England and Wales Case Commentaries

Lallie v Court of Appeal: Reevaluating Sentencing Standards for Assault and Public Order Offenses

Date: Oct 7, 2023

Lallie v Court of Appeal: Reevaluating Sentencing Standards for Assault and Public Order Offenses Introduction The case of Lallie v [2023] EWCA Crim 1371 presents a significant development in the...

Khan v Singh-Sall & Anor: Clarifying the Court's Discretion under Section 282(1)(a) IA 2016

Date: Oct 7, 2023

Khan v Singh-Sall & Anor: Clarifying the Court's Discretion under Section 282(1)(a) IA 2016 1. Introduction Khan v Singh-Sall & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 1119) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Preserving Court Jurisdiction under UK Sanctions: The EWCA Decision in Mints v PJSC National Bank Trust

Date: Oct 7, 2023

Preserving Court Jurisdiction under UK Sanctions: The EWCA Decision in Mints v PJSC National Bank Trust Introduction The case of Mints & Ors v PJSC National Bank Trust & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 1132)...

Ensuring Fairness in Restraining Orders on Acquittal: Analysis of McCarren v EWCA Crim 1233

Date: Oct 7, 2023

Ensuring Fairness in Restraining Orders on Acquittal: Analysis of McCarren v EWCA Crim 1233 Introduction The case of McCarren v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1233) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Reaffirmation of Enhanced Sentencing for Kidnapping and Violence in McCarthy v EWCA Crim 1235

Date: Oct 7, 2023

Reaffirmation of Enhanced Sentencing for Kidnapping and Violence in McCarthy v EWCA Crim 1235 Introduction The case of McCarthy, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1235) adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Revised Sentencing Standards for Attempted Robbery: Hand v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1328

Date: Oct 7, 2023

Revised Sentencing Standards for Attempted Robbery: Hand v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1328 Introduction The case of Hand, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1328 adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Crown Court Jurisdiction and Procedural Errors: Establishing New Precedents in Butt & Anor, R v Jenkins

Date: Oct 7, 2023

Crown Court Jurisdiction and Procedural Errors: Establishing New Precedents in Butt & Anor, R v Jenkins Introduction The case of Butt & Anor, R v [2023] EWCA Crim 1131, heard by the England and Wales...

Admissibility of Previous Convictions and Procedural Integrity in McCarthy v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1557)

Date: Oct 6, 2023

Admissibility of Previous Convictions and Procedural Integrity in McCarthy v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1557) Introduction McCarthy v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1557) is a significant case heard by the England and...

Threshold for Intoxication Directions in Murder Trials: An Analysis of Nutt v EWCA Crim 1575

Date: Oct 6, 2023

Threshold for Intoxication Directions in Murder Trials: An Analysis of Nutt v EWCA Crim 1575 Introduction Parties Involved: The appellant, Mr. Nutt, and the Crown. The case was heard in the England...

EWCA Crim Div Establishes Enhanced Considerations for Mental Health in Sentencing Young Offenders

Date: Oct 6, 2023

EWCA Criminal Division Establishes Enhanced Considerations for Mental Health in Sentencing Young Offenders Introduction The case of BGW, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1198) adjudicated by the England and...

Meek v EWCA Criminal Division: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Evidence Disclosure and Defendant Conduct

Date: Oct 6, 2023

Meek v EWCA Criminal Division: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Evidence Disclosure and Defendant Conduct Introduction In the case of Meek, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1421), the England and Wales Court...

Williams v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1236: Clarifying the Boundaries of Fraud Convictions in Tenancy Cases

Date: Oct 6, 2023

Williams v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1236: Clarifying the Boundaries of Fraud Convictions in Tenancy Cases Introduction The case of Williams, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1236) presents a significant examination...

Comprehensive Analysis of King, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1327: Sentencing of Historical Sexual Offences

Date: Oct 6, 2023

Sentencing of Historical Sexual Offences: A Comprehensive Analysis of King, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1327 Introduction The case of King, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1327 represents a significant judicial...

S (Children: Findings of Fact) [2023] EWCA Civ 1113: Establishing Standards for Fact-Finding in Care Proceedings

Date: Oct 5, 2023

S (Children: Findings of Fact) [2023] EWCA Civ 1113: Establishing Standards for Fact-Finding in Care Proceedings Introduction The case of S (Children: Findings of Fact) ([2023] EWCA Civ 1113)...

Court of Appeal Affirms Unenforceability and Non-Severance of Non-Compliant Conditional Fee Agreements under the Solicitors Act 1974

Date: Oct 5, 2023

Court of Appeal Affirms Unenforceability and Non-Severance of Non-Compliant Conditional Fee Agreements under the Solicitors Act 1974 Introduction In the landmark case Diag Human SE & Anor v Volterra...

Clarification on 'Significant Role' in Conspiracy Drug Supply Sentencing: Wheatley v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1195

Date: Oct 5, 2023

Clarification on 'Significant Role' in Conspiracy Drug Supply Sentencing: Wheatley v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1195 Introduction In the criminal landscape of England and Wales, the delineation between...

Jury Use of Magnifying Glass Permitted in Deliberations: Foote v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1203

Date: Oct 5, 2023

Jury Use of Magnifying Glass Permitted in Deliberations: Foote v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1203 Introduction The case of Foote & Ors, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1203) addresses significant issues surrounding...

Affirmation of Flexible Indictment Amendments in Sexual Offences: Mooney v EWCA Crim 1232

Date: Oct 5, 2023

Affirmation of Flexible Indictment Amendments in Sexual Offences: Mooney v EWCA Crim 1232 Introduction The case of Mooney, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1232) represents a pivotal moment in the...

Establishing the Distinction Between Supply of Staff and Supply of Services under VAT Law: The Mercy Global Consult Ltd v Adegbuyi-Jackson & Ors Judgment

Date: Oct 5, 2023

Establishing the Distinction Between Supply of Staff and Supply of Services under VAT Law: The Mercy Global Consult Ltd v Adegbuyi-Jackson & Ors Judgment Introduction The case of Mercy Global Consult...

Hotel Portfolio II UK Ltd v Ruhan & Anor: New Precedent on Liability for Dishonest Assistance in Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Date: Oct 5, 2023

Hotel Portfolio II UK Ltd v Ruhan & Anor: New Precedent on Liability for Dishonest Assistance in Breach of Fiduciary Duty Introduction The case of Hotel Portfolio II UK Ltd & Anor v Ruhan & Anor...