England and Wales Case Commentaries

Enhancing QOCS Protection: Insights from University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust v Harrison [2022]

Date: Nov 25, 2022

Enhancing Qualified One-Way Costs Shifting (QOCS) Protection: Insights from University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust v Harrison [2022] Introduction The case of University Hospitals...

Enhancing Passenger Rights: The Precedent Set by Dore & Anor v EasyJet Airline Company Ltd

Date: Nov 24, 2022

Enhancing Passenger Rights: The Precedent Set by Dore & Anor v EasyJet Airline Company Ltd Introduction The case of Dore & Anor v EasyJet Airline Company Ltd ([2022] EWCA Civ 1553) represents a...

Reinforcing the Principle of Totality in Sentencing: Hunter-Smith v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1733

Date: Nov 24, 2022

Reinforcing the Principle of Totality in Sentencing: Hunter-Smith v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1733 Introduction The case of Hunter-Smith v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1733 represents a significant development in the...

QX v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Strengthening Disclosure Standards in Temporary Exclusion Order Challenges

Date: Nov 23, 2022

QX v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] EWCA Civ 1541: Strengthening Disclosure Standards in Temporary Exclusion Order Challenges Introduction The case of QX v Secretary of State for...

Establishing the Severity of Perverting the Course of Justice: Solarska v EWCA Crim 2022

Date: Nov 23, 2022

Establishing the Severity of Perverting the Course of Justice: Solarska v EWCA Crim 2022 Introduction The case of Solarska, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1732 adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

AFB v Rex [2022] EWCA Crim 1646: Clarification on 'Abuse of Trust' in Sexual Offences Sentencing

Date: Nov 23, 2022

AFB v Rex [2022] EWCA Crim 1646: Clarification on 'Abuse of Trust' in Sexual Offences Sentencing Introduction In the landmark case of AFB v Rex [2022] EWCA Crim 1646, the England and Wales Court of...

RK v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1523: A Landmark Decision on Admitting Bad Character Evidence in Sexual Offence Cases

Date: Nov 19, 2022

RK v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1523: A Landmark Decision on Admitting Bad Character Evidence in Sexual Offence Cases 1. Introduction The case of RK, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1523) represents a significant...

Commissioners for HMRC v Centrica Overseas Holdings Ltd: Clarifying the Distinction Between Management Expenses and Capital Expenditure in Corporation Tax

Date: Nov 19, 2022

Commissioners for HMRC v Centrica Overseas Holdings Ltd: Clarifying the Distinction Between Management Expenses and Capital Expenditure in Corporation Tax Introduction The case of Commissioners for...

AEB v Secretary of State: Upholding Fairness and the Two-Tier Appeal Structure in Deportation Cases under Article 8

Date: Nov 19, 2022

AEB v Secretary of State: Upholding Fairness and the Two-Tier Appeal Structure in Deportation Cases under Article 8 Introduction AEB v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2022] EWCA Civ...

Balancing Diplomatic Immunity and Human Rights: Insights from AG (A Child) Re [2022] EWCA Civ 1505

Date: Nov 19, 2022

Balancing Diplomatic Immunity and Human Rights: Insights from AG (A Child) Re [2022] EWCA Civ 1505 Introduction The case of AG (A Child) Re [2022] EWCA Civ 1505 addresses a crucial intersection...

Concurrent vs. Consecutive Sentences in Young Offenders: The Buckley v Crown Case

Date: Nov 18, 2022

Concurrent vs. Consecutive Sentences in Young Offenders: The Buckley v Crown Case Introduction The case of Buckley, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1820) presents a significant precedent in the realm of...

Dennington & Anor: Reassessing Sentencing Guidelines in Child Cruelty and Fraud Cases

Date: Nov 18, 2022

Dennington & Anor: Reassessing Sentencing Guidelines in Child Cruelty and Fraud Cases Introduction The case of Dennington & Anor, Re ([2022] EWCA Crim 1624) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court...

EWCA Clarifies Sentencing Guidelines for Organized Drug Supply Conspiracies: Denecker & Sala Case

Date: Nov 18, 2022

EWCA Clarifies Sentencing Guidelines for Organized Drug Supply Conspiracies: Denecker & Sala Case Introduction The case of Denecker & Anor, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1815) represents a significant...

Establishing Corporate Culpability in Fire Safety: Insights from London Fire Commissioner v Bupa Care Homes

Date: Nov 18, 2022

Establishing Corporate Culpability in Fire Safety: Insights from London Fire Commissioner v Bupa Care Homes Introduction The case of London Fire Commissioner v Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Ltd ([2022] EWCA...

Affirmation of Judicial Discretion in Addressing Apparent Jury Bias: Skeete R v [2022] EWCA Crim 1511

Date: Nov 18, 2022

Affirmation of Judicial Discretion in Addressing Apparent Jury Bias: Skeete R v [2022] EWCA Crim 1511 Introduction In the case of Skeete R v [2022] EWCA Crim 1511, the appellant, Genesis Asher...

Strict Criteria for Granting Extensions of Time to Appeal in Criminal Convictions: Insights from Wright v Wright [2022] EWCA Crim 1813

Date: Nov 17, 2022

Strict Criteria for Granting Extensions of Time to Appeal in Criminal Convictions: Insights from Wright v Wright [2022] EWCA Crim 1813 Introduction The case of Rex v Nigel Wright ([2022] EWCA Crim...

Pike v R. ([2022] EWCA Crim 1501): Establishing Precedents on Evidential Relevance and Judicial Conduct in Sexual Offence Appeals

Date: Nov 15, 2022

Pike v R. ([2022] EWCA Crim 1501): Establishing Precedents on Evidential Relevance and Judicial Conduct in Sexual Offence Appeals Introduction Pike v R. ([2022] EWCA Crim 1501) is a significant case...

Reaffirmation and Application of the Reflective Loss Principle in Burnford & Ors v AAD Developments Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 1943

Date: Nov 15, 2022

Reaffirmation and Application of the Reflective Loss Principle in Burnford & Ors v Automobile Association Developments Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 1943 Introduction The case of Burnford & Ors v Automobile...

R.A.T.S.H., R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1548: Defining Evidentiary Standards for Sentencing in Sexual Offence Cases

Date: Nov 12, 2022

R.A.T.S.H., R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1548: Defining Evidentiary Standards for Sentencing in Sexual Offence Cases Introduction The case of R.A.T.S.H., R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1548 centers on the sentencing...

Hinduja v Hinduja & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 1492: Balancing Open Justice and Privacy in Court Reporting

Date: Nov 12, 2022

Hinduja v Hinduja & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 1492: Balancing Open Justice and Privacy in Court Reporting Introduction Hinduja v Hinduja & Ors ([2022] EWCA Civ 1492) is a significant judgment from the...