England and Wales Case Commentaries

Negative Jury Directions in Police Interviews: R v RT [2023] EWCA Crim 1118

Date: Sep 13, 2023

Negative Jury Directions in Police Interviews: R v RT [2023] EWCA Crim 1118 Introduction In the case of R v RT [2023] EWCA Crim 1118, the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)...

Exceptional Circumstances in Sentencing Code: Analysis of Bouhamidi, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1066

Date: Sep 13, 2023

Exceptional Circumstances in Sentencing Code: Analysis of Bouhamidi, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1066 Introduction The case of Bouhamidi, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1066) presents a pivotal moment in the...

Recognition of Victims of Modern Slavery Influencing Criminal Appeals: BSG v R. ([2023] EWCA Crim 1041)

Date: Sep 13, 2023

Recognition of Victims of Modern Slavery Influencing Criminal Appeals: BSG v R. ([2023] EWCA Crim 1041) Introduction The case of BSG v R. ([2023] EWCA Crim 1041) presents a significant judicial...

Roberts v [2023] EWCA Crim 1023: Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines for Combined Alcohol and Drug Impairment in Fatal Careless Driving

Date: Sep 9, 2023

Roberts v [2023] EWCA Crim 1023: Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines for Combined Alcohol and Drug Impairment in Fatal Careless Driving Introduction The case of Roberts v [2023] EWCA Crim 1023 involves...

Establishing Appellate Jurisdiction over Abuse of Process Rulings in Preparatory Hearings

Date: Sep 9, 2023

Establishing Appellate Jurisdiction over Abuse of Process Rulings in Preparatory Hearings Introduction The case of BHQ, R. v (Re Jurisdiction Only) ([2023] EWCA Crim 1018) presents a pivotal moment...

Reaffirmation of Deliberate Dangerous Speeding as an Aggravating Factor in Sentencing: Smith v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1097

Date: Sep 9, 2023

Reaffirmation of Deliberate Dangerous Speeding as an Aggravating Factor in Sentencing: Smith v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1097 Introduction Smith, R. v R is a pivotal judgment delivered by the England and...

Simmonds v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 1063: Reevaluating Sentencing in Light of Vulnerabilities

Date: Sep 9, 2023

Simmonds v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 1063: Reevaluating Sentencing in Light of Vulnerabilities Introduction Simmonds v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 1063 is a pivotal case decided by the England and Wales Court of...

Reaffirming Rigorous Standards for Partial Defenses under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009: Ogonowska v Court of Appeal

Date: Sep 9, 2023

Reaffirming Rigorous Standards for Partial Defenses under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009: Ogonowska v Court of Appeal Introduction The case of Ogonowska, R. v (Rev1) ([2023] EWCA Crim 1021) before...

Court of Appeal Upholds Special Guardianship Order: Comprehensive Analysis of W (Care Proceedings) [2023] EWCA Civ 1251

Date: Sep 7, 2023

Court of Appeal Upholds Special Guardianship Order: Comprehensive Analysis of W (Care Proceedings) [2023] EWCA Civ 1251 Introduction The case of W (Care Proceedings) [2023] EWCA Civ 1251 presents a...

Interpreting "In Respect Of" in the Policyholder Protection Rules: The Precedent Set by Manchikalapati v FSCS

Date: Sep 6, 2023

Interpreting "In Respect Of" in the Policyholder Protection Rules: The Precedent Set by Manchikalapati v FSCS Introduction The case of Manchikalapati & Ors v Financial Services Compensation Scheme...

Affirmation of Fair Trial Procedures and Proper Sentencing in Drug Conspiracy Conviction: Allcock & Anor. R. v

Date: Sep 6, 2023

Affirmation of Fair Trial Procedures and Proper Sentencing in Drug Conspiracy Conviction: Allcock & Anor. R. v Introduction In the landmark case of Allcock & Anor. R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1010), the...

Ali v Crown Court: Reinforcing Standards in Sexual Offences Sentencing

Date: Sep 6, 2023

Ali v Crown Court: Reinforcing Standards in Sexual Offences Sentencing Introduction The case of Ali, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1558) stands as a significant judicial decision within the England and...

Affirmation of Strict Sentencing Guidelines for Firearms Offences under the Firearms Act 1968 in Golding v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1036

Date: Sep 2, 2023

Affirmation of Strict Sentencing Guidelines for Firearms Offences under the Firearms Act 1968 in Golding v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1036 Introduction The case of Golding v R [2023] EWCA Crim 1036 involves...

Norman v EWCA Crim 1112: Expert Testimony and the Ultimate Issue in Criminal Appeals

Date: Sep 2, 2023

Norman v EWCA Crim 1112: Expert Testimony and the Ultimate Issue in Criminal Appeals Introduction In the case of Norman v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1112), the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) examined the...

Disclosure Integrity and Conviction Safety: A Comprehensive Commentary on R v More [2023] EWCA Crim 1005

Date: Sep 2, 2023

Disclosure Integrity and Conviction Safety: A Comprehensive Commentary on R v More [2023] EWCA Crim 1005 Introduction R v More [2023] EWCA Crim 1005 concerns the appellate review of Christopher...

MSC Flaminia Case: Establishing Limits on Liability under the 1976 Limitation Convention

Date: Sep 2, 2023

MSC Flaminia Case: Establishing Limits on Liability under the 1976 Limitation Convention Introduction The case of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA v Stolt Tank Containers BV & Ors (Re "MSC...

Professional Indemnity Insurance Covers Solicitors’ Earned Fees in Liability Claims – RSA v Tughans

Date: Sep 1, 2023

Professional Indemnity Insurance Covers Solicitors’ Earned Fees in Liability Claims – RSA v Tughans Introduction The case of Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd & Ors v Tughans ([2023] EWCA Civ 999)...

Significant Planning and Life Sentencing in Sexual Offences: Anton v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 1039

Date: Sep 1, 2023

Significant Planning and Life Sentencing in Sexual Offences: Anton v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 1039 Introduction In the landmark case of Anton, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1039), the England and Wales Court of...

Appellate Review of Sentencing Guidelines in Malik v. [2023] EWCA Crim 1098

Date: Sep 1, 2023

Appellate Review of Sentencing Guidelines in Malik v. [2023] EWCA Crim 1098 Introduction The case of Malik, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1098 addresses significant issues related to sentencing guidelines in...

Reassessment of Evidence Weighting in Child Custody Emergency Applications: Insights from [2023] EWCA Civ 1004

Date: Aug 31, 2023

Reassessment of Evidence Weighting in Child Custody Emergency Applications: Insights from [2023] EWCA Civ 1004 Introduction The case of T (Children), Re [2023] EWCA Civ 1004 involves crucial...