England and Wales Case Commentaries

R v Bond [2022]: SFO's Non-Disclosure Violates Fair Trial Rights, Setting New Legal Precedent

Date: Mar 25, 2022

R v Bond [2022]: SFO's Non-Disclosure Violates Fair Trial Rights, Setting New Legal Precedent Introduction The case of R v Paul Bond [2022] EWCA Crim 427 marks a significant precedent in the realm of...

Refining Sentencing Framework for Significant Roles in Drug Conspiracies: Basson v ([2022] EWCA Crim 478)

Date: Mar 25, 2022

Refining Sentencing Framework for Significant Roles in Drug Conspiracies: Basson v ([2022] EWCA Crim 478) Introduction The case of Basson v ([2022] EWCA Crim 478) adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Mercer v Alternative Future Group Ltd: Limitation of Section 146 Protections in Industrial Action Context

Date: Mar 25, 2022

Mercer v Alternative Future Group Ltd: Limitation of Section 146 Protections in Industrial Action Context Introduction The case of Mercer v Alternative Future Group Ltd & Anor ([2022] EWCA Civ 379)...

The Good Law Project v SSHSC: Reinforcing Procedural Rigor in Judicial Review Claim Service

Date: Mar 25, 2022

The Good Law Project v SSHSC: Reinforcing Procedural Rigor in Judicial Review Claim Service Introduction In The Good Law Project v The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care ([2022] EWCA Civ...

Balancing Solicitor and Medical Evidence in Testamentary Capacity: Insights from Hughes v Pritchard & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 386

Date: Mar 25, 2022

Balancing Solicitor and Medical Evidence in Testamentary Capacity: Insights from Hughes v Pritchard & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 386 Introduction Hughes v Pritchard & Ors is a landmark case adjudicated by...

Robust Standards for Witness Identification Established in Long v [2022] EWCA Crim 444

Date: Mar 25, 2022

Robust Standards for Witness Identification Established in Long v [2022] EWCA Crim 444 Introduction The case of Long v [2022] EWCA Crim 444 represents a pivotal moment in English criminal law,...

Rejection of 'Pass-On' Defence in Allianz v Barclays: Implications for Competition Law Damages Claims

Date: Mar 24, 2022

Rejection of 'Pass-On' Defence in Allianz Global Investors GmbH & Ors v Barclays Bank Plc & Ors ([2022] EWCA Civ 353): Implications for Competition Law Damages Claims Introduction In the case of...

Reinforcing Judicial Embargoes: Insights from PIFSS v Banque Pictet & Cie SA [2022] EWCA Civ 368

Date: Mar 23, 2022

Reinforcing Judicial Embargoes: Insights from Public Institution for Social Security v Banque Pictet & Cie SA & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 368 Introduction The case of The Public Institution for Social...

Colley v Motor Insurers' Bureau: Expansion of MIB's Compensation Obligations under the Codified Directive

Date: Mar 23, 2022

Colley v Motor Insurers' Bureau: Expansion of MIB's Compensation Obligations under the Codified Directive Introduction The case of Colley v Motor Insurers' Bureau ([2022] EWCA Civ 360) before the...

Strengthening Protections Against Exploitation: An Analysis of R v Stephens [2022] EWCA Crim 410

Date: Mar 23, 2022

Strengthening Protections Against Exploitation: An Analysis of R v Stephens [2022] EWCA Crim 410 Introduction The case of R v Stephens [2022] EWCA Crim 410 marks a significant development in the...

Keal v EWCA Crim 341: Clarifying the Boundaries of Insanity Defense under M'Naghten Rules

Date: Mar 19, 2022

Keal v EWCA Crim 341: Clarifying the Boundaries of Insanity Defense under M'Naghten Rules Introduction The case of Keal, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 341) presents a pivotal examination of the application...

Balancing Age and Culpability: Insights from Melaku v Court of Appeal [2022] EWCA Crim 651

Date: Mar 18, 2022

Balancing Age and Culpability: Insights from Melaku v Court of Appeal [2022] EWCA Crim 651 Introduction The case of Melaku, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 651) presents a pivotal examination of sentencing...

ECAT Clarifies Obligations on Leave to Remain for Trafficking Victims

Date: Mar 18, 2022

ECAT Clarifies Obligations on Leave to Remain for Trafficking Victims Introduction The case EOG & Anor v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2022] EWCA Civ 307) represents a significant...

Raja v EWCA Crim 650: Reinstating Appeal Post-Abandonment Due to Procedural Oversight

Date: Mar 18, 2022

Raja v EWCA Crim 650: Reinstating Appeal Post-Abandonment Due to Procedural Oversight Introduction Raja, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 650) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Deprivation Orders and Forensic Evidence: Insights from Wright-Hadley, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 446)

Date: Mar 18, 2022

Deprivation Orders and Forensic Evidence: Insights from Wright-Hadley, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 446) Introduction The case of Wright-Hadley, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 446) addresses critical issues...

Zubaydah v Foreign And Commonwealth Office & Ors: Establishing English Law as the Applicable Law in Tort Claims Involving International Tortious Conduct

Date: Mar 17, 2022

Zubaydah v Foreign And Commonwealth Office & Ors: Establishing English Law as the Applicable Law in Tort Claims Involving International Tortious Conduct Introduction The case of Zubaydah v Foreign...

Field v. Court of Appeal [2022] EWCA Crim 316: Reaffirming the Finality of Appellate Decisions in Criminal Law

Date: Mar 17, 2022

Field v. Court of Appeal [2022] EWCA Crim 316: Reaffirming the Finality of Appellate Decisions in Criminal Law Introduction The case of Field v. Court of Appeal ([2022] EWCA Crim 316) presents a...

Comprehensive Commentary on MD & Anor v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2022] EWCA Civ 336)

Date: Mar 17, 2022

Equitable Financial Support for Trafficking Victims: Analysis of MD & Anor v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2022] EWCA Civ 336) Introduction The case of MD & Anor v Secretary of State...

Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence in Drug Conspiracy Cases: Insight from Al-Safee v EWCA Crim 396

Date: Mar 16, 2022

Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence in Drug Conspiracy Cases: Insight from Al-Safee v EWCA Crim 396 Introduction The case of Al-Safee, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 396) presents a significant...

Rabani v R. ([2022] EWCA Crim 325): Establishing the Rigour in Admitting Fresh Evidence in Criminal Appeals

Date: Mar 16, 2022

Rabani v R. ([2022] EWCA Crim 325): Establishing the Rigour in Admitting Fresh Evidence in Criminal Appeals Introduction The case of Rabani v R. ([2022] EWCA Crim 325) represents a pivotal moment in...