England and Wales Case Commentaries

Assessing Juror Bias: Comprehensive Commentary on Lajevarti v EWCA Crim 615 (2023)

Date: May 17, 2023

Assessing Juror Bias: Comprehensive Commentary on Lajevarti v EWCA Crim 615 (2023) Introduction The case of Lajevarti, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 615) presented before the England and Wales Court of...

Murphy & Anor v Revenue And Customs [2023]: Landmark Interpretation of ESC B18 in Non-Resident Trusts

Date: May 16, 2023

Murphy & Anor v Revenue And Customs [2023]: Landmark Interpretation of ESC B18 in Non-Resident Trusts Introduction Murphy & Anor v Revenue And Customs [2023] EWCA Civ 497 is a pivotal case heard by...

Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority v Azima & Ors: Establishing New Precedents on Abuse of Process and Set-Aside Counterclaims in Fraud Cases

Date: May 16, 2023

Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority v Azima & Ors: Establishing New Precedents on Abuse of Process and Set-Aside Counterclaims in Fraud Cases Introduction The case of Ras Al Khaimah Investment...

Proportionality in Sentencing Non-Domestic Burglary: Heatley v R [2023] EWCA Crim 599

Date: May 13, 2023

Proportionality in Sentencing Non-Domestic Burglary: Heatley v R [2023] EWCA Crim 599 Introduction The case of Heatley, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 599) was heard in the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Affirmation of Sentencing Discretion for Aggravating Factors in Murder Cases: Brooks v EWCA Crim 544

Date: May 13, 2023

Affirmation of Sentencing Discretion for Aggravating Factors in Murder Cases: Brooks v [2023] EWCA Crim 544 Introduction The case of Brooks, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 544 presents a pivotal moment in the...

Enhanced Sentencing Standards in Sexual Offences: The BHL R. v Case

Date: May 13, 2023

Enhanced Sentencing Standards in Sexual Offences: The BHL R. v Case Introduction The case of BHL, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 728) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)...

Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence in Criminal Appeals: Shinn v EWCA Crim 493

Date: May 13, 2023

Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence in Criminal Appeals: Shinn v EWCA Crim 493 Introduction In the landmark case of Shinn, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 493, the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Establishing Jurisdiction in Drug Supply Offences: Laskowski v R [2023] EWCA Crim 494

Date: May 13, 2023

Establishing Jurisdiction in Drug Supply Offences: Laskowski v R [2023] EWCA Crim 494 Introduction Laskowski v R [2023] EWCA Crim 494 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Clarke v (Rev1): Court of Appeal Upholds Sentence in County Lines Drug Supply Conspiracy

Date: May 12, 2023

Clarke v (Rev1): Court of Appeal Upholds Sentence in County Lines Drug Supply Conspiracy Introduction The case of Clarke, R. v (Rev1) ([2023] EWCA Crim 483) adjudicated in the England and Wales Court...

Assessing Minimum Terms for Severely Aggravated Sexual and Violent Offences: Young, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 546

Date: May 12, 2023

Assessing Minimum Terms for Severely Aggravated Sexual and Violent Offences: Young, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 546 Introduction Young, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 546 is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Hizam & Anor v R: Establishing Sentencing Standards for Large-Scale Drug Conspiracies

Date: May 12, 2023

Hizam & Anor v R: Establishing Sentencing Standards for Large-Scale Drug Conspiracies Introduction In the case of Hizam & Anor v R ([2023] EWCA Crim 628), the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Affirmation of the Ombudsman's Limited Powers: Insights from Piffs Elm Ltd v Commission for Local Administration in England & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 486

Date: May 11, 2023

Affirmation of the Ombudsman's Limited Powers: Insights from Piffs Elm Ltd v Commission for Local Administration in England & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 486 Introduction The case of Piffs Elm Ltd, R (on...

Enhancing Sentencing Proportionality and Totality in Sexual Offences: Bremakumar v. R ([2023] EWCA Crim 545)

Date: May 11, 2023

Enhancing Sentencing Proportionality and Totality in Sexual Offences: Bremakumar v. R ([2023] EWCA Crim 545) Introduction The case of Bremakumar, R. v. ([2023] EWCA Crim 545) presents a critical...

Essential Certainty in Lease Agreements: The Precedent Set by Pretoria Energy v Blankney Estates

Date: May 10, 2023

Essential Certainty in Lease Agreements: The Precedent Set by Pretoria Energy v Blankney Estates Introduction The case of Pretoria Energy Company (Chittering) Ltd v Blankney Estates Ltd ([2023] EWCA...

Clarifying NHS Dental Charges: Court of Appeal Sets Precedent on Mixed Fee Structures and Dishonesty Findings

Date: May 6, 2023

Clarifying NHS Dental Charges: Court of Appeal Sets Precedent on Mixed Fee Structures and Dishonesty Findings Introduction The case of General Dental Council v Williams ([2023] EWCA Civ 481) before...

Thomas v. [2023] EWCA Crim 543: Reevaluating Sentencing Guidelines for Recurrent Burglary Offenders

Date: May 6, 2023

Thomas v. [2023] EWCA Crim 543: Reevaluating Sentencing Guidelines for Recurrent Burglary Offenders Introduction In the landmark case Thomas, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 543, the England and Wales Court of...

Court of Appeal Affirms Sentencing in High-Level Drug Conspiracy: Role-Based Guidelines Applied

Date: May 6, 2023

Court of Appeal Affirms Sentencing in High-Level Drug Conspiracy: Role-Based Guidelines Applied Introduction In the Criminal Division of the England and Wales Court of Appeal, a notable case was...

Reaffirming Appellate Limitations in Fact-Finding Hearings: Insights from T (Fact-Finding: Second Appeal) [2023] EWCA Civ 475

Date: May 6, 2023

Reaffirming Appellate Limitations in Fact-Finding Hearings: Insights from T (Fact-Finding: Second Appeal) [2023] EWCA Civ 475 Introduction The case of T (Fact-Finding: Second Appeal) ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Relief from Sanctions in Amending Claims: CNM Estates v Carvill-Biggs Establishes Critical Standards

Date: May 6, 2023

Relief from Sanctions in Amending Claims: CNM Estates v Carvill-Biggs Establishes Critical Standards Introduction The case of CNM Estates (Tolworth Tower) Ltd v Carvill-Biggs & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Unicredit Bank AG v Euronav NV [2023] EWCA Civ 471: Establishing Retrospective Rights Under COGSA for Security Interests

Date: May 5, 2023

Unicredit Bank AG v Euronav NV [2023] EWCA Civ 471: Establishing Retrospective Rights Under COGSA for Security Interests Introduction The case of Unicredit Bank AG v Euronav NV ([2023] EWCA Civ 471)...