England and Wales Case Commentaries

Culpability Assessment in Conspiracy to Rob: Insights from R v Simmonds [2023] EWCA Crim 699

Date: May 24, 2023

Culpability Assessment in Conspiracy to Rob: Insights from R v Simmonds [2023] EWCA Crim 699 Introduction R v Simmonds ([2023] EWCA Crim 699) is a significant judgment from the England and Wales...

Admissibility of Uncharged Incidents as Bad Character Evidence in Sexual Offence Cases: AYS, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 730

Date: May 24, 2023

Admissibility of Uncharged Incidents as Bad Character Evidence in Sexual Offence Cases: AYS, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 730 Introduction The case of AYS, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 730 pertains to a...

Clarifying the Incompatibility of Adverse Possession and Licensee Status under the Land Registration Act 2002

Date: May 20, 2023

Clarifying the Incompatibility of Adverse Possession and Licensee Status under the Land Registration Act 2002 Introduction The case of Healey v Fraine & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 549) presents significant...

Redefining the 'Unduly Harsh' Test in Deportation Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of Sicwebu v SSHD ([2023] EWCA Civ 550)

Date: May 20, 2023

Redefining the 'Unduly Harsh' Test in Deportation Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of Sicwebu v SSHD ([2023] EWCA Civ 550) Introduction The case of Sicwebu v Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Yeates v R: Limiting the Application of Statutory Minimum Sentences in Drug Trafficking

Date: May 20, 2023

Yeates v R: Limiting the Application of Statutory Minimum Sentences in Drug Trafficking Introduction Yeates v R ([2023] EWCA Crim 719) is a significant case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court...

Enforceability of Trade Union Check-Off Arrangements under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999

Date: May 20, 2023

Enforceability of Trade Union Check-Off Arrangements under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home Department v Cox & Ors ([2023]...

Broad Application of Section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 Affirmed in Invest Bank PSC v El-Husseini & Ors

Date: May 20, 2023

Broad Application of Section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 Affirmed in Invest Bank PSC v El-Husseini & Ors Introduction The case of Invest Bank PSC v El-Husseini & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 555) examines...

Committal for Contempt in Family Proceedings: Upholding Court Authority in Allami v Fakher [2023] EWCA Civ 532

Date: May 20, 2023

Committal for Contempt in Family Proceedings: Upholding Court Authority in Allami v Fakher [2023] EWCA Civ 532 Introduction Allami v Fakher ([2023] EWCA Civ 532) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Balancing Privacy and Freedom of Expression: Stoute v News Group Newspapers Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 523

Date: May 20, 2023

Balancing Privacy and Freedom of Expression: Stoute v News Group Newspapers Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 523 Introduction The case of Stoute & Anor v News Group Newspapers Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ 523) addresses...

Aligning Historic Sexual Offence Sentencing with Modern Guidelines: Insights from R. v. [Unnamed] [2023] EWCA Crim 666

Date: May 19, 2023

Aligning Historic Sexual Offence Sentencing with Modern Guidelines: Insights from R. v. [Unnamed] [2023] EWCA Crim 666 Introduction The case of R. v. [Unnamed] ([2023] EWCA Crim 666) presents a...

Establishing Judicial Prudence in Consent Orders: Insights from Bogolyubova v Bogolyubov & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 547

Date: May 19, 2023

Establishing Judicial Prudence in Consent Orders: Insights from Bogolyubova v Bogolyubov & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 547 Introduction Bogolyubova v Bogolyubov & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 547) is a landmark...

Bhaur v Equity First Trustees: Clarifying the Limits of Mistake in Tax Avoidance Schemes

Date: May 19, 2023

Bhaur v Equity First Trustees: Clarifying the Limits of Mistake in Tax Avoidance Schemes Introduction Bhaur & Ors v Equity First Trustees (Nevis) Ltd & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 534) is a significant...

Reinforcing the High Threshold for Setting Aside Judgments Based on Fraud: Close Brothers Ltd v Rooster Trucking Company Ltd & Ors [2023]

Date: May 18, 2023

Reinforcing the High Threshold for Setting Aside Judgments Based on Fraud: Close Brothers Ltd v Rooster Trucking Company Ltd & Ors [2023] Introduction The case of Close Brothers Ltd v Rooster...

AB v Worcestershire County Council & Anor [2023]: Establishing Standards for Article 3 in Child Welfare Cases

Date: May 18, 2023

AB v Worcestershire County Council & Anor [2023]: Establishing Standards for Article 3 in Child Welfare Cases Introduction The case of AB v Worcestershire County Council & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 529)...

Affirming Leadership Role and Totality in Sentencing for Large-Scale Drug Conspiracies: Whyte v R [2023] EWCA Crim 625

Date: May 17, 2023

Affirming Leadership Role and Totality in Sentencing for Large-Scale Drug Conspiracies: Whyte v R [2023] EWCA Crim 625 Introduction The case of Whyte, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 625) was heard in the...

Recognition of Victims of Trafficking in Criminal Prosecutions: Insights from Thakoraka-Palmer v R

Date: May 17, 2023

Recognition of Victims of Trafficking in Criminal Prosecutions: Insights from Thakoraka-Palmer v R Introduction The case of Thakoraka-Palmer, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 491) presents a significant...

Totality in Sentencing Multi-Faceted Criminal Offences: An Analysis of Goodspeed R v ([2023] EWCA Crim 624)

Date: May 17, 2023

Totality in Sentencing Multi-Faceted Criminal Offences: An Analysis of Goodspeed R v ([2023] EWCA Crim 624) Introduction The case of Goodspeed, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 624) adjudicated by the England...

Affirming Enhanced Sentencing for Multiple Historical Sexual Offences: R v RR [2023] EWCA Crim 1269

Date: May 17, 2023

Affirming Enhanced Sentencing for Multiple Historical Sexual Offences: R v RR [2023] EWCA Crim 1269 Introduction The case of R v RR [2023] EWCA Crim 1269 adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Establishing Success in Judicial Review Costs: SO v Thanet District Council [2023] EWCA Civ 526

Date: May 17, 2023

Establishing Success in Judicial Review Costs: SO v Thanet District Council [2023] EWCA Civ 526 Introduction In the case of SO, R (On the Application Of) v Thanet District Council (Re Costs) ([2023]...

Enhancing Procedural Fairness in Planning Appeals: Key Takeaways from Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities v Smith & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 514)

Date: May 17, 2023

Enhancing Procedural Fairness in Planning Appeals: Key Takeaways from Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities v Smith & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 514) Introduction The case of...