England and Wales Case Commentaries

Concurrent Sentencing in Firearms Offences: The Glynn [2023] EWCA Crim 1494 Decision

Date: Nov 3, 2023

Concurrent Sentencing in Firearms Offences: The Glynn [2023] EWCA Crim 1494 Decision Introduction The case of Glynn, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1494) marks a significant development in the jurisprudence...

Revisiting Dangerousness in Sentencing: Insights from R v HLN [2023] EWCA Crim 1356

Date: Nov 3, 2023

Revisiting Dangerousness in Sentencing: Insights from R v HLN [2023] EWCA Crim 1356 Introduction The case of HLN v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 1356 presents a pivotal moment in the landscape of criminal...

Express Trusts and Beneficial Ownership: Comprehensive Analysis of Gill v Thind & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 1276)

Date: Nov 3, 2023

Express Trusts and Beneficial Ownership: Comprehensive Analysis of Gill v Thind & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 1276) Introduction Gill v Thind & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 1276) is a landmark case adjudicated by...

Pensions Ombudsman Not Considered a "Competent Court" under Section 91(6) Pensions Act 1995: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Nov 2, 2023

Pensions Ombudsman Not Considered a "Competent Court" under Section 91(6) Pensions Act 1995: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The case The Pensions Ombudsman v CMG Pension Trustees Ltd & Anor...

Redefining Relief from Sanctions and Island Records Orders in IP Litigation: Lufthansa Technik AG v Panasonic Avionics Corporation & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 1273

Date: Nov 2, 2023

Redefining Relief from Sanctions and Island Records Orders in IP Litigation: Lufthansa Technik AG v Panasonic Avionics Corporation & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 1273 Introduction The case of Lufthansa...

Reinforcing the Totality Principle in Sentencing: Brown v [2023] EWCA Crim 1342

Date: Nov 1, 2023

Reinforcing the Totality Principle in Sentencing: Brown v [2023] EWCA Crim 1342 Introduction The case of Brown, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1342 before the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Affirmation of POCA 2002 Section 10 Assumptions in Confiscation Orders: Iyamu v Rex [2023] EWCA Crim 1658

Date: Nov 1, 2023

Affirmation of POCA 2002 Section 10 Assumptions in Confiscation Orders: Iyamu v Rex [2023] EWCA Crim 1658 Introduction The case of Iyamu, R. v Rex [2023] EWCA Crim 1658, adjudicated by the England...

Extended Sentencing Affirmed in AJ, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1345: Clarifying Guidelines for Sexual Offences Against Children

Date: Nov 1, 2023

Extended Sentencing Affirmed in AJ, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1345: Clarifying Guidelines for Sexual Offences Against Children Introduction In the landmark case AJ, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1345), the...

Refining Sentencing Limits for Criminal Damage: Insights from Zafar v [2023] EWCA Crim 1305

Date: Nov 1, 2023

Refining Sentencing Limits for Criminal Damage: Insights from Zafar v [2023] EWCA Crim 1305 Introduction In the case of Zafar, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1305), the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Mohammed R. v. EWCA Crim: Recognizing Vulnerability and Coercion in Drug Offender Sentencing

Date: Nov 1, 2023

Mohammed R. v. EWCA Crim: Recognizing Vulnerability and Coercion in Drug Offender Sentencing Introduction The case of Mohammed R. v. [2023] EWCA Crim 1325 was adjudicated in the England and Wales...

Affirmation of POCA 2002 Assumptions in Confiscation Orders: Iyamu v EWCA Crim 1658

Date: Nov 1, 2023

Affirmation of POCA 2002 Assumptions in Confiscation Orders: Iyamu v EWCA Crim 1658 Introduction The case of Iyamu, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1658 presents a significant examination of the application of...

Saeed v: Establishing Standards for Appeal in Sexual Offence Convictions

Date: Oct 28, 2023

Saeed v: Establishing Standards for Appeal in Sexual Offence Convictions Introduction The case of Saeed, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1317) represents a significant examination of appeal standards within...

Global 100 Ltd v Jimenez & Ors: Defining Sole Use in House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Classification

Date: Oct 28, 2023

Global 100 Ltd v Jimenez & Ors: Defining Sole Use in House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Classification Introduction The case of Global 100 Ltd v Jimenez & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 1243) addresses...

Enforcing Current Sentencing Council Guidelines: Insights from Ahmed v EWCA Crim 1537

Date: Oct 28, 2023

Enforcing Current Sentencing Council Guidelines: Insights from Ahmed v EWCA Crim 1537 Introduction Ahmed, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1537) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Disclosure of True Age in Decoy Social Media Operations: Ruling in BNE, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1242

Date: Oct 28, 2023

Disclosure of True Age in Decoy Social Media Operations: Ruling in BNE, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1242 Introduction The case of BNE, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1242 adjudicated by the England and Wales Court...

Defining Trademark Infringement Boundaries: easyGroup Ltd v Nuclei Ltd & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 1247

Date: Oct 28, 2023

Defining Trademark Infringement Boundaries: easyGroup Ltd v Nuclei Ltd & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 1247 Introduction The landmark case easyGroup Ltd v Nuclei Ltd & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 1247) adjudicated by...

Discrimination in Succession Rights: Dudley Metropolitan Council v Mailley [2023]

Date: Oct 28, 2023

Discrimination in Succession Rights: Dudley Metropolitan Council v Mailley [2023] Introduction The case of Dudley Metropolitan Council v Mailley ([2023] EWCA Civ 1246) brought to the forefront...

Revisiting the Evaluation of Expert Evidence in Care Proceedings: Insights from EY (Fact-Finding Hearing) [2023] EWCA Civ 1241

Date: Oct 28, 2023

Revisiting the Evaluation of Expert Evidence in Care Proceedings: Insights from EY (Fact-Finding Hearing) [2023] EWCA Civ 1241 Introduction The case of EY (Fact-Finding Hearing) ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Application of Mandatory Life Sentences under Section 285 of the Sentencing Code in Wilder v. R: A New Precedent

Date: Oct 28, 2023

Application of Mandatory Life Sentences under Section 285 of the Sentencing Code in Wilder v. R: A New Precedent Introduction Wilder, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1295) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Correct Direction of Self-Defense Principles: R v Ward [2023] EWCA Crim 1310

Date: Oct 27, 2023

Correct Direction of Self-Defense Principles: R v Ward [2023] EWCA Crim 1310 Introduction The case of R v Ward [2023] EWCA Crim 1310 was heard in the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...