England and Wales Case Commentaries

Expansion of Local Authorities' Prosecution Powers for Consumer Offences: Insights from City of York Council v AUH & Ors [2023] EWCA Crim 6

Date: Jan 17, 2023

Expansion of Local Authorities' Prosecution Powers for Consumer Offences: Insights from City of York Council v AUH & Ors [2023] EWCA Crim 6 Introduction The case of City of York Council, R (On the...

Jefferies v [2023] EWCA Crim 21: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Sentencing for Domestic Abuse and Child Cruelty

Date: Jan 17, 2023

Jefferies v [2023] EWCA Crim 21: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Sentencing for Domestic Abuse and Child Cruelty Introduction The case of Jefferies, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 21 was adjudicated by the...

Indirect Discrimination and EU Freedom of Establishment in UK Bankruptcy Law: Insights from Wilson & Anor v McNamara

Date: Jan 17, 2023

Indirect Discrimination and EU Freedom of Establishment in UK Bankruptcy Law: Insights from Wilson & Anor v McNamara Introduction Wilson & Anor v McNamara ([2023] EWCA Civ 20) is a landmark decision...

Court of Appeal Reinforces Unconditional Consent in Parental Orders for Surrogacy: C (Surrogacy: Consent) [2023] EWCA Civ 16

Date: Jan 17, 2023

Court of Appeal Reinforces Unconditional Consent in Parental Orders for Surrogacy: C (Surrogacy: Consent) [2023] EWCA Civ 16 Introduction The case of C (Surrogacy: Consent) ([2023] EWCA Civ 16)...

Clarifying Stakeholder Obligations in Deposit Release: Yin & Ors v 174 Law Solicitors Limited [2023] EWCA Civ 13

Date: Jan 14, 2023

Clarifying Stakeholder Obligations in Deposit Release: Yin & Ors v 174 Law Solicitors Limited [2023] EWCA Civ 13 Introduction The case of Yin & Ors v 174 Law Solicitors Limited ([2023] EWCA Civ 13)...

Affirmation of s.34 Directions and Bad Character Evidence in Rex v Molliere [2023] EWCA Crim 228

Date: Jan 14, 2023

Affirmation of s.34 Directions and Bad Character Evidence in Rex v Molliere [2023] EWCA Crim 228 Introduction Rex v Pascal Molliere is a significant judgment delivered by the England and Wales Court...

Establishing Defense Availability in Immigration Facilitation Cases: Rex v Kazem Khodamoradi [2022] EWCA Crim 37

Date: Jan 14, 2023

Establishing Defense Availability in Immigration Facilitation Cases: Rex v Kazem Khodamoradi [2022] EWCA Crim 37 Introduction Rex v Kazem Khodamoradi [2022] EWCA Crim 37 is a landmark decision by the...

Holder v EWCA Crim 5 (2023): Integrating Helmet Non-Use into Dangerous Driving Assessments under the Road Traffic Act 1988

Date: Jan 14, 2023

Holder v EWCA Crim 5 (2023): Integrating Helmet Non-Use into Dangerous Driving Assessments under the Road Traffic Act 1988 Introduction The case of Holder v ([2023] EWCA Crim 5) presents a...

Sentencing in Unlawful Act Manslaughter: Insights from Barker v R [2023] EWCA Crim 35

Date: Jan 14, 2023

Sentencing in Unlawful Act Manslaughter: Insights from Barker v R [2023] EWCA Crim 35 Introduction Barker v R [2023] EWCA Crim 35 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Establishing the Tenable View Standard: UK Court Affirms UKEF's LNG Project Funding in Mozambique

Date: Jan 14, 2023

Establishing the Tenable View Standard: UK Court Affirms UKEF's LNG Project Funding in Mozambique Introduction The case Friends of the Earth Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for...

Ashraf v Lester Dominic Solicitors & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 4): Expanding the Boundaries of Solicitor Duty of Care

Date: Jan 14, 2023

Ashraf v Lester Dominic Solicitors & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 4): Expanding the Boundaries of Solicitor Duty of Care Introduction Ashraf v Lester Dominic Solicitors & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 4) is a...

Clarifying Bid Validity and Duty of Co-operation in Court-Ordered Sales: Malik v Hussain & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 2)

Date: Jan 12, 2023

Clarifying Bid Validity and Duty of Co-operation in Court-Ordered Sales: Malik v Hussain & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 2) Introduction In Malik v Hussain & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 2), the England and Wales...

Brian Leighton (Garages) Ltd v Allianz Insurance Plc ([2023] EWCA Civ 8): Redefining Proximate Cause in Insurance Exclusions

Date: Jan 12, 2023

Brian Leighton (Garages) Ltd v Allianz Insurance Plc ([2023] EWCA Civ 8): Redefining Proximate Cause in Insurance Exclusions Introduction The case of Brian Leighton (Garages) Ltd v Allianz Insurance...

Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV: Defining the Measure of Damages under GAFTA Default Clause

Date: Jan 12, 2023

Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV: Defining the Measure of Damages under GAFTA Default Clause Introduction Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV ([2023] EWCA Civ 7) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and...

Enhancing Long-Term Care: Re Defining Section 20 Accommodation in Care Orders

Date: Jan 6, 2023

Enhancing Long-Term Care: Re Defining Section 20 Accommodation in Care Orders Introduction The case of S (A Child) & W (A Child), Re (s 20 Accommodation) ([2023] EWCA Civ 1) before the England and...

Establishing Party Status for Non-Relative Carers in Care Proceedings: Analysis of S Re (Children: Party Status) [2022] EWCA Civ 1717

Date: Dec 23, 2022

Establishing Party Status for Non-Relative Carers in Care Proceedings: Analysis of S Re (Children: Party Status) [2022] EWCA Civ 1717 Introduction The case of S Re (Children: Party Status) ([2022]...

Comprehensive Commentary on Maranello Rosso Ltd v Lohomij BV & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 1667

Date: Dec 22, 2022

Scope of General Release Agreements in English Contract Law: Including Claims in Fraud, Dishonesty, and Conspiracy Introduction The case of Maranello Rosso Ltd v Lohomij BV & Ors ([2022] EWCA Civ...

Application of Section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 in Historical Child Abuse: Egan v [2022] EWCA Crim 1751

Date: Dec 22, 2022

Application of Section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 in Historical Child Abuse: Egan v [2022] EWCA Crim 1751 Introduction The case of Egan, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1751) addresses the...

Jennison v Jennison & Anor: Confirming Foreign Executor's Standing after Resealing Probate

Date: Dec 22, 2022

Jennison v Jennison & Anor: Confirming Foreign Executor's Standing after Resealing Probate Introduction Jennison v Jennison & Anor ([2022] EWCA Civ 1682) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England...

MOL v Mark McLaren [2022]: Clarifying Aggregate Damages and Pass-On in Collective Competition Law Proceedings

Date: Dec 22, 2022

MOL v Mark McLaren [2022]: Clarifying Aggregate Damages and Pass-On in Collective Competition Law Proceedings Introduction The case of MOL (Europe Africa) Ltd & Ors v Mark McLaren Class...