England and Wales Case Commentaries

Impact of Remand Time on Sentencing: Analysis of Coates v Rex [2022] EWCA Crim 1603

Date: Dec 3, 2022

Impact of Remand Time on Sentencing: Analysis of Coates v Rex [2022] EWCA Crim 1603 Introduction The case of Coates v Rex [2022] EWCA Crim 1603 stands as a significant judicial decision from the...

Unified Interpretation of 'Begin' and 'Commence' in Development Consent Orders: Tidal Lagoon (Swansea Bay) Plc v Secretary of State [2022] EWCA Civ 1579

Date: Dec 2, 2022

Unified Interpretation of 'Begin' and 'Commence' in Development Consent Orders: Tidal Lagoon (Swansea Bay) Plc v Secretary of State [2022] EWCA Civ 1579 Introduction The case of Tidal Lagoon (Swansea...

Good Law Project v Prime Minister: Enforceability of Government Policies Under the Public Records Act 1958

Date: Dec 2, 2022

Good Law Project v Prime Minister: Enforceability of Government Policies Under the Public Records Act 1958 Introduction The case of The Good Law Project, R (On the Application Of) v The Prime...

Capital Allowances: Distinguishing Plant and Machinery from Building Expenditure in Specialized Nuclear Facilities – Urenco Chemplants Ltd v HMRC [2022] EWCA Civ 1587

Date: Dec 2, 2022

Capital Allowances: Distinguishing Plant and Machinery from Building Expenditure in Specialized Nuclear Facilities Urenco Chemplants Ltd v Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue And Customs [2022]...

Reinforcing the Importance of Psychological Harm in Sentencing Attempted Robbery: Robinson R v [2022] EWCA Crim 1637

Date: Dec 2, 2022

Reinforcing the Importance of Psychological Harm in Sentencing Attempted Robbery: Robinson R v [2022] EWCA Crim 1637 Introduction The case of Robinson, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1637 before the England...

Material Error of Law in Asylum Credibility Assessment: KG (Turkey) v SSHD [2022] EWCA Civ 1578

Date: Dec 2, 2022

Material Error of Law in Asylum Credibility Assessment: KG (Turkey) v SSHD [2022] EWCA Civ 1578 Introduction The case KG (Turkey) v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2022] EWCA Civ 1578)...

Reclassification of Roles in Drug Supply Offences: Implications from R v Ryan [2022] EWCA Crim 1628

Date: Dec 2, 2022

Reclassification of Roles in Drug Supply Offences: Implications from R v Ryan [2022] EWCA Crim 1628 Introduction R v Ryan ([2022] EWCA Crim 1628) is a landmark judgment delivered by the England and...

Clarification of Acquiescence and Defenses under Trade Marks Act 1994 in Combe International v Dr Wolff GmbH

Date: Dec 1, 2022

Clarification of Acquiescence and Defenses under Trade Marks Act 1994 in Combe International LLC & Anor v Dr August Wolff GmbH & Co KG Arzneimittel & Anor ([2022] EWCA Civ 1562) Introduction The case...

Attorney General v Dowie (2022): Reinforcing the Protection of Private Court Proceedings Against Unauthorized Recording and Publication

Date: Dec 1, 2022

Attorney General v Dowie ([2022] EWCA Civ 1574): Reinforcing the Protection of Private Court Proceedings Against Unauthorized Recording and Publication Introduction The case of His Majesty's Attorney...

Clarifying Consumer Jurisdiction Under the Brussels Convention: Commentary on Dooley & Ors v Castle Trust & Management Services Ltd ([2022] EWCA Civ 1569)

Date: Dec 1, 2022

Clarifying Consumer Jurisdiction Under the Brussels Convention: Commentary on Dooley & Ors v Castle Trust & Management Services Ltd ([2022] EWCA Civ 1569) Introduction The case Dooley & Ors v Castle...

R v Raji & Al-Jaf [2022]: Appellate Review on Sentencing Principles for Primary and Secondary Parties

Date: Nov 30, 2022

R v Raji & Al-Jaf [2022]: Appellate Review on Sentencing Principles for Primary and Secondary Parties Introduction The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) delivered its judgment on November 29, 2022,...

Clarence Court Eggs Ltd v Chapman & Anor (2022): Defining Effective Disposal and Business Asset Inclusion in Option Agreements

Date: Nov 30, 2022

Clarence Court Eggs Ltd v Chapman & Anor (2022): Defining Effective Disposal and Business Asset Inclusion in Option Agreements Introduction The case of Clarence Court Eggs Ltd v Chapman & Anor...

Determination of Domicile Date in Collective Proceedings under Competition Act 1998: Insights from Mastercard v Merricks

Date: Nov 30, 2022

Determination of Domicile Date in Collective Proceedings under Competition Act 1998: Insights from Mastercard v Merricks Introduction The case of Mastercard Incorporated & Ors v Merricks ([2022] EWCA...

Interpretation of 'Debtor' under Consumer Credit Act 1974 Confirmed as Contractual Parties Only: Cooper v The Freedom Travel Group Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 1557

Date: Nov 26, 2022

Interpretation of 'Debtor' under Consumer Credit Act 1974 Confirmed as Contractual Parties Only: Cooper v The Freedom Travel Group Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 1557 Introduction The case of Cooper v The...

Assessment of Dangerousness in Sentencing: Fryer R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1837

Date: Nov 26, 2022

Assessment of Dangerousness in Sentencing: Fryer R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1837 Introduction The case of Fryer R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1837 was adjudicated in the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Abortion Law and Disability Rights: Comprehensive Commentary on Crowter & Anor v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care ([2022] EWCA Civ 1559)

Date: Nov 26, 2022

Abortion Law and Disability Rights: Comprehensive Commentary on Crowter & Anor v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care ([2022] EWCA Civ 1559) Introduction The case of Crowter & Anor, R (On...

Court of Appeal Sets Landmark Precedent on Sentencing Totality: Neil v [2022] EWCA Crim 1734

Date: Nov 26, 2022

Court of Appeal Sets Landmark Precedent on Sentencing Totality: Neil v [2022] EWCA Crim 1734 Introduction Neil, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1734) is a seminal case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Reaffirming the Separability Principle: Arbitration Clauses and Contract Formation in Charterparty Negotiations

Date: Nov 25, 2022

Reaffirming the Separability Principle: Arbitration Clauses and Contract Formation in Charterparty Negotiations Introduction The case of DHL Project & Chartering Ltd v Gemini Ocean Shipping Co Ltd...

Sentencing Principles for Membership in Proscribed Organisations: Musins R v [2022] EWCA Crim 1625

Date: Nov 25, 2022

Sentencing Principles for Membership in Proscribed Organisations: Musins R v [2022] EWCA Crim 1625 Introduction The case of Musins, R v [2022] EWCA Crim 1625 marks a significant judicial examination...

Sentencing Guidelines in Light of Legislative Changes: The Case of Howarth v EWCA Crim 1836

Date: Nov 25, 2022

Sentencing Guidelines in Light of Legislative Changes: The Case of Howarth v EWCA Crim 1836 Introduction The case of Howarth, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1836) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal...