England and Wales Case Commentaries

Farnell v EWCA Crim [2022] EWCA Crim 1295: Upholding Stringent Sentencing Standards for Prolonged Dangerous Driving Incidents

Date: Aug 13, 2022

Farnell v EWCA Crim [2022] EWCA Crim 1295: Upholding Stringent Sentencing Standards for Prolonged Dangerous Driving Incidents Introduction The case of Farnell, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1295 was...

Strict Interpretation of Continuous Lawful Residence in ILR Applications: Insights from Iyieke v Home Department

Date: Aug 12, 2022

Strict Interpretation of Continuous Lawful Residence in ILR Applications: Insights from Iyieke v Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of Victormills Onyekachi Iyieke v...

Riley v Murray: Clarifying the Threshold for Defamation Defences on Social Media under the Defamation Act 2013

Date: Aug 12, 2022

Riley v Murray: Clarifying the Threshold for Defamation Defences on Social Media under the Defamation Act 2013 Introduction Riley v Murray ([2022] EWCA Civ 1146) is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Ozger v. England and Wales: Establishing Standards for CCTV-Based Identification in Criminal Convictions

Date: Aug 12, 2022

Ozger v. England and Wales: Establishing Standards for CCTV-Based Identification in Criminal Convictions Introduction Ozger v. England and Wales ([2022] EWCA Crim 1238) is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Head v [2022]: Reinforcing Prosecution Disclosure Obligations and the Safety of Conviction

Date: Aug 11, 2022

Head v [2022]: Reinforcing Prosecution Disclosure Obligations and the Safety of Conviction Introduction In the landmark case of Head v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1294), the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Assessment of Low-Level Gunshot Residue (GSR) Evidence Amidst Contamination Risks: Olive & Ors, R. v EWCA Crim 1141

Date: Aug 11, 2022

Assessment of Low-Level Gunshot Residue (GSR) Evidence Amidst Contamination Risks: Olive & Ors, R. v EWCA Crim 1141 Introduction The case of Olive & Ors, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1141) revolves around...

Local Authorities Granted Free-Standing Power to Prosecute Consumer Offences Outside Their Area: City of York Council v AUH & Ors [2022] EWCA Crim 1113

Date: Aug 10, 2022

Local Authorities Granted Free-Standing Power to Prosecute Consumer Offences Outside Their Area: City of York Council v AUH & Ors [2022] EWCA Crim 1113 Introduction The case of City of York Council,...

Nambiar v Solitair Ltd: Upholding Strict Permission Requirements for Appealing Civil Contempt Findings

Date: Aug 10, 2022

Nambiar v Solitair Ltd: Upholding Strict Permission Requirements for Appealing Civil Contempt Findings Introduction The case of Nambiar v Solitair Ltd ([2022] EWCA Civ 1135) addresses pivotal issues...

Extended Sentencing and Dangerousness Affirmed in Ibbetson v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1293

Date: Aug 10, 2022

Extended Sentencing and Dangerousness Affirmed in Ibbetson v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1293 Introduction Ibbetson v R is a significant judgment delivered by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Proper Categorization of Culpability and Harm in Robbery Sentencing: Israel, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1292

Date: Aug 10, 2022

Proper Categorization of Culpability and Harm in Robbery Sentencing: Israel, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1292 Introduction The case of Israel, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1292 presents a significant examination...

W-A (Children: Foreign Conviction) [2022] EWCA Civ 1118: Establishing the Admissibility of Foreign Convictions in Family Proceedings

Date: Aug 6, 2022

W-A (Children: Foreign Conviction) [2022] EWCA Civ 1118: Establishing the Admissibility of Foreign Convictions in Family Proceedings Introduction The case of W-A (Children: Foreign Conviction) [2022]...

Clarifying the Scope of 'Profit' in Employment Earnings under ITEPA: Revenue and Customs v Murphy

Date: Aug 5, 2022

Clarifying the Scope of 'Profit' in Employment Earnings under ITEPA: Revenue and Customs v Murphy Introduction The case of Revenue And Customs v Murphy ([2022] EWCA Civ 1112) adjudicated by the...

Sentencing Young Offenders: Key Principles from Ong R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1205

Date: Aug 5, 2022

Sentencing Young Offenders: Key Principles from Ong R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1205 Introduction The case of Ong R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1205 represents a pivotal moment in the jurisprudence surrounding the...

Guiding Principles for Sentencing Young Offenders: Lessons from Bowman, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1206)

Date: Aug 4, 2022

Guiding Principles for Sentencing Young Offenders: Lessons from Bowman, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1206) Introduction The case of Bowman, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1206) presents a significant examination...

Affirming the Role of Grooming in Assessing Consent in Sexual Offences: Taylor v [2022] EWCA Crim 1207

Date: Aug 3, 2022

Affirming the Role of Grooming in Assessing Consent in Sexual Offences: Taylor v [2022] EWCA Crim 1207 Introduction Taylor v [2022] EWCA Crim 1207 is a significant case adjudicated by the England and...

Implied Duty of Good Faith Not Extant in Conditional Fee Agreements: Candey Ltd v Bosheh & Anor [2022] EWCA Civ 1103

Date: Aug 2, 2022

Implied Duty of Good Faith Not Extant in Conditional Fee Agreements: Candey Ltd v Bosheh & Anor [2022] EWCA Civ 1103 Introduction Candey Ltd v Bosheh & Anor ([2022] EWCA Civ 1103) is a significant...

Dance & Anor v Barts Health NHS Trust & Anor (Re Archie Battersbee): Upholding Best Interests under the Children Act 1989 and the Scope of UNCRPD in UK Domestic Law

Date: Aug 2, 2022

Dance & Anor v Barts Health NHS Trust & Anor (Re Archie Battersbee): Upholding Best Interests under the Children Act 1989 and the Scope of UNCRPD in UK Domestic Law Introduction The case of Dance &...

Sealing of Royal Wills: Establishing Judicial Discretion in Privileged Probate Proceedings

Date: Jul 30, 2022

Sealing of Royal Wills: Establishing Judicial Discretion in Privileged Probate Proceedings 1. Introduction The case of Executor of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh (Deceased) & Anor v...

Establishing Owners’ Right to Possession Upon Event of Default in Bareboat Charterparties

Date: Jul 30, 2022

Establishing Owners’ Right to Possession Upon Event of Default in Bareboat Charterparties Introduction The case of OCM Maritime Nile LLC & Anor v Courage Shipping Co. & Ors ([2022] EWCA Civ 1091)...

Stewart & Ors v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1063: Refining Whole Life Orders and Minimum Terms under Schedule 21 of the Sentencing Act 2020

Date: Jul 30, 2022

Stewart & Ors v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1063: Refining Whole Life Orders and Minimum Terms under Schedule 21 of the Sentencing Act 2020 Introduction In the landmark case of Stewart & Ors v R [2022] EWCA...