England and Wales Case Commentaries

Judicial Upholding of Convictions in Sexual Offence Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mughal, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1450)

Date: Oct 19, 2023

Judicial Upholding of Convictions in Sexual Offence Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mughal, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1450) Introduction The case of Mughal, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1450) represents a...

Salehi v [2023] EWCA Crim 1466: Reaffirming the Threshold for Admissibility of Expert Evidence in Criminal Damage Cases

Date: Oct 18, 2023

Salehi v R: Reaffirming the Threshold for Admissibility of Expert Evidence in Criminal Damage Cases Introduction Salehi v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1466) is a pivotal judgment delivered by the England and...

Establishing Boundaries for Live Link Participation and Bad Character Evidence in Criminal Appeals: Insights from Pierini & Anor, R. v The Crown [2023] EWCA Crim 1189

Date: Oct 18, 2023

Establishing Boundaries for Live Link Participation and Bad Character Evidence in Criminal Appeals: Insights from Pierini & Anor, R. v The Crown [2023] EWCA Crim 1189 Introduction Pierini & Anor, R....

Defining Referral of Market Value Issues in SDLT Appeals: Analysis of Revenue And Customs v LG Park HT1 Ltd & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 1193

Date: Oct 18, 2023

Defining Referral of Market Value Issues in SDLT Appeals: Analysis of Revenue And Customs v LG Park HT1 Ltd & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 1193 Introduction Revenue And Customs v LG Park HT1 Ltd & Ors ([2023]...

Exceptional Circumstances in Mandatory Sentencing: Cowan v Crown Court [2023] EWCA Crim 1278

Date: Oct 18, 2023

Exceptional Circumstances in Mandatory Sentencing: Cowan v Crown Court [2023] EWCA Crim 1278 Introduction The case of Cowan, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1278) presents a pivotal moment in the...

Austin v R.: Reinforcing Sentencing Principles for Multiple Aggravated Sexual Offenses

Date: Oct 17, 2023

Austin v R.: Reinforcing Sentencing Principles for Multiple Aggravated Sexual Offenses Introduction Austin v R. ([2023] EWCA Crim 1192) is a landmark judgment from the England and Wales Court of...

Whitelam v. [2023] EWCA Crim 1204: Establishing Precedents in Sentencing for Historic Sexual Offences

Date: Oct 14, 2023

Whitelam v. [2023] EWCA Crim 1204: Establishing Precedents in Sentencing for Historic Sexual Offences Introduction The case of Whitelam v. [2023] EWCA Crim 1204 adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Reaffirming Clinical Judgment in Best Interests Decisions: VA v Re (Medical Treatment) [2023] EWCA Civ 1190

Date: Oct 14, 2023

Reaffirming Clinical Judgment in Best Interests Decisions: VA v Re (Medical Treatment) [2023] EWCA Civ 1190 Introduction The case of VA v Re (Medical Treatment) ([2023] EWCA Civ 1190) adjudicated by...

Gill v Lees News Ltd: Clarifying Grounds and Discretion in Landlord's Opposition under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

Date: Oct 13, 2023

Gill v Lees News Ltd: Clarifying Grounds and Discretion in Landlord's Opposition under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Introduction In the case of Gill v Lees News Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ 1178), the...

Refining Sentencing Standards in Manslaughter: Insights from Bangash & Anor, R v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1149)

Date: Oct 13, 2023

Refining Sentencing Standards in Manslaughter: Insights from Bangash & Anor, R v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1149) Introduction The case of Bangash & Anor, R v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1149) represents a significant...

Affirming Beneficial Ownership in Profit Allocations: BCM Cayman LP & Anor v HMRC [2023] EWCA Civ 1179

Date: Oct 13, 2023

Affirming Beneficial Ownership in Profit Allocations: BCM Cayman LP & Anor v HMRC [2023] EWCA Civ 1179 Introduction The case of BCM Cayman LP & Anor v Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and...

Human Rights and Social Security: Jwanczuk v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on Bereavement Support Payment Eligibility

Date: Oct 12, 2023

Human Rights and Social Security: Jwanczuk v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on Bereavement Support Payment Eligibility Introduction The case of Jwanczuk v Secretary of State for Work and...

Establishing England as the Proper Forum for Anti-Suit Injunctions in Arbitration Governed by External Jurisdictions: Deutsche Bank AG v RusChemAlliance LLC [2023] EWCA Civ 1144

Date: Oct 12, 2023

Establishing England as the Proper Forum for Anti-Suit Injunctions in Arbitration Governed by External Jurisdictions: Deutsche Bank AG v RusChemAlliance LLC [2023] EWCA Civ 1144 Introduction The case...

Ram v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Proxy Use in Immigration Testing

Date: Oct 12, 2023

Ram v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Proxy Use in Immigration Testing Introduction The case of Ram v Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Clarifying Role Categorization and Totality in Sentencing: Burgon v EWCA Crim 1252

Date: Oct 12, 2023

Clarifying Role Categorization and Totality in Sentencing: Burgon v EWCA Crim 1252 Introduction Burgon v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1252) is a significant judgment delivered by the England and Wales Court of...

Court of Appeal Affirms Information Commissioner's Discretion in Data Protection Complaint Handling: Delo v. Information Commissioner [2023] EWCA Civ 1141

Date: Oct 11, 2023

Court of Appeal Affirms Information Commissioner's Discretion in Data Protection Complaint Handling: Delo v. Information Commissioner [2023] EWCA Civ 1141 Introduction The case of Delo, R (On the...

Affirming Judicial Discretion in Dangerous Offender Designation: Mellis v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1205

Date: Oct 11, 2023

Affirming Judicial Discretion in Dangerous Offender Designation: Mellis v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1205 Introduction The case of Mellis, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1205 presents a significant examination of...

Affirming UK Jurisdiction Over Foreign Sexual Offences Despite Foreign Limitation Periods: Adjei v [2023] EWCA Crim 1428

Date: Oct 11, 2023

Affirming UK Jurisdiction Over Foreign Sexual Offences Despite Foreign Limitation Periods: Adjei v [2023] EWCA Crim 1428 Introduction In the landmark case of Adjei, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1428, the...

Corrective Construction in Share Conversion: Dnanudge Ltd v Ventura Capital GP Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ 1142)

Date: Oct 10, 2023

Corrective Construction in Share Conversion: Dnanudge Ltd v Ventura Capital GP Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ 1142) Introduction The case of Dnanudge Ltd v Ventura Capital GP Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ 1142)...

Clarifying 'Operative Decision' in Insolvency Preferences: Darty Holdings SAS v Carton-Kelly [2023] EWCA Civ 1135

Date: Oct 10, 2023

Clarifying 'Operative Decision' in Insolvency Preferences: Darty Holdings SAS v Carton-Kelly [2023] EWCA Civ 1135 Introduction The case of Darty Holdings SAS v Carton-Kelly ([2023] EWCA Civ 1135)...