England and Wales Case Commentaries

Clarifying the Defense under Section 45 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 for Juvenile Defendants: ADG & Anor, R v

Date: Nov 9, 2023

Clarifying the Defense under Section 45 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 for Juvenile Defendants: ADG & Anor, R v Introduction The case of ADG & Anor, R v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1309) before the England and...

Court of Appeal Clarifies Addition of Parties Post-Limitation Period in Tendring District Council v Ling

Date: Nov 9, 2023

Strict Application of CPR Rules for Adding Parties Post-Limitation Period in Tendring District Council v Ling [2023] EWCA Civ 1319 Introduction The case of Tendring District Council v Ling ([2023]...

Solomon v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 1375: Jurisdictional Corrections in Sentencing Extended Detention

Date: Nov 9, 2023

Solomon v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 1375: Jurisdictional Corrections in Sentencing Extended Detention Introduction The case of Solomon v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 1375 addresses significant aspects of criminal...

Clements-Siddall v Dunbobbin Hotels Ltd: Reinforcing Adversarial Procedure and Issue Identification in Civil Liability Cases

Date: Nov 8, 2023

Clements-Siddall v Dunbobbin Hotels Ltd: Reinforcing Adversarial Procedure and Issue Identification in Civil Liability Cases Introduction Clements-Siddall v Dunbobbin Hotels Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ...

R v Stari [2023]: Affirming Jurisdiction in Coercive Control Offences with Transnational Elements

Date: Nov 8, 2023

R v Stari [2023]: Affirming Jurisdiction in Coercive Control Offences with Transnational Elements Introduction The case of R v Stari [2023] EWCA Crim 1409 addresses critical questions surrounding the...

Kirkby v R. [2023]: Clarifying Sentencing Principles for Leading Roles in Large-Scale Drug Conspiracies

Date: Nov 7, 2023

Kirkby v R. [2023]: Clarifying Sentencing Principles for Leading Roles in Large-Scale Drug Conspiracies Introduction Kirkby v R. is a significant judgment from the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Kanhirakandan v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Establishing New Standards in Immigration Tribunal Fairness

Date: Nov 7, 2023

Kanhirakandan v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Establishing New Standards in Immigration Tribunal Fairness Introduction The case of Kanhirakandan v The Secretary of State for the Home...

Court of Appeal Reinstates Malicious Prosecution Claim in Orji & Anor v Nagra & Anor

Date: Nov 7, 2023

Court of Appeal Reinstates Malicious Prosecution Claim in Orji & Anor v Nagra & Anor Introduction The case of Orji & Anor v Nagra & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 1289) adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Ensuring Judicial Impartiality in Summing-Up: The Hewson Case [2023] EWCA Crim 1657

Date: Nov 4, 2023

Ensuring Judicial Impartiality in Summing-Up: The Hewson Case [2023] EWCA Crim 1657 Introduction The case of Hewson, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1657) was adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Reevaluation of Minimum Terms in Sexually Motivated Murder: McSweeney v EWCA Crim

Date: Nov 4, 2023

Reevaluation of Minimum Terms in Sexually Motivated Murder: McSweeney v EWCA Crim Introduction In the landmark case of McSweeney, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1250, the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Gillett v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1530: Clarifying the Role of Instigators in Riot Sentencing

Date: Nov 4, 2023

Gillett v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1530: Clarifying the Role of Instigators in Riot Sentencing Introduction The case of Gillett, R. v R ([2023] EWCA Crim 1530) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Refining the Admissibility of Identification Evidence under PACE Code D: Insights from Bogie v [2023] EWCA Crim 1280

Date: Nov 4, 2023

Refining the Admissibility of Identification Evidence under PACE Code D: Insights from Bogie v [2023] EWCA Crim 1280 Introduction The case of Bogie, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1280) presents a critical...

Interpretation of Prospects Warranty in Share Purchase Agreements: EWCA Civ 1284

Date: Nov 4, 2023

Interpretation of Prospects Warranty in Share Purchase Agreements: EWCA Civ 1284 Introduction The appellate decision in Decision Inc Holdings Proprietary Ltd & Anor v Garbett & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Enhancing Mental Health Considerations in Sentencing: Hawkridge v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1288

Date: Nov 4, 2023

Enhancing Mental Health Considerations in Sentencing: Hawkridge v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1288 Introduction The case of Hawkridge, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1288) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Rigorous Application of Re C Test for Interim Care Orders: Commentary on J & Ors, Re (Children: Interim Removal) [2023] EWCA Civ 1266

Date: Nov 4, 2023

Rigorous Application of Re C Test for Interim Care Orders: Commentary on J & Ors, Re (Children: Interim Removal) [2023] EWCA Civ 1266 Introduction The case of J & Ors, Re (Children: Interim Removal)...

Euromoney v HMRC: Clarifying Tax Avoidance in Share Exchange Schemes under TCGA Sections 135-137

Date: Nov 4, 2023

Euromoney v HMRC: Clarifying Tax Avoidance in Share Exchange Schemes under TCGA Sections 135-137 Introduction The case of Delinian Ltd (formerly Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC) v Commissioners...

Enhancing Credibility Assessments in Asylum Claims: Insights from ASO (Iraq) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023]

Date: Nov 4, 2023

Enhancing Credibility Assessments in Asylum Claims: Insights from ASO (Iraq) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 1282 Introduction The case of ASO (Iraq) v Secretary of State...

R v ATD [2023] EWCA Crim 1536: Defining Sentencing for Former Minor Offenders in Sexual Abuse Cases

Date: Nov 3, 2023

R v ATD [2023] EWCA Crim 1536: Defining Sentencing for Former Minor Offenders in Sexual Abuse Cases Introduction In the landmark case of R v ATD [2023] EWCA Crim 1536, the Court of Appeal for England...

Affirmation of the Totality Principle and Culpability Categorization in Firearms Conspiracy Sentencing: Watkins & Anor, R v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1516)

Date: Nov 3, 2023

Affirmation of the Totality Principle and Culpability Categorization in Firearms Conspiracy Sentencing: Watkins & Anor, R v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1516) Introduction The case of Watkins & Anor, R v...

Balancing Freedom of Expression and Professional Conduct: Adil v GMC ([2023] EWCA Civ 1261)

Date: Nov 3, 2023

Balancing Freedom of Expression and Professional Conduct: Adil v GMC ([2023] EWCA Civ 1261) Introduction The case of Adil v General Medical Council (GMC) ([2023] EWCA Civ 1261) represents a pivotal...