England and Wales Case Commentaries

Zarazadeh v EWCA Crim 822: Upholding the Sanctity of Appeal Timelines and Evidentiary Standards in Sexual Offence Convictions

Date: Jun 30, 2023

Zarazadeh v EWCA Crim 822: Upholding the Sanctity of Appeal Timelines and Evidentiary Standards in Sexual Offence Convictions Introduction The case of Zarazadeh, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 822) is a...

Clarifying Sentencing for Intentional Strangulation in Domestic Abuse Cases: Hartland v R [2023] EWCA Crim 790

Date: Jun 30, 2023

Clarifying Sentencing for Intentional Strangulation in Domestic Abuse Cases: Hartland v R [2023] EWCA Crim 790 Introduction Hartland v R [2023] EWCA Crim 790 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Affirming Category B Culpability in Unlawful Act Manslaughter Despite Lack of Premeditation: Hall v EWCA Crim 797

Date: Jun 30, 2023

Affirming Category B Culpability in Unlawful Act Manslaughter Despite Lack of Premeditation: Hall v EWCA Crim 797 Introduction The case of Hall, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 797 presents a significant...

Comprehensive Commentary on AAA (Syria) & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2023] EWCA Civ 745)

Date: Jun 30, 2023

Establishing Rwanda as a Safe Third Country: A Comprehensive Commentary on AAA (Syria) & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2023] EWCA Civ 745) Introduction The case of AAA (Syria) &...

Recognizing Victim Status in Trafficking Cases: Comprehensive Analysis of AJW, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 803

Date: Jun 30, 2023

Recognizing Victim Status in Trafficking Cases: Comprehensive Analysis of AJW, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 803 Introduction The case of AJW, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 803 examines critical aspects of...

Refining Standards for Care and Placement Orders: Insights from ADA (Children: Care and Placement Orders) [2023] EWCA Civ 743

Date: Jun 30, 2023

Refining Standards for Care and Placement Orders: Insights from ADA (Children: Care and Placement Orders) [2023] EWCA Civ 743 Introduction The case of ADA (Children: Care and Placement Orders) [2023]...

Reforming Adequacy of Reasons in Family Court Judgments: Insights from T & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 757

Date: Jun 30, 2023

Reforming Adequacy of Reasons in Family Court Judgments: Insights from T & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 757 Introduction T & Ors (Children: Adequacy of Reasons) ([2023] EWCA Civ 757) is a landmark case...

Tabbitt v Clark: Judicial Restraint in Enforcing QOCS Rules Amid Procedural Amendments

Date: Jun 29, 2023

Tabbitt v Clark: Judicial Restraint in Enforcing QOCS Rules Amid Procedural Amendments Introduction In the pivotal case of Tabbitt v Clark ([2023] EWCA Civ 744), the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Comprehensive Commentary on Jackson, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 735: Reinforcing the Integrity of Loss of Control Defenses in the Context of Coercive Control

Date: Jun 29, 2023

Reinforcing the Integrity of Loss of Control Defenses in the Context of Coercive Control: An Analysis of Jackson, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 735 Introduction The case of Jackson, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 735...

Kombi v: Establishing Judicial Boundaries in Varying Sexual Risk Orders

Date: Jun 28, 2023

Kombi v: Establishing Judicial Boundaries in Varying Sexual Risk Orders Introduction The case Kombi, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 784) examined the intricacies surrounding the enforcement and variation of...

Wharmby v R: Defining Sentencing Norms for Conspiracy and Firearms Offences

Date: Jun 28, 2023

Wharmby v R: Defining Sentencing Norms for Conspiracy and Firearms Offences Introduction The case of Wharmby, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 801) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Malik v Henley Homes Plc: Enforcing Director's Loan Accountability

Date: Jun 28, 2023

Malik v Henley Homes Plc: Enforcing Director's Loan Accountability Introduction Case: Malik v Henley Homes Plc ([2023] EWCA Civ 726) Court: England and Wales Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Date:...

Enhanced Requirements for Psychological Assessments in Child Care Proceedings: Analysis of E (A Child) [2023] EWCA Civ 721

Date: Jun 28, 2023

Enhanced Requirements for Psychological Assessments in Child Care Proceedings: Analysis of E (A Child) [2023] EWCA Civ 721 Introduction The case of E (A Child) (Care and Placement Orders) ([2023]...

Loss Carry-Back Claims and Amendment Timelines: The EWCA's Decision in Civic Environmental Systems Ltd v HMRC [2023] EWCA Civ 722

Date: Jun 27, 2023

Loss Carry-Back Claims and Amendment Timelines: The EWCA's Decision in Civic Environmental Systems Ltd v HMRC [2023] EWCA Civ 722 Introduction The case of Civic Environmental Systems Ltd v Revenue...

Assessing Fitness and Propriety at Decision Time: A New Precedent for First-tier Tribunal Jurisdiction under the Housing Act 2004

Date: Jun 27, 2023

Assessing Fitness and Propriety at Decision Time: A New Precedent for First-tier Tribunal Jurisdiction under the Housing Act 2004 Introduction The case of Waltham Forest London Borough Council v...

Cost Capping in Subsidy Control: Insights from Durham County Council v The Durham Company Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 729

Date: Jun 27, 2023

Cost Capping in Subsidy Control: Insights from Durham County Council v The Durham Company Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 729 Introduction The case of Durham County Council v The Durham Company Ltd ([2023] EWCA...

Clarifying Permitted Development: Save Britain's Heritage v Herefordshire Council [2023] EWCA Civ 723

Date: Jun 24, 2023

Clarifying Permitted Development: Save Britain's Heritage v Herefordshire Council [2023] EWCA Civ 723 Introduction In the landmark case of Save Britain's Heritage, R (On the Application Of) v...

Kessie-Adjei v Secretary of State for Justice: Affirmation of Licence Revocation Procedures and Non-Arbitrariness under Article 5(1)

Date: Jun 24, 2023

Affirmation of Licence Revocation Procedures and Non-Arbitrariness under Article 5(1): Kessie-Adjei v Secretary of State for Justice [2023] EWCA Civ 720 Introduction The case of Kessie-Adjei v...

Agbaje v Robert Frew Medical Company Ltd: Establishing the Proper Interpretation of Shareholder Agreements and Interest Awards

Date: Jun 24, 2023

Agbaje v Robert Frew Medical Company Ltd: Establishing the Proper Interpretation of Shareholder Agreements and Interest Awards Introduction The case of Agbaje v Robert Frew Medical Company Ltd...

Upholding Fair Trial Rights in Cases Involving Child Witnesses: Mason v EWCA Crim 777 [2023]

Date: Jun 24, 2023

Upholding Fair Trial Rights in Cases Involving Child Witnesses: Mason v EWCA Crim 777 [2023] Introduction Mason v [2023] EWCA Crim 777 is a significant case heard by the England and Wales Court of...