England and Wales Case Commentaries

Defining 'Constructive Custody' for Habeas Corpus: Insights from C3 & Anor v Secretary of State [2023] EWCA Civ 444

Date: Apr 26, 2023

Defining 'Constructive Custody' for Habeas Corpus: Insights from C3 & Anor v The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs [2023] EWCA Civ 444 Introduction The case C3 & Anor...

Clarifying Standards for Dishonesty and Fiduciary Duties: Insights from Floreat Investment Management Ltd v Churchill & Ors

Date: Apr 26, 2023

Clarifying Standards for Dishonesty and Fiduciary Duties: Insights from Floreat Investment Management Ltd v Churchill & Ors Introduction In the landmark case of Floreat Investment Management Ltd v...

Kodaolu & Anor v R: Affirming Judicial Discretion in Applying Sentencing Guidelines for Conspirators in Robbery

Date: Apr 26, 2023

Kodaolu & Anor v R: Affirming Judicial Discretion in Applying Sentencing Guidelines for Conspirators in Robbery Introduction The case of Kodaolu & Anor v R ([2023] EWCA Crim 525) presents a pivotal...

Objective Justification for Differential Treatment in Domestic Violence Concession Applications Based on Immigration Status

Date: Apr 26, 2023

Objective Justification for Differential Treatment in Domestic Violence Concession Applications Based on Immigration Status Introduction The case of SWP, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of...

Recognition of Neurodevelopmental Disorders as Mitigating Factors in Sentencing: Gulzar, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 630

Date: Apr 26, 2023

Recognition of Neurodevelopmental Disorders as Mitigating Factors in Sentencing: Gulzar, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 630 Introduction The case of Gulzar, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 630) adjudicated by the...

Optis Cellular Technology LLC v Apple Retail UK Ltd: Establishing the Non-Obviousness of Specific RNG Implementations in Patent Claims

Date: Apr 26, 2023

Optis Cellular Technology LLC v Apple Retail UK Ltd: Establishing the Non-Obviousness of Specific RNG Implementations in Patent Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Optis Cellular Technology...

Dunn & Anor, R. v: Establishing Precedents in Modern Slavery and Control of Prostitution

Date: Apr 26, 2023

Dunn & Anor, R. v: Establishing Precedents in Modern Slavery and Control of Prostitution Introduction The case of Dunn & Anor, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 527) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court...

Parry & Ors v R: Higher Culpability Standards for Manslaughter Sentencing

Date: Apr 22, 2023

Parry & Ors v R: Higher Culpability Standards for Manslaughter Sentencing Introduction The case of Parry & Ors v R ([2023] EWCA Crim 421) addresses critical issues surrounding the sentencing of...

Mitchell v [Respondent]: Denial of Extension of Time for Appeal in Criminal Conviction for Drug Offenses

Date: Apr 22, 2023

Mitchell v [Respondent]: Denial of Extension of Time for Appeal in Criminal Conviction for Drug Offenses Introduction In the case of Mitchell, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 424), the England and Wales Court...

'Live and/or Work' Defined: AHGR Lyd v Kane-Laverack & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 428

Date: Apr 22, 2023

'Live and/or Work' Defined: AHGR Lyd v Kane-Laverack & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 428 Introduction The case of AHGR Lyd v Kane-Laverack & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 428) addresses the interpretation of the...

Harrington v Secretary of State for Work And Pensions: UK Legislation Prevails in Cross-Border Disability Benefit Claims

Date: Apr 22, 2023

Harrington v Secretary of State for Work And Pensions: UK Legislation Prevails in Cross-Border Disability Benefit Claims Introduction The case of Harrington v Secretary of State for Work And Pensions...

Quadra Commodities SA v XL Insurance Company SE & Ors: Affirming Broad Insurable Interests in Marine Cargo Insurance

Date: Apr 22, 2023

Quadra Commodities SA v XL Insurance Company SE & Ors: Affirming Broad Insurable Interests in Marine Cargo Insurance Introduction In the case of Quadra Commodities SA v XL Insurance Company SE & Ors...

Hunt v Ubhi [2023]: Reinforcing the Default Requirement for Unlimited Cross-Undertakings in Provisional Liquidator’s Freezing Orders

Date: Apr 20, 2023

Hunt v Ubhi [2023] EWCA Civ 417: Reinforcing the Default Requirement for Unlimited Cross-Undertakings in Provisional Liquidator’s Freezing Orders Introduction The case of Hunt v Ubhi ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Roberts v R [2023]: Standards for Appeals and Fresh Evidence in Criminal Cases

Date: Apr 20, 2023

Roberts v R [2023]: Standards for Appeals and Fresh Evidence in Criminal Cases Introduction The case of Roberts, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 477) heard by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Rees v [2023] EWCA Crim 487: Judicial Indications and the Safeguarding of Safe Convictions

Date: Apr 20, 2023

Rees v [2023] EWCA Crim 487: Judicial Indications and the Safeguarding of Safe Convictions Introduction The case of Rees v (2023) EWCA Crim 487 addresses critical issues surrounding the integrity of...

Clarifying Co-Insurance Defenses and Subrogation Rights in Construction Contracts: An Analysis of FM Conway Ltd v The Rugby Football Union

Date: Apr 20, 2023

Clarifying Co-Insurance Defenses and Subrogation Rights in Construction Contracts: An Analysis of FM Conway Ltd v The Rugby Football Union Introduction In the case of FM Conway Ltd v The Rugby...

Balogun v Secretary of State: Clarifying Retained Residence Rights Amid Divorce and Imprisonment

Date: Apr 20, 2023

Balogun v Secretary of State: Clarifying Retained Residence Rights Amid Divorce and Imprisonment Introduction Balogun v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2023] EWCA Civ 414) is a pivotal...

M (A Child: Leave To Oppose Adoption) [2023] EWCA Civ 404: Establishing the Threshold for Parental Opposition in Adoption Proceedings

Date: Apr 19, 2023

M (A Child: Leave To Oppose Adoption) [2023] EWCA Civ 404: Establishing the Threshold for Parental Opposition in Adoption Proceedings Introduction The case of M (A Child: Leave To Oppose Adoption)...

Judicial Review of Section 77(1) Direction: SO v Thanet District Council

Date: Apr 15, 2023

Judicial Review of Section 77(1) Direction: SO v Thanet District Council Introduction The case of SO, R (On the Application Of) v Thanet District Council ([2023] EWCA Civ 398) addresses the legality...

Enhancing Clarity in Employment Tribunal Claims: Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd v Clark & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 386)

Date: Apr 7, 2023

Enhancing Clarity in Employment Tribunal Claims: Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd v Clark & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 386) Introduction The case of Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd v Clark & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ...