England and Wales Case Commentaries

Security of Tenure and Estoppel in Avondale Park Ltd v Miss Delaney's Nursery Schools Ltd

Date: Jun 8, 2023

Security of Tenure and Estoppel in Avondale Park Ltd v Miss Delaney's Nursery Schools Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ 641) Introduction The case of Avondale Park Ltd v Miss Delaney's Nursery Schools Ltd ([2023]...

Enhancing Accountability in Organized Crime: The Simpson v. [2023] EWCA Crim 734 Judgment

Date: Jun 8, 2023

Enhancing Accountability in Organized Crime: The Simpson v. [2023] EWCA Crim 734 Judgment Introduction The case of Simpson, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 734) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Establishing Reasonable Excuse for Tax Non-Payment: Archer v HMRC ([2023] EWCA Civ 626)

Date: Jun 8, 2023

Establishing Reasonable Excuse for Tax Non-Payment: Archer v HMRC ([2023] EWCA Civ 626) Introduction The case of Archer v HM Revenue and Customs ([2023] EWCA Civ 626) brought before the England and...

Affirmation of A1 Categorization for Threat to Kill in Juvenile Offenders: McKeegans R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 912

Date: Jun 8, 2023

Affirmation of A1 Categorization for Threat to Kill in Juvenile Offenders: McKeegans R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 912 Introduction McKeegans R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 912) is a significant case adjudicated by...

Walton v Pickerings Solicitors & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 602: Establishing the Integrity of Claim Form Issuance under CPR

Date: Jun 7, 2023

Walton v Pickerings Solicitors & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 602: Establishing the Integrity of Claim Form Issuance under CPR Introduction The case of Walton v Pickerings Solicitors & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Avon Ground Rents Ltd v Canary Gateway: Defining 'Long Lease' for Shared Ownership Leases Exceeding 21 Years

Date: May 31, 2023

Avon Ground Rents Ltd v Canary Gateway: Defining 'Long Lease' for Shared Ownership Leases Exceeding 21 Years Introduction The case of Avon Ground Rents Ltd v Canary Gateway (Block A) RTM Company Ltd...

Sentencing of Young Offenders: ZA, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 596

Date: May 27, 2023

Sentencing of Young Offenders: ZA, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 596 Introduction The case of ZA, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 596 deals with the complexities of sentencing children and young people involved in...

Mbazira v [2023] EWCA Crim 658: Establishing Precedents on Blackmail and Sentencing

Date: May 27, 2023

Mbazira v [2023] EWCA Crim 658: Establishing Precedents on Blackmail and Sentencing Introduction The case of Mbazira, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 658 adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Bui v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Advance Universal Credit Payments for Claimants Without NINo

Date: May 26, 2023

Bui v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Advance Universal Credit Payments for Claimants Without NINo Introduction The case of Bui v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Ferns v. R. [2023] EWCA Crim 647: Strengthening the Standard for Immediate Custody Sentences in Assault Cases

Date: May 26, 2023

Ferns v. R. [2023] EWCA Crim 647: Strengthening the Standard for Immediate Custody Sentences in Assault Cases Introduction The case of Ferns v. R. ([2023] EWCA Crim 647) adjudicated by the England...

Refining Sentencing for Extremist Organisation Membership: Insights from Davies v R [2023]

Date: May 26, 2023

Refining Sentencing for Extremist Organisation Membership: Insights from Davies v R [2023] EWCA Crim 732 Introduction The case of Davies, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 732 presents a pivotal moment in the...

Substantial Completion in Unauthorized Green Belt Developments: Devine v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities [2023] EWCA Civ 601

Date: May 26, 2023

Substantial Completion in Unauthorized Green Belt Developments: Devine v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities [2023] EWCA Civ 601 Introduction The case of Devine v Secretary...

Estoppel by Convention and Damages for Breach of Contract in Property Beneficial Interests: Comprehensive Analysis of McCarthy v Jones & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 589

Date: May 26, 2023

Estoppel by Convention and Damages for Breach of Contract in Property Beneficial Interests: Comprehensive Analysis of McCarthy v Jones & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 589 Introduction The Court of Appeal...

Structured Sentencing and Totality in Sexual Offences: Analysis of Higgins v R [2023] EWCA Crim 644

Date: May 26, 2023

Structured Sentencing and Totality in Sexual Offences: Analysis of Higgins v R [2023] EWCA Crim 644 Introduction The case of Higgins v R [2023] EWCA Crim 644 revolves around the sentencing of the...

Extension of Time Denied in Criminal Appeal Due to Unjustifiable Delay: MT v R [2023] EWCA Crim 558

Date: May 25, 2023

Extension of Time Denied in Criminal Appeal Due to Unjustifiable Delay: MT v R [2023] EWCA Crim 558 Introduction The case of MT v R [2023] EWCA Crim 558 involves the appellant, MT, who was convicted...

Sines v R: Reinforcing the Standards for Activating Suspended Sentence Orders in Cases Involving Mental Health Considerations

Date: May 25, 2023

Sines v R: Reinforcing the Standards for Activating Suspended Sentence Orders in Cases Involving Mental Health Considerations Introduction The case of Sines, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 713) before the...

Hague-Visby Rules Time Bar Extends to Post-Discharge Misdelivery Claims: FIMBank PLC v KCH Shipping Co Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 569

Date: May 25, 2023

Hague-Visby Rules Time Bar Extends to Post-Discharge Misdelivery Claims: FIMBank PLC v KCH Shipping Co Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 569 Introduction The appellate case of FIMBank PLC v KCH Shipping Co Ltd...

Assessment of Cumulative Vulnerability in Sentencing Sexual Offences: Andes R v [2023] EWCA Crim 715

Date: May 25, 2023

Assessment of Cumulative Vulnerability in Sentencing Sexual Offences: Andes R v [2023] EWCA Crim 715 Introduction The case of Andes, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 715 before the England and Wales Court of...

Establishing Leading Role in County Lines Drug Conspiracies: Insights from Shergold v R [2023] EWCA Crim 646

Date: May 25, 2023

Establishing Leading Role in County Lines Drug Conspiracies: Insights from Shergold v R [2023] EWCA Crim 646 Introduction Shergold v R [2023] EWCA Crim 646 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines for Causing Death by Dangerous Driving: R v Haslam [2023] EWCA Crim 661

Date: May 24, 2023

Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines for Causing Death by Dangerous Driving: R v Haslam [2023] EWCA Crim 661 Introduction The case of R v Haslam [2023] EWCA Crim 661 addressed significant issues...