England and Wales Case Commentaries

Riley v Sivier [2023]: High Courts Set Rigorous Standards for Public Interest Defense in Defamation Cases

Date: Feb 2, 2023

Riley v Sivier [2023]: High Courts Set Rigorous Standards for Public Interest Defense in Defamation Cases Introduction The case of Riley v Sivier ([2023] EWCA Civ 71) is a landmark decision by the...

Philpot v Commissioner of Police: Balancing Police Conduct Regulations with Article 8 ECHR Protections

Date: Feb 1, 2023

Philpot v Commissioner of Police: Balancing Police Conduct Regulations with Article 8 ECHR Protections Introduction In the landmark case of Philpot, R (On the Application Of) v Commissioner of Police...

Enhancing Business Viability Assessments under the Ankara Agreement: Insights from Agca v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 56

Date: Feb 1, 2023

Enhancing Business Viability Assessments under the Ankara Agreement: Insights from Agca v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 56 Introduction The case of Agca, R (On the...

Al Mana Lifestyle Trading LLC & Ors v United Fidelity Insurance Company PSC & Ors: Clarifying Jurisdictional Clauses

Date: Feb 1, 2023

Al Mana Lifestyle Trading LLC & Ors v United Fidelity Insurance Company PSC & Ors: Clarifying Jurisdictional Clauses Introduction The case of Al Mana Lifestyle Trading LLC & Ors v United Fidelity...

Holmes v EWCA Crim 58: Defining 'Gross Indecency' Under the Indecency with Children Act 1960

Date: Feb 1, 2023

Holmes v EWCA Crim 58: Defining 'Gross Indecency' Under the Indecency with Children Act 1960 Introduction Holmes, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 58) is a landmark case heard in the England and Wales Court of...

Zymurgorium Ltd v Hammonds of Knutsford Plc ([2023] EWCA Civ 52): Establishing Exclusivity Norms in Distribution Agreements

Date: Jan 31, 2023

Zymurgorium Ltd v Hammonds of Knutsford Plc ([2023] EWCA Civ 52): Establishing Exclusivity Norms in Distribution Agreements Introduction The case of Zymurgorium Ltd v Hammonds of Knutsford Plc...

Contempt Implications for Embargo Breach on Draft Judgments: InterDigital v Lenovo [2023] EWCA Civ 57

Date: Jan 31, 2023

Contempt Implications for Embargo Breach on Draft Judgments: InterDigital v Lenovo [2023] EWCA Civ 57 Introduction The case of InterDigital Technology Corporation & Ors v Lenovo Group Ltd & Ors...

Revisiting Assault by Penetration Categorization: Moreno v R [2023] EWCA Crim 131

Date: Jan 28, 2023

Revisiting Assault by Penetration Categorization: Moreno v R [2023] EWCA Crim 131 Introduction The case of Moreno v Rex ([2023] EWCA Crim 131) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

A & V Building Solutions Ltd v. J & B Hopkins Ltd: Establishing Flexibility in Interim Payment Applications

Date: Jan 28, 2023

A & V Building Solutions Ltd v. J & B Hopkins Ltd: Establishing Flexibility in Interim Payment Applications Introduction The case A & V Building Solutions Ltd v. J & B Hopkins Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Admissibility of Identification Evidence in Criminal Appeals: The Ulas v Rex Judgment

Date: Jan 28, 2023

Admissibility of Identification Evidence in Criminal Appeals: The Ulas v Rex Judgment Introduction The case of Rex v Enes Ulas ([2023] EWCA Crim 82) presents a significant examination of the...

Impact of Increased Maximum Penalties on Sentencing Guidelines: An Analysis of Soto & Anor, Re (2023) [EWCA Crim 55]

Date: Jan 27, 2023

Impact of Increased Maximum Penalties on Sentencing Guidelines: An Analysis of Soto & Anor, Re (2023) [EWCA Crim 55] Introduction The case of Soto & Anor, Re (Re Section 36 of the Criminal Justice...

Honesty and Causation in Care Proceedings: Insights from C & Ors v Re (2023) EWCA Civ 38

Date: Jan 27, 2023

Honesty and Causation in Care Proceedings: Insights from C & Ors v Re (2023) EWCA Civ 38 Introduction The case of C & Ors v Re (Care Proceedings: Fact-Finding) ([2023] EWCA Civ 38) presents a...

Clifford v Millicom Services UK Ltd & Ors [2023]: A Comprehensive Analysis of Rule 50 Derogations and the Primacy of Open Justice in Employment Tribunal Proceedings

Date: Jan 27, 2023

Clifford v Millicom Services UK Ltd & Ors [2023]: A Comprehensive Analysis of Rule 50 Derogations and the Primacy of Open Justice in Employment Tribunal Proceedings Introduction Clifford v Millicom...

R v BRP: Court of Appeal Reinforces High Threshold for Overturning Guilty Pleas Based on Failures to Advise on Section 45 Defences

Date: Jan 26, 2023

R v BRP: Court of Appeal Reinforces High Threshold for Overturning Guilty Pleas Based on Failures to Advise on Section 45 Defences Introduction The case of R v BRP [2023] EWCA Crim 40 before the...

Clarifying Jury Directions on Conspiracy and Extended Sentences: Yussuf & Ors v R [2023] EWCA Crim 339

Date: Jan 25, 2023

Clarifying Jury Directions on Conspiracy and Extended Sentences: Yussuf & Ors v R [2023] EWCA Crim 339 Introduction The case of Yussuf & Ors v R ([2023] EWCA Crim 339) represents a significant...

Clarifying PSLA Damages in Mixed Injury Claims: Hassam & Rabot v Anor and Briggs v Laditan

Date: Jan 21, 2023

Clarifying PSLA Damages in Mixed Injury Claims: Hassam & Rabot v Anor and Briggs v Laditan Introduction The case of Hassam & Anor v Rabot & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 19) presents a pivotal examination of...

Phoenix Group Foundation v Harbour Fund II LP & Ors: Establishing Criteria for Valid Equitable Assignment of Future Property

Date: Jan 21, 2023

Phoenix Group Foundation v Harbour Fund II LP & Ors: Establishing Criteria for Valid Equitable Assignment of Future Property Introduction Phoenix Group Foundation v Harbour Fund II LP & Ors ([2023]...

Abuse of Process in Trafficking Cases: Comprehensive Commentary on AFU v R [2023] EWCA Crim 23

Date: Jan 21, 2023

Abuse of Process in Trafficking Cases: Comprehensive Commentary on AFU v R [2023] EWCA Crim 23 Introduction The case of AFU, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 23 adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Abuse of Trust in Sexual Offences Sentencing: Analysis of WVF, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 65)

Date: Jan 20, 2023

Abuse of Trust in Sexual Offences Sentencing: Analysis of WVF, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 65) Introduction The case of WVF, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 65) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Robinson v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 63: Category 3B Offense and Sentencing Implications

Date: Jan 20, 2023

Robinson v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 63: Category 3B Offense and Sentencing Implications Introduction Robinson v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 63 is a landmark case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...