England and Wales Case Commentaries

RS, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1182): Establishing Guidelines on Jury Directions for Consent in Sexual Offences

Date: Jul 20, 2023

RS, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1182): Establishing Guidelines on Jury Directions for Consent in Sexual Offences Introduction The case of RS, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1182) pertains to an appeal in the...

Non-Disclosure of Viability Assessments as a Material Irregularity in Care Proceedings: An Analysis of E (A Child) [2023] EWCA Civ 858

Date: Jul 20, 2023

Non-Disclosure of Viability Assessments as a Material Irregularity in Care Proceedings: An Analysis of E (A Child) [2023] EWCA Civ 858 Introduction The case of E (A Child: Care Proceedings Fact...

Swinbourne v EWCA Crim 906: Clarifying Minimum Sentencing and Deferred Sentencing in Domestic Burglary Cases

Date: Jul 20, 2023

Swinbourne v EWCA Crim 906: Clarifying Minimum Sentencing and Deferred Sentencing in Domestic Burglary Cases Introduction The case of Swinbourne, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 906) adjudicated by the...

Clarifying Jurisdiction of Preparatory Hearings in Terrorism Offences: The Miah v Case

Date: Jul 19, 2023

Clarifying Jurisdiction of Preparatory Hearings in Terrorism Offences: The Miah v Case Introduction The case of Miah, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 928) presents a significant examination of procedural...

Da Silva Neto: Clarifying the Totality Principle in Sentencing Multiple Sexual Offences

Date: Jul 19, 2023

Da Silva Neto: Clarifying the Totality Principle in Sentencing Multiple Sexual Offences Introduction The case of Da Silva Neto, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1110) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court...

Reaffirming the Standards for Obviousness in Patent Claims: Analysis of Vernacare Ltd v Moulded Fibre Products Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ 841)

Date: Jul 19, 2023

Reaffirming the Standards for Obviousness in Patent Claims: Analysis of Vernacare Ltd v Moulded Fibre Products Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ 841) Introduction The case Vernacare Ltd v Moulded Fibre Products...

Clarifying Culpability A in Sexual Offences: Iercosan R v [2023] EWCA Crim 934

Date: Jul 19, 2023

Clarifying Culpability A in Sexual Offences: Iercosan R v [2023] EWCA Crim 934 Introduction The case of Iercosan, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 934 represents a pivotal moment in the interpretation and...

Court of Appeal's Clarification on Schedule 21 Application in Murder Sentencing: Craig R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 893

Date: Jul 19, 2023

Court of Appeal's Clarification on Schedule 21 Application in Murder Sentencing: Craig R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 893 Introduction The case of Steven Paul Craig v Rex, reported in [2023] EWCA Crim 893,...

Clarke v Attorney General [2023]: Affirming Judicial Flexibility in Sentencing for Drug Conspiracies

Date: Jul 19, 2023

Clarke v Attorney General [2023]: Affirming Judicial Flexibility in Sentencing for Drug Conspiracies Introduction The case of Clarke, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 933) before the England and Wales Court of...

Balancing Open Justice and Trade Secret Protection: Insights from JC Bamford Excavators Ltd v Manitou UK Ltd & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 840)

Date: Jul 18, 2023

Balancing Open Justice and Trade Secret Protection: Insights from JC Bamford Excavators Ltd v Manitou UK Ltd & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 840) Introduction The case of JC Bamford Excavators Ltd v Manitou...

Intentionality in the Mohammed v (Rev1) Judgment: Establishing Precedents in Murder Convictions

Date: Jul 15, 2023

Intentionality in the Mohammed v (Rev1) Judgment: Establishing Precedents in Murder Convictions Introduction The case of Mohammed, R. v (Rev1) ([2023] EWCA Crim 974) presented before the England and...

Establishing Jurisdictional Boundaries for Independent Adjudicators in Prison Discipline: Secretary of State for Justice v Kane

Date: Jul 15, 2023

Establishing Jurisdictional Boundaries for Independent Adjudicators in Prison Discipline: Secretary of State for Justice v Kane Introduction The case of Secretary of State for Justice v Kane ([2023]...

Enhancing Sentencing Standards for Sexual Offences: Analysis of Luckhurst, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 852)

Date: Jul 15, 2023

Enhancing Sentencing Standards for Sexual Offences: Analysis of Luckhurst, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 852) Introduction The case of Alan Luckhurst, a 37-year-old male, stands as a significant precedent...

Sentencing in Domestic Assault: R. v. Blenman [2023] EWCA Crim 851

Date: Jul 15, 2023

Sentencing in Domestic Assault: R. v. Blenman [2023] EWCA Crim 851 Introduction The case of R. v. Blenman [2023] EWCA Crim 851 serves as a pivotal moment in the jurisprudence surrounding sentencing...

Balancing Impartiality and Freedom of Expression: The Star China v. Ofcom Judgment

Date: Jul 15, 2023

Balancing Impartiality and Freedom of Expression: The Star China v. Ofcom Judgment Introduction The case of Star China Media Ltd v Office of Communications [2023] EWCA Civ 843 presents a pivotal...

Henkoma v EWCA Crim 808: Affirming Public Interest in Prosecuting Firearms Offences Involving VOTs

Date: Jul 15, 2023

Henkoma v EWCA Crim 808: Affirming Public Interest in Prosecuting Firearms Offences Involving VOTs Introduction Henkoma, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 808) is a significant case adjudicated by the England...

Braceurself Ltd v NHS England: Clarifying the Scope of Respondent's Notices and Cross-Appeals

Date: Jul 15, 2023

Braceurself Ltd v NHS England: Clarifying the Scope of Respondent's Notices and Cross-Appeals Introduction The case of Braceurself Ltd v NHS England ([2023] EWCA Civ 837) addresses a pivotal issue...

Vodafone Ltd v Potting Shed Bar and Gardens Ltd & Anor: Clarifying Party Status under the Electronic Communications Code

Date: Jul 15, 2023

Vodafone Ltd v Potting Shed Bar and Gardens Ltd & Anor: Clarifying Party Status under the Electronic Communications Code Introduction The case of Vodafone Ltd v Potting Shed Bar and Gardens Ltd &...

Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence and Propensity in Criminal Appeals: An Analysis of Kawa & Anor v R. ([2023] EWCA Crim 845)

Date: Jul 15, 2023

Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence and Propensity in Criminal Appeals: An Analysis of Kawa & Anor v R. ([2023] EWCA Crim 845) Introduction The case of Kawa & Anor v R. ([2023] EWCA Crim 845)...

Comprehensive Commentary on U3 v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 811)

Date: Jul 15, 2023

Expansion of SIAC's Appellate Authority in National Security Deprivation Cases: Analysis of U3 v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 811) Introduction U3 v Secretary of...