England and Wales Case Commentaries

Establishing Inadequate Representation in Conspiracy to Murder: Areguy v R [2023] EWCA Crim 669

Date: Jun 15, 2023

Establishing Inadequate Representation in Conspiracy to Murder: Areguy v R [2023] EWCA Crim 669 Introduction Areguy v R [2023] EWCA Crim 669 is a landmark judgment delivered by the England and Wales...

Strict Enforcement of Court Orders Confirmed in ETL v Bonhams: Non-Compliance Leads to Sanctions

Date: Jun 15, 2023

Strict Enforcement of Court Orders Confirmed in ETL v Bonhams: Non-Compliance Leads to Sanctions Introduction The case of Elo Trustees Ltd v Bonhams 1793 Ltd & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 664) pertains to...

Hernandez v EWCA Crim 814: Juror Impartiality and the Porter v McGill Test

Date: Jun 15, 2023

Hernandez v EWCA Crim 814: Juror Impartiality and the Porter v McGill Test Introduction The case of Hernandez v ([2023] EWCA Crim 814) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)...

Affirmation of Informed Consent Principles in Clinical Negligence: An Analysis of Bilal & Anor v St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ([2023] EWCA Civ 605)

Date: Jun 14, 2023

Affirmation of Informed Consent Principles in Clinical Negligence: An Analysis of Bilal & Anor v St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ([2023] EWCA Civ 605) Introduction The case of...

Geo-Minerals GT Ltd v Downing & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 648: Affirming Principles on Amended Pleadings and Cause of Action within Limitation Period

Date: Jun 13, 2023

Geo-Minerals GT Ltd v Downing & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 648 Court of Appeal: Civil Division Date: 12 June 2023 Introduction The case of Geo-Minerals GT Ltd & Anor v Downing & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 648)...

Comprehensive Assessment of Habitual Residence: Insights from EWCA Civ 659 on Jurisdiction Under the Hague Convention

Date: Jun 13, 2023

Comprehensive Assessment of Habitual Residence: Insights from EWCA Civ 659 on Jurisdiction Under the Hague Convention Introduction Case: A (A Child) (Habitual Residence : 1996 Hague Child Protection...

Reinforcing Aggravating Factors in Domestic Violence Sentencing: Patel v R [2023] EWCA Crim 911

Date: Jun 10, 2023

Reinforcing Aggravating Factors in Domestic Violence Sentencing: Patel v R [2023] EWCA Crim 911 Introduction The case of Patel, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 911 addresses critical issues surrounding...

Court of Appeal Reinforces Article 13 Jurisdiction in Hague Convention Child Abduction: N & A [2023] EWCA Civ 623

Date: Jun 10, 2023

Court of Appeal Reinforces Article 13 Jurisdiction in Hague Convention Child Abduction: N & A [2023] EWCA Civ 623 Introduction The case of N & A (1996 Hague Convention: Article 13) ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Ensuring Fair Trial Standards: R v Nash & Anor and Its Implications on Hearsay Evidence and Disclosure Obligations

Date: Jun 10, 2023

Ensuring Fair Trial Standards: R v Nash & Anor and Its Implications on Hearsay Evidence and Disclosure Obligations Introduction The case of R v Nash & Anor [2023] EWCA Crim 654 before the England and...

Pitalia & Anor v NHS England: Reinforcing Procedural Rigour in Jurisdictional Challenges under CPR

Date: Jun 10, 2023

Pitalia & Anor v NHS England: Reinforcing Procedural Rigour in Jurisdictional Challenges under CPR Introduction The case of Pitalia & Anor v NHS England ([2023] EWCA Civ 657) adjudicated by the...

Reaffirming the Finality of Guilty Pleas in Modern Slavery Contexts: Nguyen v EWCA Crim 1376

Date: Jun 10, 2023

Reaffirming the Finality of Guilty Pleas in Modern Slavery Contexts: Nguyen v EWCA Crim 1376 Introduction The case of Nguyen v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1376) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Exceptional Grounds for Reconsideration under Rule 70: Phipps v Priory Education Services Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 652

Date: Jun 10, 2023

Exceptional Grounds for Reconsideration under Rule 70: Phipps v Priory Education Services Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 652 Introduction The case of Phipps v Priory Education Services Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ 652)...

Court of Appeal Establishes Mandatory Opportunity for Representations Before Third-Party Deductions in Benefit Cases

Date: Jun 10, 2023

Court of Appeal Establishes Mandatory Opportunity for Representations Before Third-Party Deductions in Benefit Cases Introduction The case of Timson, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State...

R v Said [2023] EWCA Crim 767: Refining Sentencing in Conspiracy to Acquire Criminal Property

Date: Jun 10, 2023

R v Said [2023] EWCA Crim 767: Refining Sentencing in Conspiracy to Acquire Criminal Property Introduction The case Said, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 767) was adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Obviousness in Patent Law: Court of Appeal Upholds Revocation of MRI-Safe Cochlear Implant Patent in Advanced Bionics v Med-El

Date: Jun 10, 2023

Obviousness in Patent Law: Court of Appeal Upholds Revocation of MRI-Safe Cochlear Implant Patent in Advanced Bionics Ag & Anor v Med-El Elektromedizinische Gerate GmbH ([2023] EWCA Civ 637)...

Tinkler v Esken Ltd [2023]: Establishing Standards for Setting Aside Judgments Obtained by Fraud

Date: Jun 10, 2023

Tinkler v Esken Ltd [2023]: Establishing Standards for Setting Aside Judgments Obtained by Fraud Introduction Tinkler v Esken Ltd (Formerly Stobart Group Ltd) ([2023] EWCA Civ 655) is a landmark...

Discretionary Sentencing in Perverting the Course of Justice: The Wilson Case

Date: Jun 10, 2023

Discretionary Sentencing in Perverting the Course of Justice: The Wilson Case Introduction The case of Wilson, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 673) presents a significant examination of discretionary...

R v Walker & Ors [2023] EWCA Crim 707: Establishing Rigorous Sentencing Standards for Conspiracy to Pervert the Course of Justice

Date: Jun 9, 2023

R v Walker & Ors [2023] EWCA Crim 707: Establishing Rigorous Sentencing Standards for Conspiracy to Pervert the Course of Justice Introduction The case of R v Walker & Ors [2023] EWCA Crim 707...

Binding Nature of Adjudicator Decisions in Serial Adjudications: Sudlows Ltd v Global Switch Estates 1 Ltd

Date: Jun 9, 2023

Binding Nature of Adjudicator Decisions in Serial Adjudications: Sudlows Ltd v Global Switch Estates 1 Ltd Introduction Case: Sudlows Ltd v Global Switch Estates 1 Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ 813) Court:...

Reaffirming Sentencing Guidelines in Fraud and Animal Welfare Cases: Bennett v EWCA 2023

Date: Jun 8, 2023

Reaffirming Sentencing Guidelines in Fraud and Animal Welfare Cases: Bennett v EWCA 2023 Introduction The case of Bennett, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 739) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal...