England and Wales Case Commentaries

Establishing Fair Trial Standards in Historic Sexual Offence Cases: The Pipe v Crown [2023]

Date: Mar 9, 2023

Establishing Fair Trial Standards in Historic Sexual Offence Cases: The Pipe v Crown [2023] Introduction The case of Pipe, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 328) was heard in the England and Wales Court of...

BB & Ors v Doha Bank Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 253: Strengthening Pleading Standards in Civil Claims Involving State Immunity and Terrorism Financing

Date: Mar 9, 2023

BB & Ors v Doha Bank Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 253: Strengthening Pleading Standards in Civil Claims Involving State Immunity and Terrorism Financing Introduction In the landmark case of BB & Ors v Doha...

Establishing Clarity in Sentencing Structure under Section 278 of the Sentencing Code: LN, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 371

Date: Mar 8, 2023

Establishing Clarity in Sentencing Structure under Section 278 of the Sentencing Code: LN, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 371 Introduction The case LN, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 371 adjudicated by the England and...

A v B & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 360: Establishing a Framework for Handling Rape Allegations in Family Court

Date: Mar 8, 2023

A v B & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 360: Establishing a Framework for Handling Rape Allegations in Family Court Introduction The case of A v B & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 360) before the England and Wales Court...

Necessity of Serving a Party Structure Notice Before Engaging Dispute Resolution under s.10 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996: Power & Anor v Shah

Date: Mar 8, 2023

Necessity of Serving a Party Structure Notice Before Engaging Dispute Resolution under s.10 of the Party Wall etc. Act 1996: Power & Anor v Shah Introduction The case of Power & Anor v Shah ([2023]...

Hexpress Healthcare Ltd v Care Quality Commission: A New Precedent on Procedural Fairness in Regulatory Reporting

Date: Mar 7, 2023

Hexpress Healthcare Ltd v Care Quality Commission: A New Precedent on Procedural Fairness in Regulatory Reporting Introduction The case of Hexpress Healthcare Ltd v The Care Quality Commission (CQC)...

Zanatta v Metroline Travel Ltd: Upholding Reasonable Care in Sudden Pedestrian Accidents Involving Public Buses

Date: Mar 4, 2023

Zanatta v Metroline Travel Ltd: Upholding Reasonable Care in Sudden Pedestrian Accidents Involving Public Buses Introduction The case of Zanatta v Metroline Travel Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ 224) presents...

Enhanced Considerations in Sentencing: R v Ali [2023] EWCA Crim 232

Date: Mar 4, 2023

Enhanced Considerations in Sentencing: R v Ali [2023] EWCA Crim 232 Introduction The case of R v Ali [2023] EWCA Crim 232 represents a significant development in the realm of criminal sentencing...

Expanding the Scope of 'Immigration Law' under the Immigration Act 1971: Insights from Mohamed & Ors v (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Crim 211

Date: Mar 3, 2023

Expanding the Scope of 'Immigration Law' under the Immigration Act 1971: Insights from Mohamed & Ors v (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Crim 211 Introduction The case of Mohamed & Ors v (Rev1) ([2023] EWCA Crim...

Totality in Sentencing: Analysis of Patmore v EWCA Crim 258

Date: Mar 3, 2023

Totality in Sentencing: Analysis of Patmore v EWCA Crim 258 Introduction Patmore v ([2023] EWCA Crim 258) is a significant judgment delivered by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Warburton v Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Constabulary: Reinforcing the Henderson Abuse of Process Principle

Date: Mar 3, 2023

Warburton v Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Constabulary: Reinforcing the Henderson Abuse of Process Principle Introduction The case of Warburton v Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset...

Activation of Suspended Committal Orders in Contempt Cases: Insights from Wildin v Forest of Dean District Council

Date: Mar 2, 2023

Activation of Suspended Committal Orders in Contempt Cases: Insights from Wildin v Forest of Dean District Council Introduction The case of Wildin v Forest of Dean District Council ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Soriano v Forensic News LLC & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 223): Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Mar 2, 2023

Soriano v Forensic News LLC & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 223): Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction The case of Soriano v Forensic News LLC & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 223) presents a pivotal examination...

Affirmation of Conviction Despite Absence of DNA Evidence: Piggott v EWCA Crim 315

Date: Mar 2, 2023

Affirmation of Conviction Despite Absence of DNA Evidence: Piggott v EWCA Crim 315 Introduction The case of Piggott, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 315) presents a significant examination of the robustness...

Volkerrail Plant Ltd v Revenue and Customs: Court of Appeal Upholds s.403D(1)(c) ICTA Restrictions on Group Relief

Date: Mar 2, 2023

Volkerrail Plant Ltd v Revenue and Customs: Court of Appeal Upholds s.403D(1)(c) ICTA Restrictions on Group Relief Introduction The case of Volkerrail Plant Ltd & Ors v Revenue and Customs ([2023]...

Establishing Jurisdiction: Kwok & Ors v UBS AG (London Branch) [2023] EWCA Civ 222

Date: Mar 2, 2023

Establishing Jurisdiction: Kwok & Ors v UBS AG (London Branch) [2023] EWCA Civ 222 Introduction Kwok & Ors v UBS AG (London Branch) is a landmark case decided by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Balancing Procedural Fairness and Efficiency: Insights from P, Re (A Child: Fair Hearing) [2023] EWCA Civ 215

Date: Mar 1, 2023

Balancing Procedural Fairness and Efficiency: Insights from P, Re (A Child: Fair Hearing) [2023] EWCA Civ 215 Introduction The case of P, Re (A Child: Fair Hearing) ([2023] EWCA Civ 215) adjudicated...

Reforming the Application of Article 13(b) in Child Abduction: Emphasis on Cumulative Risk and Mental Health Assessments

Date: Mar 1, 2023

Reforming the Application of Article 13(b) in Child Abduction: Emphasis on Cumulative Risk and Mental Health Assessments Introduction The case of S, Re (A Child) (Abduction: Article 13(B): Mental...

Limitation of Ombudsman Jurisdiction in Context of Tribunal Appeals: Milburn v Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

Date: Mar 1, 2023

Limitation of Ombudsman Jurisdiction in Context of Tribunal Appeals: Milburn v Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Introduction The case of Milburn, R (On the Application Of) v Local...

Reaffirming the 'Reasonable Degree of Likelihood' Standard in Asylum Credibility Assessments: MAH (Egypt) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 216

Date: Mar 1, 2023

Reaffirming the 'Reasonable Degree of Likelihood' Standard in Asylum Credibility Assessments: MAH (Egypt) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 216 Introduction The case of MAH...