England and Wales Case Commentaries

Lloyd v R: Establishing Precedents in Sentencing for Historical Sexual Offences

Date: Aug 31, 2023

Lloyd v R: Establishing Precedents in Sentencing for Historical Sexual Offences Introduction The case of Lloyd, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1038) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Affirmation of Inherent Jurisdiction in Declaring Forced Marriages Non-Recognised: SA v Re [2023] EWCA Civ 1003

Date: Aug 31, 2023

Affirmation of Inherent Jurisdiction in Declaring Forced Marriages Non-Recognised: SA v Re [2023] EWCA Civ 1003 Introduction The case of SA, Re (Declaration of Non-Recognition of Marriage) ([2023]...

Sentencing Guidelines for Passive Failure to Report a Death: Analysis of Russell v [2023] EWCA Crim 1080

Date: Aug 31, 2023

Sentencing Guidelines for Passive Failure to Report a Death: Analysis of Russell v [2023] EWCA Crim 1080 Introduction The case of Russell, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1080) presents a pivotal moment in...

Vicarious Liability in Educational Work Experience Placements: Insights from MXX v A Secondary School ([2023] EWCA Civ 996)

Date: Aug 26, 2023

Vicarious Liability in Educational Work Experience Placements: Insights from MXX v A Secondary School ([2023] EWCA Civ 996) Introduction The case of MXX v A Secondary School ([2023] EWCA Civ 996)...

Blake & Ors v Fox [2023] EWCA Civ 1000: Defamation and the Interpretation of Social Media Statements

Date: Aug 26, 2023

Blake & Ors v Fox [2023] EWCA Civ 1000: Defamation and the Interpretation of Social Media Statements Introduction The case of Blake & Ors v Fox ([2023] EWCA Civ 1000) centers on allegations of...

Application of Public Sector Equality Duty in Housing Allocation: Webb-Harnden v London Borough of Waltham Forest

Date: Aug 23, 2023

Application of Public Sector Equality Duty in Housing Allocation: Webb-Harnden v London Borough of Waltham Forest Introduction The case of Webb-Harnden v London Borough of Waltham Forest ([2023] EWCA...

Disclosure and Barring Service v JHB: Clarifying the Limits of Upper Tribunal's Jurisdiction

Date: Aug 18, 2023

Disclosure and Barring Service v JHB: Clarifying the Limits of Upper Tribunal's Jurisdiction Introduction The case of Disclosure and Barring Service v JHB ([2023] EWCA Civ 982) addresses critical...

Otero v Rex [2023] EWCA Crim 981: Refining Exceptional Circumstances in Firearms Offence Sentencing

Date: Aug 17, 2023

Otero v Rex [2023] EWCA Crim 981: Refining Exceptional Circumstances in Firearms Offence Sentencing Introduction The case of Otero v Rex ([2023] EWCA Crim 981) presents a pivotal moment in the...

Limits of Equitable Compound Interest in Competition Law Damages: Granville Technology Group Ltd v LG Display Co. Ltd

Date: Aug 17, 2023

Limits of Equitable Compound Interest in Competition Law Damages: Granville Technology Group Ltd v LG Display Co. Ltd Introduction The case of Granville Technology Group Ltd & Ors v LG Display Co....

Hall & Anor v. R: Reaffirming Sentencing Guidelines in Drug Conspiracy Cases

Date: Aug 17, 2023

Hall & Anor v. R: Reaffirming Sentencing Guidelines in Drug Conspiracy Cases Introduction The case of Hall & Anor, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1167) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Clarifying the Scope of Homelessness and Suitable Accommodation under the Housing Act 1996 – Ahamed v London Borough of Haringey

Date: Aug 12, 2023

Clarifying the Scope of Homelessness and Suitable Accommodation under the Housing Act 1996 – Ahamed v London Borough of Haringey Introduction Ahamed, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of...

Judicial Guidance on Prosecutorial Commentary Regarding Absent Defense Witnesses: Watson & Ors, R. v (Rev1) ([2023] EWCA Crim 960)

Date: Aug 9, 2023

Judicial Guidance on Prosecutorial Commentary Regarding Absent Defense Witnesses: Watson & Ors, R. v (Rev1) ([2023] EWCA Crim 960) Introduction The case of Watson & Ors, R. v (Rev1) ([2023] EWCA Crim...

Malkinson v EWCA Crim: Reinforcing the Significance of Advanced DNA Evidence and Full Disclosure in Ensuring Conviction Safety

Date: Aug 8, 2023

Malkinson v EWCA Crim: Reinforcing the Significance of Advanced DNA Evidence and Full Disclosure in Ensuring Conviction Safety Introduction The case of Malkinson v England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Jibril v England and Wales Court of Appeal: Solicitor Conduct Insufficient to Amend Notice of Appeal

Date: Aug 5, 2023

Jibril v England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division): Solicitor Conduct Insufficient to Amend Notice of Appeal Introduction Jibril, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1052) is a seminal case...

Sentencing Principles for Proceeds of Crime Act Offences: Comprehensive Analysis of Cooper & Ors, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 945)

Date: Aug 5, 2023

Sentencing Principles for Proceeds of Crime Act Offences: Comprehensive Analysis of Cooper & Ors, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 945) Introduction The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) delivered a...

R v Nicholson [2023] EWCA Crim 1086: Upholding Sentencing Guidelines in Grievous Bodily Harm Offenses

Date: Aug 5, 2023

R v Nicholson [2023] EWCA Crim 1086: Upholding Sentencing Guidelines in Grievous Bodily Harm Offenses Introduction The case of R v Nicholson [2023] EWCA Crim 1086 marks a significant development in...

Protecting Privacy in International Data Transfers: Court of Appeal Confirms Investigatory Powers Act 2016's Compatibility Except for Inadequate Transfer Safeguards

Date: Aug 5, 2023

Protecting Privacy in International Data Transfers: Court of Appeal Confirms Investigatory Powers Act 2016's Compatibility Except for Inadequate Transfer Safeguards Introduction The case of National...

Jibril v. R: Reaffirmation of Evidentiary Standards in Criminal Appeals

Date: Aug 5, 2023

Jibril v. R: Reaffirmation of Evidentiary Standards in Criminal Appeals Introduction The case of Jibril v. R ([2023] EWCA Crim 1050) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Unified Approach to Care and Supervision Orders: Insights from JW v [2023] WLR(D) 350

Date: Aug 5, 2023

Unified Approach to Care and Supervision Orders: Insights from JW v [2023] WLR(D) 350 Introduction The case of JW (Child at home under care order) v [2023] WLR(D) 350 adjudicated by the England and...

Upholding Sentencing Proportionality and Totality: Analysis of Mohamed v. [2023] EWCA Crim 1084

Date: Aug 3, 2023

Upholding Sentencing Proportionality and Totality: Analysis of Mohamed v. [2023] EWCA Crim 1084 Introduction The case of Mohamed, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1084 presents a significant examination of...