England and Wales Case Commentaries

Assessment of Evidential Burden in Immigration Fraud Cases: The Akter Judgment

Date: May 28, 2022

Assessment of Evidential Burden in Immigration Fraud Cases: The Akter Judgment Introduction The case of The Secretary of State for the Home Department v Akter & Ors ([2022] EWCA Civ 741) represents a...

Establishing the Plausibility of Second Medical Use Patents: Neurim Pharmaceuticals v. Mylan (2022)

Date: May 28, 2022

Establishing the Plausibility of Second Medical Use Patents: Neurim Pharmaceuticals v. Mylan (2022) Introduction The legal dispute between Neurim Pharmaceuticals (1991) Ltd & Anor and Generics (UK)...

Mandatory Compliance with Attorney General's Consent under Section 27(1) of the Public Order Act 1986: Insights from Lalchan v EWCA Crim 736

Date: May 28, 2022

Mandatory Compliance with Attorney General's Consent under Section 27(1) of the Public Order Act 1986: Insights from Lalchan v EWCA Crim 736 Introduction The case of Lalchan, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim...

Clarifying the Scope of Section 98 and 100 in Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence: Singh v Crown Court [2022] EWCA Crim 1108

Date: May 27, 2022

Clarifying the Scope of Section 98 and 100 in Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence: Singh v Crown Court [2022] EWCA Crim 1108 Introduction Singh, R. v Crown Court ([2022] EWCA Crim 1108) is a...

Strict Adherence to CPR Part 71 in Contempt Proceedings: Insights from Farrer & Co LLP v Meyer [2022] EWCA Civ 706

Date: May 27, 2022

Strict Adherence to CPR Part 71 in Contempt Proceedings: Insights from Farrer & Co LLP v Meyer [2022] EWCA Civ 706 Introduction Farrer & Co LLP v Meyer ([2022] EWCA Civ 706) is a pivotal case heard...

Misapplication of Modern Slavery Defence Under Section 45: Farrel v R [2022] EWCA Crim 859

Date: May 27, 2022

Misapplication of Modern Slavery Defence Under Section 45: Farrel v R [2022] EWCA Crim 859 Introduction The case of Farrel v R ([2022] EWCA Crim 859) presents a significant examination of the...

Chorlton v Crown Court: Reevaluating Sentencing Standards for Dangerous Driving Causing Death

Date: May 27, 2022

Chorlton v Crown Court: Reevaluating Sentencing Standards for Dangerous Driving Causing Death Introduction Chorlton, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 934) is a significant judgment delivered by the England and...

Novartis AG v Teva UK Ltd & Ors: Judicial Approach to Interim Injunctions in Patent Disputes Pre-Grant

Date: May 26, 2022

Novartis AG v Teva UK Ltd & Ors: Judicial Approach to Interim Injunctions in Patent Disputes Pre-Grant Introduction The case of Novartis AG & Anor v Teva UK Ltd & Ors ([2022] EWCA Civ 775) presents a...

No Double-Counting in Minimum Term Uplift: Xu, R v [2022] EWCA Crim 933 Analysis

Date: May 26, 2022

No Double-Counting in Minimum Term Uplift: Xu, R v [2022] EWCA Crim 933 Analysis Introduction The case of Xu, R v [2022] EWCA Crim 933 represents a significant development in English criminal law,...

R v Camara [2022]: Clarifying the Aggregation of Specified and Non-Specified Offences in Extended Sentencing

Date: May 26, 2022

R v Camara [2022]: Clarifying the Aggregation of Specified and Non-Specified Offences in Extended Sentencing Introduction The case of R v Camara [2022] EWCA Crim 542 addresses a pivotal issue in...

Enforceability of Court Orders Without Jurisdiction: Insights from R v Wilkes [2022] EWCA Crim 525

Date: May 26, 2022

Enforceability of Court Orders Without Jurisdiction: Insights from R v Wilkes [2022] EWCA Crim 525 Introduction R v Wilkes ([2022] EWCA Crim 525) is a pivotal judgment delivered by the England and...

Custodial Sentencing for Juvenile Sexual Offences: Analysis of Bai v [2022] EWCA Crim 805

Date: May 25, 2022

Custodial Sentencing for Juvenile Sexual Offences: Analysis of Bai v [2022] EWCA Crim 805 Introduction The case of Bai, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 805 addresses critical issues surrounding the sentencing...

Ensuring Safe Convictions through Clear Jury Directions: Analysis of Padman v Regina [2022] EWCA Crim 690

Date: May 24, 2022

Ensuring Safe Convictions through Clear Jury Directions: Analysis of Padman v Regina [2022] EWCA Crim 690 Introduction Padman v Regina ([2022] EWCA Crim 690) is a significant judgment delivered by...

Enhancing Sentencing Guidelines for Unfair Commercial Practices: Insights from Wray, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 804)

Date: May 21, 2022

Enhancing Sentencing Guidelines for Unfair Commercial Practices: Insights from Wray, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 804) Introduction The case Wray, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 804) presents a significant...

Upholding Data Retention of Acquitted Offenders: Insights from YZ v Chief Constable of South Wales Police [2022] EWCA Civ 683

Date: May 20, 2022

Upholding Data Retention of Acquitted Offenders: Insights from YZ v Chief Constable of South Wales Police [2022] EWCA Civ 683 Introduction The case of YZ v Chief Constable of South Wales Police...

Clarke v. R: Establishing Precedent in Gross Negligence Manslaughter Sentencing

Date: May 20, 2022

Clarke v. R: Establishing Precedent in Gross Negligence Manslaughter Sentencing Introduction The case of Clarke v. R [2022] EWCA Crim 1109 is a landmark decision by the England and Wales Court of...

Musharraf v The Queen [2022]: Defining Anonymity Limits in Sexual Offences Cases

Date: May 19, 2022

Musharraf v The Queen [2022]: Defining Anonymity Limits in Sexual Offences Cases Introduction The case of Musharraf v The Queen ([2022] EWCA Crim 678) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Al-Rawas v Hassan Khan: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Indemnity Costs in Contempt Appeals

Date: May 18, 2022

Al-Rawas v Hassan Khan: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Indemnity Costs in Contempt Appeals 1. Introduction The case of Al-Rawas & Anor v Hassan Khan & Co & Anor ([2022] EWCA Civ 671) deals with...

Limitation of Statutory Review Extensions: Kalonga v London Borough of Croydon [2022] EWCA Civ 670

Date: May 18, 2022

Limitation of Statutory Review Extensions: Kalonga v London Borough of Croydon [2022] EWCA Civ 670 Introduction Kalonga, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Croydon ([2022] EWCA Civ 670) is...

Clarifying Cost Order Principles in Contempt Cases of Political and Environmental Protest: Secretary of State for Transport v Cuciurean

Date: May 17, 2022

Clarifying Cost Order Principles in Contempt Cases of Political and Environmental Protest: Secretary of State for Transport v Cuciurean Introduction The case of The Secretary of State for Transport &...