England and Wales Case Commentaries

Clarifying Consent and Legal Parenthood in Same-Sex Partnerships: The S (Children) [2023] EWCA Civ 897 Judgment

Date: Jul 28, 2023

Clarifying Consent and Legal Parenthood in Same-Sex Partnerships: The S (Children) [2023] EWCA Civ 897 Judgment Introduction The case of S (Children: Parentage and Jurisdiction) [2023] EWCA Civ 897...

Extended Time for Appeal Refused in Samuels v. EWCA Crim 1103: Implications for Diminished Responsibility Defenses

Date: Jul 28, 2023

Extended Time for Appeal Refused in Samuels v. EWCA Crim 1103: Implications for Diminished Responsibility Defenses Introduction The case of Samuels, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1103) presents a...

Reversing Judicial Errors: The ALD, R. v Case and Its Implications for Rape Allegation Trials

Date: Jul 28, 2023

Reversing Judicial Errors: The ALD, R. v Case and Its Implications for Rape Allegation Trials Introduction The case of ALD, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 967) represents a pivotal moment in the legal...

Impact of Mental Disorders on Sentencing: A Comprehensive Analysis of McDonagh v [2023] EWCA Crim 1083

Date: Jul 28, 2023

Impact of Mental Disorders on Sentencing: A Comprehensive Analysis of McDonagh v [2023] EWCA Crim 1083 Introduction The case of McDonagh v [2023] EWCA Crim 1083 presents a pivotal moment in the...

Defining 'Accommodation' for Intentional Homelessness: Insights from Hodge v Folkestone and Hythe DC [2023] EWCA Civ 896

Date: Jul 28, 2023

Defining 'Accommodation' for Intentional Homelessness: Insights from Hodge v Folkestone and Hythe DC [2023] EWCA Civ 896 Introduction Hodge v Folkestone and Hythe District Council ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Refining the Definition of Transnational Matters in European Works Council Agreements: Olsten v Adecco

Date: Jul 27, 2023

Refining the Definition of Transnational Matters in European Works Council Agreements: Olsten (UK) Holdings Ltd v Adecco Group Introduction The case of Olsten (UK) Holdings Ltd v Adecco Group...

El Diwany v Solicitors Regulation Authority: Reinforcing the Framework for General Civil Restraint Orders Against Persistent Meritless Litigation

Date: Jul 27, 2023

El Diwany v Solicitors Regulation Authority: Reinforcing the Framework for General Civil Restraint Orders Against Persistent Meritless Litigation Introduction El Diwany v Solicitors Regulation...

Expansion of Foreign Act of State Rule: Commercial and Public Policy Exceptions Affirmed in Crane Bank v DFCU Bank

Date: Jul 27, 2023

Expansion of Foreign Act of State Rule: Commercial and Public Policy Exceptions Affirmed in Crane Bank v DFCU Bank Introduction The case of Crane Bank Ltd & Ors v DFCU Bank Ltd & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Denton Tests Applied to CPR Part 13.3: Insights from FXF v English Karate Federation Ltd & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 891

Date: Jul 27, 2023

Denton Tests Applied to CPR Part 13.3: Insights from FXF v English Karate Federation Ltd & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 891 Introduction The case of FXF v English Karate Federation Ltd & Anor ([2023] EWCA...

Re-defining Credibility and Risk Assessment in Political Asylum Cases: WAS (Pakistan) v Home Department

Date: Jul 27, 2023

Re-defining Credibility and Risk Assessment in Political Asylum Cases: WAS (Pakistan) v Home Department Introduction The case of WAS (Pakistan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2023]...

Preservation of Convictions Amid Alleged Police Misconduct: Moorby v EWCA Crim 942

Date: Jul 27, 2023

Preservation of Convictions Amid Alleged Police Misconduct: Moorby v EWCA Crim 942 Introduction The case of Moorby, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 942) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

C (Child: Ability to Instruct Solicitor) [2023] EWCA Civ 889: Comprehensive Commentary

Date: Jul 27, 2023

Reversing Autonomy: The Ability of a Child to Instruct Solicitors in Care Proceedings Introduction The case C (Child: Ability to Instruct Solicitor) ([2023] EWCA Civ 889) marks a significant...

Defamation Damages and Litigation Misconduct: The Precedent Set in Wright v McCormack

Date: Jul 27, 2023

Defamation Damages and Litigation Misconduct: The Precedent Set in Wright v McCormack Introduction Wright v McCormack ([2023] EWCA Civ 892) is a landmark case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Balancing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Manslaughter Sentencing: Pool v R [2023] EWCA Crim 946

Date: Jul 26, 2023

Balancing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Manslaughter Sentencing: Pool v R [2023] EWCA Crim 946 Introduction Pool v R [2023] EWCA Crim 946 is a significant case adjudicated by the England and...

Costs in Child Abduction Cases: Re N and A [2023] EWCA Civ 623

Date: Jul 26, 2023

Costs in Child Abduction Cases: Re N and A [2023] EWCA Civ 623 Introduction The case of Re N and A (1996 Hague Convention: Costs) [2023] EWCA Civ 623 involves a Ukrainian family seeking the return of...

Gopee v Crown Court at Southwark: Establishing the Protocol for Civil Restraint Orders Without Hearing

Date: Jul 26, 2023

Gopee v Crown Court at Southwark: Establishing the Protocol for Civil Restraint Orders Without Hearing Introduction The case of Gopee v Crown Court at Southwark ([2023] EWCA Civ 881) marks a...

Hobbs & Anor v R [2023] EWCA Crim 938: Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines in Drug Conspiracy and Role Assessment

Date: Jul 26, 2023

Hobbs & Anor v R [2023] EWCA Crim 938: Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines in Drug Conspiracy and Role Assessment Introduction The case of Hobbs & Anor v R [2023] EWCA Crim 938 presents a pivotal moment...

R v Islam & Anor: Reinforcing the Stringent Requirements for Fresh Evidence under Section 23 Criminal Appeal Act 1968

Date: Jul 26, 2023

R v Islam & Anor: Reinforcing the Stringent Requirements for Fresh Evidence under Section 23 Criminal Appeal Act 1968 Introduction The case of R v Islam & Anor [2023] EWCA Crim 1181 addresses...

Balancing Patient Autonomy and Clinical Responsibility: Insights from JJ v Spectrum Community Health CIC

Date: Jul 26, 2023

Balancing Patient Autonomy and Clinical Responsibility: Insights from JJ v Spectrum Community Health CIC Introduction The case of JJ v Spectrum Community Health CIC ([2023] EWCA Civ 885) presents a...

Managing Conflicts of Interest in Collective Proceedings: Insights from UK Trucks Claim Ltd v Stellantis NV & Ors

Date: Jul 26, 2023

Managing Conflicts of Interest in Collective Proceedings: Insights from UK Trucks Claim Ltd v Stellantis NV & Ors Introduction The case of UK Trucks Claim Ltd v Stellantis NV & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ...