England and Wales Case Commentaries

Enhancing Understanding of Harm in Non-Financial Fraud Cases: Analysis of Alexander, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1868

Date: Sep 17, 2022

Enhancing Understanding of Harm in Non-Financial Fraud Cases: Analysis of Alexander, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1868 Introduction The case of Alexander, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1868 adjudicated by the...

Bachra v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1311: Affirmation of Circumstantial Evidence Sufficiency in Drug Possession Cases

Date: Sep 16, 2022

Bachra v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1311: Affirmation of Circumstantial Evidence Sufficiency in Drug Possession Cases Introduction The case of Bachra, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1311) addresses critical issues...

Hussain v EWCA Crim 1298: Defining Contempt of Court in the Digital Era

Date: Sep 16, 2022

Hussain v EWCA Crim 1298: Defining Contempt of Court in the Digital Era Introduction The case of Hussain v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1298) examines the boundaries of contempt of court within the context of...

Kehoe & Anor v R: Establishing Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Unduly Lenient Criminal Sentences

Date: Sep 15, 2022

Kehoe & Anor v R: Establishing Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Unduly Lenient Criminal Sentences Introduction The case of Kehoe & Anor v R ([2022] EWCA Crim 1310) adjudicated by the England and...

Reaffirming the Totality Principle in Sentencing: Gomes v EWCA Crim 1343

Date: Sep 15, 2022

Reaffirming the Totality Principle in Sentencing: Gomes v EWCA Crim 1343 Introduction Gomes v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1343 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Ensuring Compliance with Sentencing Act 2020 in Drug Trafficking Cases: Porter v (2022) EWCA Crim 1867

Date: Sep 15, 2022

Ensuring Compliance with Sentencing Act 2020 in Drug Trafficking Cases: Porter v (2022) EWCA Crim 1867 Introduction The case of Porter, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1867) addresses critical issues...

Leading Role in Drug Conspiracy: Insights from Gabriel, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1255

Date: Sep 14, 2022

Leading Role in Drug Conspiracy: Insights from Gabriel, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1255 Introduction The case of Gabriel, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1255 presents a significant legal examination of the...

R v Wilson [2022] EWCA Crim 1317: Establishing Enhanced Sentencing Standards for Child Exploitation Offences

Date: Sep 14, 2022

R v Wilson [2022] EWCA Crim 1317: Establishing Enhanced Sentencing Standards for Child Exploitation Offences Introduction The case of R v Wilson [2022] EWCA Crim 1317 presents a pivotal moment in the...

Court of Appeal Upholds Five-Year Restraining Order Under Protection from Harassment Act 1997

Date: Sep 14, 2022

Court of Appeal Upholds Five-Year Restraining Order Under Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Introduction The case of Oshosanya, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1794 involves the appellant, Mr. Oshosanya, who...

Right to Legal Representation in Life-Support Withdrawal Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of A v NHS Trust [2022] EWCA Civ 1221

Date: Sep 10, 2022

Right to Legal Representation in Life-Support Withdrawal Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of A v NHS Trust [2022] EWCA Civ 1221 Introduction The case of A (A Child : Withdrawal of Treatment: Legal...

Povey v. R [2022] EWCA Crim 1736: Clarifying Joint Enterprise in Serious Offences

Date: Sep 10, 2022

Povey v. R [2022] EWCA Crim 1736: Clarifying Joint Enterprise in Serious Offences Introduction The case of Povey v. R [2022] EWCA Crim 1736 presents a significant examination of the principles...

Refusal to Refer Unduly Lenient Sentences: Priestley v EWCA Crim 1208

Date: Sep 8, 2022

Refusal to Refer Unduly Lenient Sentences: Priestley v EWCA Crim 1208 Introduction In Priestley v England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) [2022] EWCA Crim 1208, the Court of Appeal...

Hawkes & Ors v Post Office Ltd: Establishing the Unreliability of the Horizon System in Sub-Postmaster Convictions

Date: Sep 2, 2022

Hawkes & Ors v Post Office Ltd: Establishing the Unreliability of the Horizon System in Sub-Postmaster Convictions Introduction The case of Hawkes & Ors v Post Office Ltd ([2022] EWCA Crim 1197)...

Assumption of Responsibility in Child Protection: HXA v Surrey County Council [2022] EWCA Civ 1196

Date: Sep 1, 2022

Assumption of Responsibility in Child Protection: HXA v Surrey County Council [2022] EWCA Civ 1196 Introduction The case of HXA v Surrey County Council ([2022] EWCA Civ 1196) represents a significant...

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Rape: Emphasis on Psychological Harm and Aggravating Factors

Date: Aug 27, 2022

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Rape: Emphasis on Psychological Harm and Aggravating Factors Introduction The case of Gheibi, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1863) represents a significant development in...

EWCA Civ 1171: Affirming the Necessity of Oral Evidence in Consent Determinations under the 1980 Child Abduction Convention

Date: Aug 20, 2022

EWCA Civ 1171: Affirming the Necessity of Oral Evidence in Consent Determinations under the 1980 Child Abduction Convention Introduction The case B (Children) (Abduction: Consent: Oral Evidence)...

Affirming Judicial Discretion in Child Arrangement Applications and Recognition of Foreign Orders: X (Children) ([2022] EWCA Civ 1167)

Date: Aug 20, 2022

Affirming Judicial Discretion in Child Arrangement Applications and Recognition of Foreign Orders: X (Children) ([2022] EWCA Civ 1167) Introduction The case of X (Children) ([2022] EWCA Civ 1167)...

Barclay-Watt v Alpha Panareti Public Ltd: Clarifying Director's Limited Liability in Accessory Tort Cases

Date: Aug 20, 2022

Barclay-Watt v Alpha Panareti Public Ltd: Clarifying Director's Limited Liability in Accessory Tort Cases Introduction The case of Barclay-Watt & Ors v Alpha Panareti Public Ltd & Anor ([2022] EWCA...

Recognition of Fictitious Director Identities: Insights from Eurosail-UK 2007-4bl Plc & Ors v Wilmington Trust SP Services (London) Ltd & Anor [2022] EWCA Civ 1172

Date: Aug 19, 2022

Recognition of Fictitious Director Identities: Insights from Eurosail-UK 2007-4bl Plc & Ors v Wilmington Trust SP Services (London) Ltd & Anor [2022] EWCA Civ 1172 Introduction The case of...

Limitations on Self-Build Housing Exemption under CIL in Retrospective Planning Permissions

Date: Aug 17, 2022

Limitations on Self-Build Housing Exemption under CIL in Retrospective Planning Permissions Introduction The case Gardiner v Hertsmere Borough Council & Anor ([2022] EWCA Civ 1162) addresses a...