England and Wales Case Commentaries

Hughes v Rattan: Establishing Non-Delegable Duty of Care in Dental Practices

Date: Feb 5, 2022

Hughes v Rattan: Establishing Non-Delegable Duty of Care in Dental Practices Introduction Hughes v Rattan (Rev1) ([2022] EWCA Civ 107) is a landmark case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Regency Factors Plc v Revenue & Customs: Reinforcing Procedural Compliance for VAT Bad Debt Relief

Date: Feb 4, 2022

Regency Factors Plc v Revenue & Customs: Reinforcing Procedural Compliance for VAT Bad Debt Relief Introduction Regency Factors Plc v Revenue & Customs (Rev1) ([2022] WLR(D) 84) is a significant...

Evaluation of Interim Child Arrangement Orders: Insights from A, B and C (Children: Nesting Arrangement) [2022] EWCA Civ 68

Date: Feb 4, 2022

Evaluation of Interim Child Arrangement Orders: Insights from A, B and C (Children: Nesting Arrangement) [2022] EWCA Civ 68 Introduction The case of A, B and C (Children: Nesting Arrangement) ([2022]...

Balancing Open Justice and Victim Protection: New Precedents on Anonymity Orders for Trafficking Victims

Date: Feb 4, 2022

Balancing Open Justice and Victim Protection: New Precedents on Anonymity Orders for Trafficking Victims Introduction The case of AAD & Ors, R. v ([2022] WLR(D) 95) adjudicated by the England and...

Consent and Capacity in Sexual Offences: Holloway v [2022] EWCA Crim 200 Judgment Commentary

Date: Feb 4, 2022

Consent and Capacity in Sexual Offences: Holloway v [2022] EWCA Crim 200 Judgment Commentary Introduction Holloway v [2022] EWCA Crim 200 is a significant judgment delivered by the England and Wales...

Correct Application of Sentencing Guidelines in Robbery Cases: Keeling v [2022] EWCA Crim 178

Date: Feb 3, 2022

Correct Application of Sentencing Guidelines in Robbery Cases: Keeling v [2022] EWCA Crim 178 Introduction In the case of Keeling v [2022] EWCA Crim 178, the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Civil Aviation Authority v Ryanair DAC: Defining 'Extraordinary Circumstances' in Flight Cancellations

Date: Feb 3, 2022

Civil Aviation Authority v Ryanair DAC: Defining 'Extraordinary Circumstances' in Flight Cancellations Introduction The case The Civil Aviation Authority v Ryanair DAC ([2022] WLR(D) 62) represents a...

The Durham Company Ltd v Durham County Council: Clarifying State Aid Breaches and Liability Under EU Law

Date: Feb 2, 2022

The Durham Company Ltd v Durham County Council: Clarifying State Aid Breaches and Liability Under EU Law Introduction The Durham Company Ltd v Durham County Council ([2022] EWCA Civ 66) is a pivotal...

Reinforcing the Right to Paid Annual Leave: Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Ltd (Rev1) [2022] WLR(D) 59

Date: Feb 2, 2022

Reinforcing the Right to Paid Annual Leave: Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Ltd (Rev1) [2022] WLR(D) 59 Introduction Smith v Pimlico Plumbers Ltd (Rev1) [2022] WLR(D) 59 is a landmark case adjudicated by...

Strengthening DNA Evidence Standards in Burglary Convictions

Date: Jan 29, 2022

Strengthening DNA Evidence Standards in Burglary Convictions Introduction The case of Belhaj-Farhat, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 115) presents a pivotal moment in the adjudication of burglary offenses...

Greetham v Greetham: Establishing Jurisdictional Boundaries in Contempt Proceedings

Date: Jan 29, 2022

Greetham v Greetham: Establishing Jurisdictional Boundaries in Contempt Proceedings Introduction Greetham v Greetham ([2022] EWCA Civ 49) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court...

Unequivocal Indication of Guilty Plea Required for Maximum Sentence Discount: Dale v R [2022] EWCA Crim 207

Date: Jan 28, 2022

Unequivocal Indication of Guilty Plea Required for Maximum Sentence Discount: Dale v R [2022] EWCA Crim 207 Introduction Dale v R [2022] EWCA Crim 207 is a significant decision by the England and...

Byers & Ors v The Saudi National Bank [2022] EWCA Civ 43: Establishing the Necessity of a Continuing Proprietary Interest for Knowing Receipt Claims under Cross-Border Insolvency Law

Date: Jan 28, 2022

Byers & Ors v The Saudi National Bank [2022] EWCA Civ 43: Establishing the Necessity of a Continuing Proprietary Interest for Knowing Receipt Claims under Cross-Border Insolvency Law Introduction The...

Reinforcement of Strict Appeal Timeframe Regulations in Perry, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 144

Date: Jan 28, 2022

Reinforcement of Strict Appeal Timeframe Regulations in Perry, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 144 Introduction Perry, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 144) is a significant case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Arbitration Clause Binding Successors: Insights from Lifestyle Equities CV & Anor v Hornby Street (MCR) Ltd & Ors

Date: Jan 27, 2022

Arbitration Clause Binding Successors: Insights from Lifestyle Equities CV & Anor v Hornby Street (MCR) Ltd & Ors Introduction The case of Lifestyle Equities CV & Anor v Hornby Street (MCR) Ltd & Ors...

Reaffirming Agency Authority in Document Execution: Insights from Northwood (Solihull) Ltd v Fearn & Ors ([2022] WLR(D) 45)

Date: Jan 27, 2022

Reaffirming Agency Authority in Document Execution: Insights from Northwood (Solihull) Ltd v Fearn & Ors ([2022] WLR(D) 45) Introduction The case of Northwood (Solihull) Ltd v Fearn & Ors ([2022]...

Ultra Vires Regulation 10(4) in Deprivation of British Citizenship: Comprehensive Analysis of D4 v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] EWCA Civ 33

Date: Jan 27, 2022

Ultra Vires Regulation 10(4) in Deprivation of British Citizenship: Comprehensive Analysis of D4 v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] EWCA Civ 33 Introduction The case of D4, R (On the...

Clarifying Exclusive Jurisdiction Clauses and Article 6 under the Lugano Convention: Commentary on The Public Institution for Social Security v Banque Pictet & Cie SA & Ors ([2022] WLR(D) 57)

Date: Jan 27, 2022

Clarifying Exclusive Jurisdiction Clauses and Article 6 under the Lugano Convention: Commentary on The Public Institution for Social Security v Banque Pictet & Cie SA & Ors ([2022] WLR(D) 57)...

Assessing Witness Credibility Through Bad Character Evidence: Insights from John E v R [2022] EWCA Crim 80

Date: Jan 27, 2022

Assessing Witness Credibility Through Bad Character Evidence: Insights from John E v R [2022] EWCA Crim 80 Introduction John E v R [2022] EWCA Crim 80 is a significant case adjudicated by the England...

Akinsanya v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Defining Zambrano Rights in the EU Settlement Scheme

Date: Jan 26, 2022

Akinsanya v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Defining Zambrano Rights in the EU Settlement Scheme Introduction Akinsanya v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2022] WLR(D) 39) is...