England and Wales Case Commentaries

Application of Section 233 of the Local Government Act 1972 to Housing Notices: Birmingham City Council v Bravington

Date: Mar 23, 2023

Application of Section 233 of the Local Government Act 1972 to Housing Notices: Birmingham City Council v Bravington Introduction The case of Birmingham City Council v Bravington ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Reeves v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 384: Reevaluation of Sentencing under Schedule 21

Date: Mar 22, 2023

Reeves v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 384: Reevaluation of Sentencing under Schedule 21 Introduction Reeves v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 384 is a pivotal case heard by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Geoquip Marine Operations AG v Tower Resources Cameroon SA & Anor: Clarifying Contractual Standby Charge Entitlements for Concurrent Delays

Date: Mar 22, 2023

Geoquip Marine Operations AG v Tower Resources Cameroon SA & Anor: Clarifying Contractual Standby Charge Entitlements for Concurrent Delays Introduction The case of Geoquip Marine Operations AG v...

Recovery Partners GP Ltd & Anor v Rukhadze & Ors: Establishing the Boundaries of Fiduciary Profit Accountability

Date: Mar 22, 2023

Recovery Partners GP Ltd & Anor v Rukhadze & Ors: Establishing the Boundaries of Fiduciary Profit Accountability Introduction The case of Recovery Partners GP Ltd & Anor v Rukhadze & Ors ([2023] EWCA...

Sentencing Adults for Historical Child Offenses: Insights from R v Ahmed & Ors, R v (2023)

Date: Mar 18, 2023

Sentencing Adults for Historical Child Offenses: Insights from R v Ahmed & Ors, R v ([2023] EWCA Crim 281) Introduction The landmark judgment in R v Ahmed & Ors, R v ([2023] EWCA Crim 281) addresses...

Intra-UK Jurisdiction under the Family Law Act 1986 Prevails Over the 1996 Hague Convention: EWCA's Landmark Decision in T (Children) ([2023] EWCA Civ 285)

Date: Mar 18, 2023

Intra-UK Jurisdiction under the Family Law Act 1986 Prevails Over the 1996 Hague Convention: EWCA's Landmark Decision in T (Children) ([2023] EWCA Civ 285) Introduction The case of T (Children)...

Affirming Category 1 Harm and Life Sentence in Wounding with Intent: Insights from R v Dixon [2023] EWCA Crim 280

Date: Mar 18, 2023

Affirming Category 1 Harm and Life Sentence in Wounding with Intent: Insights from R v Dixon [2023] EWCA Crim 280 Introduction The case of R v Dixon [2023] EWCA Crim 280, adjudicated by the England...

Enforceability of Contractual Dispute Resolution Procedures: Insights from Kajima Construction Europe (UK) Ltd & Anor v Children's Ark Partnership Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ 292)

Date: Mar 18, 2023

Enforceability of Contractual Dispute Resolution Procedures: Insights from Kajima Construction Europe (UK) Ltd & Anor v Children's Ark Partnership Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ 292) Introduction The case of...

Establishing the Right to a Fresh Inquest: Analysis of Dove v HM Assistant Coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 289)

Date: Mar 18, 2023

Establishing the Right to a Fresh Inquest: Analysis of Dove v HM Assistant Coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 289) Introduction Dove v HM Assistant Coroner for Teesside and...

Cannon v Bar Standards Board [2023] EWCA Civ 278: Upholding Capacity Presumptions and Clarifying Disciplinary Scope

Date: Mar 17, 2023

Cannon v Bar Standards Board [2023] EWCA Civ 278: Upholding Capacity Presumptions and Clarifying Disciplinary Scope Introduction Cannon v Bar Standards Board ([2023] EWCA Civ 278) is a significant...

EncroChat Evidence Admissibility Confirmed: A Comprehensive Analysis of Murray & Ors, R. v EWCA Crim 282

Date: Mar 17, 2023

EncroChat Evidence Admissibility Confirmed: A Comprehensive Analysis of Murray & Ors, R. v EWCA Crim 282 Introduction In the landmark case of Murray & Ors, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 282), the England...

Burden of Proof and Evidence Assessment in Misappropriation Claims: Manolete Partners Plc v Dalal [2023] EWCA Civ 269

Date: Mar 15, 2023

Burden of Proof and Evidence Assessment in Misappropriation Claims: Manolete Partners Plc v Dalal [2023] EWCA Civ 269 Introduction Manolete Partners Plc v Dalal ([2023] EWCA Civ 269) is a significant...

Clarification on the Interpretation of Sexual Conduct in Murder Sentencing: McCullam v EWCA Crim (2023)

Date: Mar 15, 2023

Clarification on the Interpretation of Sexual Conduct in Murder Sentencing: McCullam v EWCA Crim (2023) Introduction The case of McCullam, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 349) before the England and Wales...

Reinforcing Sentencing Standards for Attempted Rape Involving Intellectual Impairments: Huband R v ([2023] EWCA Crim 317)

Date: Mar 15, 2023

Reinforcing Sentencing Standards for Attempted Rape Involving Intellectual Impairments: Huband R v ([2023] EWCA Crim 317) Introduction The case of Huband, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 317) presents a...

R v Harris [2023] EWCA Crim 370: Establishing Guidelines for Sentencing Preparatory Child Sexual Offence Cases

Date: Mar 15, 2023

R v Harris [2023] EWCA Crim 370: Establishing Guidelines for Sentencing Preparatory Child Sexual Offence Cases Introduction The case of R v Harris [2023] EWCA Crim 370 marks a significant development...

Enhancing Procedural Fairness in Asylum Removal: Insights from AAA (Syria) & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 266

Date: Mar 15, 2023

Enhancing Procedural Fairness in Asylum Removal: Insights from AAA (Syria) & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 266 Introduction The case AAA (Syria) & Ors v Secretary...

Isah v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Clarifying Jurisdiction in Summary Cost Assessments

Date: Mar 15, 2023

Isah v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Clarifying Jurisdiction in Summary Cost Assessments Introduction The case of Isah, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home...

Limitations on SIAC’s Power to Award Costs in Section 2B Appeals: C7 v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 265

Date: Mar 14, 2023

Limitations on SIAC’s Power to Award Costs in Section 2B Appeals Introduction The case of C7 v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2023] EWCA Civ 265) presents a significant examination of...

Fanning v R&C EWCA Civ 263: Interpretation of Section 45 for SDLT and Transfer of Rights

Date: Mar 14, 2023

Fanning v Revenue & Customs ([2023] EWCA Civ 263): Interpretation of Section 45 for SDLT and Transfer of Rights Introduction Fanning v Revenue & Customs ([2023] EWCA Civ 263) is a pivotal case heard...

HMRC's Statutory Disclosure Powers Affirmed: Analysis of Mitchell & Anor v Commissioners for HMRC [2023] EWCA Civ 261

Date: Mar 11, 2023

HMRC's Statutory Disclosure Powers Affirmed: Analysis of Mitchell & Anor v Commissioners for HMRC [2023] EWCA Civ 261 Introduction The case of Mitchell & Anor v Commissioners for HMRC ([2023] EWCA...