

Transfer by Operation of Law Not Prohibited by Non-Assignment Clause Dassault Aviation SA v Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 5) Introduction The case of Dassault Aviation SA v Mitsui...

J v Luton Borough Council & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 3): Balancing Public Guidance and Individual Best Interests under the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Date: Jan 12, 2024

J v Luton Borough Council & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 3): Balancing Public Guidance and Individual Best Interests under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Introduction The case of J v Luton Borough Council &...

EWCA Civ 1 (2024): Clarifying 'Incidental Use' in Corporation Tax Act 2010 for Offshore Oil Contractors

Date: Jan 12, 2024

EWCA Civ 1 (2024): Clarifying 'Incidental Use' in Corporation Tax Act 2010 for Offshore Oil Contractors Introduction The case Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs v Dolphin Drilling...

HCEO Liability for Enforcement Fees Affirmed in Bone v Williamson [2024] EWCA Civ 4

Date: Jan 12, 2024

HCEO Liability for Enforcement Fees Affirmed in Bone v Williamson [2024] EWCA Civ 4 Introduction Bone v Williamson ([2024] EWCA Civ 4) is a landmark decision by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Broadening Family Court Authority: Insights from K (Children) (Powers of the Family Court) [2024] EWCA Civ 2

Date: Jan 12, 2024

Broadening Family Court Authority: Insights from K (Children) (Powers of the Family Court) [2024] EWCA Civ 2 Introduction The case of K (Children) (Powers of the Family Court) [2024] EWCA Civ 2,...

Westrop v Harrath [2023] EWCA Civ 1566: Reinforcing Procedural Compliance in CPR Part 71 for Suspended Committal Orders

Date: Dec 23, 2023

Westrop v Harrath [2023] EWCA Civ 1566: Reinforcing Procedural Compliance in CPR Part 71 for Suspended Committal Orders 1. Introduction Westrop v Harrath ([2023] EWCA Civ 1566) is a pivotal case...

Security Orders Under Section 70(7) of the Arbitration Act 1996: An Analysis of Czech Republic v Diag Human SE & Anor

Date: Dec 22, 2023

Security Orders Under Section 70(7) of the Arbitration Act 1996: An Analysis of Czech Republic v Diag Human SE & Anor Introduction The case of Czech Republic v Diag Human SE & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Reforming Sentencing in Sexual Offences: The Barker v. R.[2023] EWCA Crim 1633 Judgment

Date: Dec 22, 2023

Reforming Sentencing in Sexual Offences: The Barker v. R.[2023] EWCA Crim 1633 Judgment Introduction The case of Barker v. R. ([2023] EWCA Crim 1633) addresses significant issues surrounding the...

Residency and Nationality Criteria Upheld in Bereavement Compensation: Peiris v First-Tier Tribunal & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 1527)

Date: Dec 22, 2023

Residency and Nationality Criteria Upheld in Bereavement Compensation: Peiris v First-Tier Tribunal & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 1527) Introduction The case of Peiris, R (On the Application Of) v...

Global Feedback Ltd v Secretary of State for Environment: Clarifying the Scope of Section 13 of the Climate Change Act 2008

Date: Dec 22, 2023

Global Feedback Ltd v Secretary of State for Environment: Clarifying the Scope of Section 13 of the Climate Change Act 2008 Introduction The case of Global Feedback Ltd v Secretary of State for...