England and Wales Case Commentaries

Reassessing Psychological Harm in Sentencing: Insights from A'Hearne v EWCA Crim 1784

Date: Dec 14, 2022

Reassessing Psychological Harm in Sentencing: Insights from A'Hearne v EWCA Crim 1784 Introduction A'Hearne, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1784) is a significant case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Applying Totality and Aggravation in Combined Offences: Insights from Alagbaoso v Rex [2022] EWCA Crim 1685

Date: Dec 14, 2022

Applying Totality and Aggravation in Combined Offences: Insights from Alagbaoso v Rex [2022] EWCA Crim 1685 Introduction The case of Alagbaoso, R. v Rex ([2022] EWCA Crim 1685) presents a pivotal...

Admissibility of Ex Post Facto Evidence and Duty to Undertake Appropriate Assessment under the Habitats Regulations: Commentary on Sahota v Herefordshire Council [2022] EWCA Civ 1640

Date: Dec 14, 2022

Admissibility of Ex Post Facto Evidence and Duty to Undertake Appropriate Assessment under the Habitats Regulations: Commentary on Sahota v Herefordshire Council [2022] EWCA Civ 1640 Introduction The...

Refusal of Leave to Appeal in Curtis v. R [2022] EWCA Crim 1731: An In-Depth Analysis

Date: Dec 10, 2022

Refusal of Leave to Appeal in Curtis v. R [2022] EWCA Crim 1731: An In-Depth Analysis Introduction Curtis v. R [2022] EWCA Crim 1731 is a significant case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court...

R v Byrne: Balancing Mental Illness and Retained Responsibility in Sentencing

Date: Dec 10, 2022

R v Byrne: Balancing Mental Illness and Retained Responsibility in Sentencing Introduction The case of R v Byrne [2022] EWCA Crim 1630, adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

VAT Exemption Clarified: Supply of Staff vs. Medical Services in Mainpay Ltd v HMRC

Date: Dec 10, 2022

VAT Exemption Clarified: Supply of Staff vs. Medical Services in Mainpay Ltd v HMRC Introduction The case of Mainpay Ltd v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs ([2022] EWCA Civ 1620) serves as a...

Exceptional Circumstances in Extending Appeal Time Limits: Stuewe v HCPC [2022] EWCA Civ 1605

Date: Dec 9, 2022

Exceptional Circumstances in Extending Appeal Time Limits: Stuewe v HCPC [2022] EWCA Civ 1605 Introduction In the case of Stuewe v Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) ([2022] EWCA Civ 1605),...

Limitations on Granting Arrow Declarations for Foreign Proceedings: Teva UK Ltd & Anor v Novartis AG [2022] EWCA Civ 1617

Date: Dec 9, 2022

Limitations on Granting Arrow Declarations for Foreign Proceedings: Teva UK Ltd & Anor v Novartis AG [2022] EWCA Civ 1617 1. Introduction The case of Teva UK Ltd & Anor v Novartis AG ([2022] EWCA Civ...

Taylor v Raspin: Establishing the Duty of a Driver Emerging from a Minor Road

Date: Dec 8, 2022

Taylor v Raspin: Establishing the Duty of a Driver Emerging from a Minor Road Introduction Taylor & Anor v Raspin ([2022] EWCA Civ 1613) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court...

Affirmation of the Totality Principle in Sentencing Multiple Sexual Offences: Calado v EWCA Crim 1649

Date: Dec 8, 2022

Affirmation of the Totality Principle in Sentencing Multiple Sexual Offences: Calado v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1649) Introduction The case of Calado, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1649) presents a significant...

Discovery Assessment for High Income Child Benefit Charge under Section 29 of the Taxes Management Act 1970

Date: Dec 8, 2022

Discovery Assessment for High Income Child Benefit Charge under Section 29 of the Taxes Management Act 1970 Introduction The case of HM Revenue and Customs v Wilkes ([2022] EWCA Civ 1612) presents a...

Conditional Intent in Joint Enterprise: Insights from R v BHV [2022] EWCA Crim 1690

Date: Dec 7, 2022

Conditional Intent in Joint Enterprise: Insights from R v BHV [2022] EWCA Crim 1690 Introduction The case of BHV, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1690) heard in the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Comprehensive Commentary on Arvunescu v Quick Release (Automotive) Ltd ([2022] EWCA Civ 1600)

Date: Dec 7, 2022

Comprehensive Commentary on Arvunescu v Quick Release (Automotive) Ltd ([2022] EWCA Civ 1600) Introduction Arvunescu v Quick Release (Automotive) Ltd ([2022] EWCA Civ 1600) is a significant case...

Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn v HM Juan Carlos I: Reinforcing Functional State Immunity under Section 14(1) SIA

Date: Dec 7, 2022

Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn v HM Juan Carlos I: Reinforcing Functional State Immunity under Section 14(1) SIA Introduction Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn v HM Juan Carlos Alfonso Victor Maria de Borbon y Borbon...

Court of Appeal Affirms Discretion in Sentencing for Possession of Indecent Images of Children: Greaves v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1656

Date: Dec 7, 2022

Court of Appeal Affirms Discretion in Sentencing for Possession of Indecent Images of Children: Greaves v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1656 Introduction The case of Greaves v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1656 presents a...

Balancing Cultural Sensitivities and Procedural Fairness in Expert Appointments: Insights from N (A Child), Re (Instruction of Expert) [2022] EWCA Civ 1588

Date: Dec 7, 2022

Balancing Cultural Sensitivities and Procedural Fairness in Expert Appointments: Insights from N (A Child), Re (Instruction of Expert) [2022] EWCA Civ 1588 Introduction The case of N (A Child), Re...

Bad Character Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases: The Precedent Set by Khan v [2022] EWCA Crim 1592

Date: Dec 6, 2022

Bad Character Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases: The Precedent Set by Khan v [2022] EWCA Crim 1592 Introduction The case of Khan, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1592) before the England and Wales Court of...

Kays v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Upholding Rational Regulatory Adjustments and Compliance with Equality Duty in Universal Credit Eligibility

Date: Dec 3, 2022

Kays v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: Upholding Rational Regulatory Adjustments and Compliance with Equality Duty in Universal Credit Eligibility Introduction The case of Kays v Secretary...

Miller v Rex [2022]: Clarifying the Approach to Piercing the Corporate Veil in Proceeds of Crime Proceedings

Date: Dec 3, 2022

Miller v Rex [2022]: Clarifying the Approach to Piercing the Corporate Veil in Proceeds of Crime Proceedings Introduction Miller v Rex ([2022] WLR(D) 481) is a pivotal case in the realm of criminal...

Briah R v EWCA Crim 1818: Clarifying Deductible Payments in Confiscation Orders under POCA 2002

Date: Dec 3, 2022

Briah R v EWCA Crim 1818: Clarifying Deductible Payments in Confiscation Orders under POCA 2002 Introduction In the case of Briah, R v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1818), the England and Wales Court of Appeal...