England and Wales Case Commentaries

R v Ellis: Establishing the Unduly Lenient Sentence Standard in Historic Sexual Offence Cases

Date: Jul 30, 2022

R v Ellis: Establishing the Unduly Lenient Sentence Standard in Historic Sexual Offence Cases Introduction The case of R v Ellis [2022] EWCA Crim 1157 marks a significant moment in the adjudication...

Ennis v Daud & Koshin [2022]: Reinforcing the 'Substantial Injustice' Threshold in Joint Enterprise Appeals Post Jogee

Date: Jul 30, 2022

Ennis v Daud & Koshin [2022]: Reinforcing the 'Substantial Injustice' Threshold in Joint Enterprise Appeals Post Jogee Introduction The case of Ennis v Daud & Koshin [2022] EWCA Crim 1088 presents a...

Defining Proper Application Procedures for Leave Outside the Rules: Analysis of S & Anor v Home Department ([2022] EWCA Civ 1092)

Date: Jul 30, 2022

Defining Proper Application Procedures for Leave Outside the Rules: Analysis of S & Anor v Home Department ([2022] EWCA Civ 1092) Introduction The case of S & Anor v Secretary of State for the Home...

The Finality of Rule 43 Tribunal Decisions: Insights from DJ v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] EWCA Civ 1057

Date: Jul 30, 2022

The Finality of Rule 43 Tribunal Decisions: Insights from DJ v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] EWCA Civ 1057 Introduction The case DJ v Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Nexus Requirement in Modern Slavery Defenses: Insights from BLS v. UK [2022] EWCA Crim 1079

Date: Jul 30, 2022

Nexus Requirement in Modern Slavery Defenses: Insights from BLS v. UK [2022] EWCA Crim 1079 Introduction The case of BLS, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1079 before the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Limits on the Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence in Assessing Witness Credibility: Portman v EWCA Crim 1200 [2022]

Date: Jul 30, 2022

Limits on the Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence in Assessing Witness Credibility: Portman v EWCA Crim 1200 [2022] Introduction The case of Portman v [2022] EWCA Crim 1200 presents a significant...

Reaffirmation of Self-Defence Parameters in Magson v Crown Court [2022]

Date: Jul 30, 2022

Reaffirmation of Self-Defence Parameters in Magson v Crown Court [2022] Introduction Magson v Crown Court [2022] EWCA Crim 1064 is a pivotal case in the realm of criminal law in England and Wales,...

Affirmation of Sentencing Guidelines Application in Historic Sexual Offences: Barker v [2022] EWCA Crim 1871

Date: Jul 30, 2022

Affirmation of Sentencing Guidelines Application in Historic Sexual Offences: Barker v [2022] EWCA Crim 1871 Introduction The case of Barker, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1871) is a significant legal...

Strict Adherence to Section 23 and Time Limits in Criminal Appeals: Powell v EWCA Crim 1874

Date: Jul 30, 2022

Strict Adherence to Section 23 and Time Limits in Criminal Appeals: Powell v EWCA Crim 1874 Introduction Powell v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1874) is a significant case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Hall v Hall: Reinforcement of Sentencing Principles in Attempted Grievous Bodily Harm Cases

Date: Jul 29, 2022

Hall v Hall: Reinforcement of Sentencing Principles in Attempted Grievous Bodily Harm Cases Introduction The case of Hall, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1209) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Enhancing Sentencing Severity for Large-Scale Drug Conspiracies: De-Lima v [2022] EWCA Crim 1210

Date: Jul 29, 2022

Enhancing Sentencing Severity for Large-Scale Drug Conspiracies: De-Lima v [2022] EWCA Crim 1210 Introduction The case of De-Lima, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1210) adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Preservation of Fair Trial Rights in the Context of Lost Evidence: ANP, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1111

Date: Jul 29, 2022

Preservation of Fair Trial Rights in the Context of Lost Evidence: ANP, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1111 Introduction The case of ANP, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1111 represents a pivotal moment in English and...

Inmarsat Global Ltd v HMRC: Capital Allowances and Trade Succession under the Capital Allowances Act 1990

Date: Jul 29, 2022

Inmarsat Global Ltd v HMRC: Capital Allowances and Trade Succession under the Capital Allowances Act 1990 Introduction The case of Inmarsat Global Ltd v Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and...

Affirming Aggregate Liability in Collective Proceedings under Section 47C(2) CA 1998: London & South Eastern Railway Ltd & Ors v Gutmann

Date: Jul 29, 2022

Affirming Aggregate Liability in Collective Proceedings under Section 47C(2) CA 1998: London & South Eastern Railway Ltd & Ors v Gutmann Introduction The case of London & South Eastern Railway Ltd &...

Taktouk v [2022] EWCA Crim 1254: Affirmation of High Threshold for Abuse of Process in Private Prosecutions

Date: Jul 29, 2022

Taktouk v [2022] EWCA Crim 1254: Affirmation of High Threshold for Abuse of Process in Private Prosecutions Introduction In Taktouk v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1254), the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Balancing Abuse of Process in Defamation Claims: Mueen-Uddin v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2022] EWCA Civ 1073)

Date: Jul 29, 2022

Balancing Abuse of Process in Defamation Claims: Mueen-Uddin v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2022] EWCA Civ 1073) Introduction The case of Mueen-Uddin v Secretary of State for the Home...

Meanley v R. [2022] EWCA Crim 1065: Balancing Developmental Age and Culpability in Sentencing Juvenile Offenders

Date: Jul 29, 2022

Meanley v R. [2022] EWCA Crim 1065: Balancing Developmental Age and Culpability in Sentencing Juvenile Offenders Introduction Meanley v R. ([2022] EWCA Crim 1065) is a pivotal case heard by the...

Retention of 'Good Character' Requirement for Windrush Generation Naturalisation Upheld: Rose v Home Department [2022] EWCA Civ 1068

Date: Jul 28, 2022

Retention of 'Good Character' Requirement for Windrush Generation Naturalisation Upheld Rose v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2022] EWCA Civ 1068) Introduction The case of Rose v...

Clarifying the Interpretation of Section 3(1) Defamation Act 1952: George v Cannell & Anor [2022] EWCA Civ 1067

Date: Jul 28, 2022

Clarifying the Interpretation of Section 3(1) Defamation Act 1952: George v Cannell & Anor [2022] EWCA Civ 1067 Introduction George v Cannell & Anor ([2022] EWCA Civ 1067) represents a pivotal case...

Judicial Commentary: Iqbal, R. v – Reassessing Sentencing Reductions in Firearm Possession Attempts

Date: Jul 28, 2022

Court of Appeal Establishes Stricter Guidelines on Sentencing Reductions for Firearm Possession Attempts Introduction The case of Iqbal, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1156) presented before the England and...