England and Wales Case Commentaries

Interdigital Technology Corporation & Ors v Lenovo Group Ltd: Establishing Key Principles in SEP Validity and FRAND Licensing

Date: Jan 20, 2023

Interdigital Technology Corporation & Ors v Lenovo Group Ltd: Establishing Key Principles in SEP Validity and FRAND Licensing Introduction The case of Interdigital Technology Corporation & Ors v...

Revising Sentencing Guidelines for Conspiracy to Supply Drugs: The McCusker Case

Date: Jan 20, 2023

Revising Sentencing Guidelines for Conspiracy to Supply Drugs: The McCusker Case Introduction The case of McCusker, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 70) presents a pivotal moment in the legal landscape of...

Khan v EWCA Crim 347: Establishing Robust Standards for Admissibility of Digital Evidence in Drug Conspiracy Cases

Date: Jan 20, 2023

Khan v EWCA Crim 347: Establishing Robust Standards for Admissibility of Digital Evidence in Drug Conspiracy Cases Introduction Khan v ([2023] EWCA Crim 347) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Alam & Anor v Secretary of State: Limiting the Scope of Chikwamba in Article 8 Immigration Appeals

Date: Jan 20, 2023

Alam & Anor v Secretary of State: Limiting the Scope of Chikwamba in Article 8 Immigration Appeals Introduction Alam & Anor v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2023] EWCA Civ 30) is a...

Re-defining 'Held in Reserve': The Impact of Prior & Ors v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis on AFH Allowance for RASP Officers

Date: Jan 20, 2023

Re-defining 'Held in Reserve': The Impact of Prior & Ors v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis on AFH Allowance for RASP Officers 1. Introduction The case of Prior & Ors v Commissioner of Police...

Defining Scope of Contractual Obligations: Upholding Express Terms in Relational Agreements

Date: Jan 20, 2023

Defining Scope of Contractual Obligations: Upholding Express Terms in Relational Agreements Introduction The case of Quantum Advisory Ltd v Quantum Actuarial LLP ([2023] EWCA Civ 12) presents a...

Raza v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Legality of Video Link Hearings and the 'Unduly Harsh' Standard in Deportation Cases

Date: Jan 19, 2023

Raza v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Legality of Video Link Hearings and the 'Unduly Harsh' Standard in Deportation Cases Introduction Raza v Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Enhancing Sentencing Guidelines for Multiple Sexual Offenses: A Comprehensive Analysis of Moulder R v [2023] EWCA Crim 49

Date: Jan 19, 2023

Enhancing Sentencing Guidelines for Multiple Sexual Offenses: A Comprehensive Analysis of Moulder R v [2023] EWCA Crim 49 Introduction The case of Moulder, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 49) represents a...

Rowan v Governor of HMP Berwyn: Establishing the Primacy of Sentencing Acts and the Role of Warrants in Detention Law

Date: Jan 19, 2023

Rowan v Governor of HMP Berwyn: Establishing the Primacy of Sentencing Acts and the Role of Warrants in Detention Law Introduction Rowan v Governor of His Majesty's Prison Berwyn & Anor ([2023] EWCA...

Porter v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 53: Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines for Production vs. Possession of Indecent Images

Date: Jan 18, 2023

Porter v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 53: Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines for Production vs. Possession of Indecent Images 1. Introduction The case of Porter v. R [2023] EWCA Crim 53 addresses significant...

Excalibur & Keswick Groundworks Ltd v McDonald: Clarifying the Scope of 'Obstructing Just Disposal' in QOCS Applications

Date: Jan 18, 2023

Excalibur & Keswick Groundworks Ltd v McDonald: Clarifying the Scope of 'Obstructing Just Disposal' in QOCS Applications Introduction The case of Excalibur & Keswick Groundworks Ltd v McDonald...

Deprivation of Citizenship: Prospective Effect of Withdrawal Established in E3 & Ors v Home Department [2023]

Date: Jan 18, 2023

Deprivation of Citizenship: Prospective Effect of Withdrawal Established in E3 & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] Introduction The case E3 & Ors v Secretary of State for the...

R v AAC [2023] EWCA Crim 15: Recognizing Victims of Trafficking in Criminal Convictions

Date: Jan 18, 2023

R v AAC [2023] EWCA Crim 15: Recognizing Victims of Trafficking in Criminal Convictions Introduction The case of R v AAC [2023] EWCA Crim 15 presents a pivotal moment in the intersection of criminal...

Affirmation of Executive Discretion in Emergency Welfare Measures: T & Ors v SSWP [2023] EWCA Civ 24

Date: Jan 18, 2023

Affirmation of Executive Discretion in Emergency Welfare Measures: T & Ors v Secretary of State for Work & Pensions [2023] EWCA Civ 24 Introduction The case of T & Ors v Secretary of State for Work &...

Consistency Principle and Decision-Making Process Validated in Blacker v Chelmsford City Council

Date: Jan 18, 2023

Consistency Principle and Decision-Making Process Validated in Blacker v Chelmsford City Council Introduction The case of Blacker v Chelmsford City Council ([2023] EWCA Civ 25) centers on Mr....

Extending Damages Beyond Borders: The Anan Kasei v Neo Chemicals Case on Patent Infringement and Territoriality

Date: Jan 18, 2023

Extending Damages Beyond Borders: The Anan Kasei v Neo Chemicals Case on Patent Infringement and Territoriality Introduction The case of Anan Kasei Co Limited & Anor v Neo Chemicals & Oxides (Europe)...

OFWAT's Enforcement Duties Upheld in Wild Justice v OFWAT [2023] EWCA Civ 28

Date: Jan 18, 2023

OFWAT's Enforcement Duties Upheld in Wild Justice v OFWAT [2023] EWCA Civ 28 Introduction The case of Wild Justice, R (On the Application Of) v The Water Services Regulation Authority ([2023] EWCA...

Enhancing the Principle of Totality in Sentencing: R v Sivyour [2023] EWCA Crim 47

Date: Jan 18, 2023

Enhancing the Principle of Totality in Sentencing: R v Sivyour [2023] EWCA Crim 47 Introduction The case of Rex v Daniel Lee Sivyour ([2023] EWCA Crim 47) represents a significant deliberation on...

Concurrent Sentencing and Trial Fairness in Gold v R [2023] EWCA Crim 22

Date: Jan 17, 2023

Concurrent Sentencing and Trial Fairness in Gold v R [2023] EWCA Crim 22 Introduction The case of Gold v R [2023] EWCA Crim 22 presents critical insights into concurrent sentencing practices and the...

Stringent Application of Remoteness in Aggregation Clauses: Various Eateries Trading Ltd v Allianz Insurance PLC

Date: Jan 17, 2023

Stringent Application of Remoteness in Aggregation Clauses: Various Eateries Trading Ltd v Allianz Insurance PLC Introduction Various Eateries Trading Ltd (“VE”), a prominent operator of Italian...