England and Wales Case Commentaries

Establishing Legal Precedents in Horizon System-related Prosecutions: Allen & Ors v Post Office Ltd & Anor [2021] EWCA Crim 1874

Date: Dec 11, 2021

Establishing Legal Precedents in Horizon System-related Prosecutions: Allen & Ors v Post Office Ltd & Anor [2021] EWCA Crim 1874 Introduction The case of Allen & Ors v Post Office Ltd & Anor ([2021]...

Affirmation of Category 3B Sentencing in Sexual Offences: AWA v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1877

Date: Dec 11, 2021

Affirmation of Category 3B Sentencing in Sexual Offences: AWA v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1877 Introduction The case AWA v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1877 addresses significant issues concerning the classification...

Defining 'Partner' Under Appendix FM: Legal Implications from Secretary of State for the Home Office v Khattak [2021]

Date: Dec 10, 2021

Defining 'Partner' Under Appendix FM: Legal Implications from Secretary of State for the Home Office v Khattak [2021] Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home Office v Khattak ([2021]...

Sultana v SSHD: Clarifying the Use of New Evidence and Re-litigation in Immigration Appeals

Date: Dec 10, 2021

Sultana v Secretary of State for the Home Department: A Comprehensive Analysis of Evidence Re-litigation in Immigration Appeals Introduction Sultana v Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Clarifying the 'Reasonable Excuse' Defence under Section 72(5) of the Housing Act 2004: Palmview Estates Ltd v Thurrock Council

Date: Dec 10, 2021

Clarifying the 'Reasonable Excuse' Defence under Section 72(5) of the Housing Act 2004: Palmview Estates Ltd v Thurrock Council Introduction The case of Palmview Estates Ltd v Thurrock Council...

Impact of Defendant's Denial on the Partial Defence of Diminished Responsibility: Analysis of R v Curran [2021] EWCA Crim 1999

Date: Dec 10, 2021

Impact of Defendant's Denial on the Partial Defence of Diminished Responsibility: Analysis of R v Curran [2021] EWCA Crim 1999 Introduction The case of R v Curran [2021] EWCA Crim 1999 presents a...

Defining 'Particular Circumstances' in Strict Liability Cases: Ford v Seymour-Williams [2021] EWCA Civ 1848

Date: Dec 9, 2021

Defining 'Particular Circumstances' in Strict Liability Cases: Ford v Seymour-Williams [2021] EWCA Civ 1848 Introduction Ford v Seymour-Williams ([2021] EWCA Civ 1848) is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Electronic Communications Code: Confirmation of Unrestricted Upgrading and Sharing Rights in On Tower UK Ltd v JH & FW Green Ltd

Date: Dec 8, 2021

Electronic Communications Code: Confirmation of Unrestricted Upgrading and Sharing Rights in On Tower UK Ltd v JH & FW Green Ltd Introduction The case of On Tower UK Ltd v JH & FW Green Ltd ([2021]...

Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence in Criminal Appeals: Odupitan v Crown Court

Date: Dec 8, 2021

Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence in Criminal Appeals: Odupitan v Crown Court ([2021] EWCA Crim 2040) Introduction The case of Odupitan v Crown Court [2021] EWCA Crim 2040 presents a critical...

Enforcing Appeals: The Significance of CPR 52.18(1)(a) in SpiceJet Ltd v De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd

Date: Dec 8, 2021

Enforcing Appeals: The Significance of CPR 52.18(1)(a) in SpiceJet Ltd v De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd Introduction The case of SpiceJet Ltd v De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd ([2021] EWCA...

Authorization of Deprivation of Liberty in Unregistered Children's Homes: A Landmark Judgment

Date: Dec 8, 2021

Authorization of Deprivation of Liberty in Unregistered Children's Homes: A Landmark Judgment Introduction The case of A Mother v Derby City Council & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1867) marks a significant...

Affirming Enhanced Sentencing for Joint Enterprise Knife Crimes Involving Young Offenders: Karolia & Ors v R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 1839)

Date: Dec 7, 2021

Affirming Enhanced Sentencing for Joint Enterprise Knife Crimes Involving Young Offenders: Karolia & Ors v R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 1839) Introduction Karolia & Ors v R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 1839) is a...

Charman v R&C: Right to Acquire Shares Determined at Grant for Tax Purposes

Date: Dec 4, 2021

Charman v Revenue and Customs: Right to Acquire Shares Determined at Grant for Tax Purposes Introduction In the appellate case of Charman v Revenue and Customs (HMRC) ([2021] EWCA Civ 1804), Mr. John...

Unfair Credit Relationships and Limitation Periods: Smith & Anor v Royal Bank of Scotland Plc [2021]

Date: Dec 4, 2021

Unfair Credit Relationships and Limitation Periods: Smith & Anor v Royal Bank of Scotland Plc [2021] Introduction The case of Smith & Anor v Royal Bank of Scotland Plc ([2021] EWCA Civ 1832)...

Affirmation of Admissibility Standards for Bad Character Evidence: Commentary on R v Dabycharun [2021] EWCA Crim 1923

Date: Dec 4, 2021

Affirmation of Admissibility Standards for Bad Character Evidence: Commentary on R v Dabycharun [2021] EWCA Crim 1923 Introduction The case of R v Dabycharun [2021] EWCA Crim 1923, adjudicated by the...

No Breach of Article 4 ECHR in Protection of Trafficked Minor: H v Swindon Borough Council

Date: Dec 4, 2021

No Breach of Article 4 ECHR in Protection of Trafficked Minor: H v Swindon Borough Council Introduction The case of H (A Minor), R (On the Application Of) v Swindon Borough Council ([2021] EWCA Civ...

Estoppel and Possession Claims in Global 100 Ltd v Laleva: A New Precedent on Possession Procedures

Date: Dec 4, 2021

Estoppel and Possession Claims in Global 100 Ltd v Laleva: A New Precedent on Possession Procedures Introduction Global 100 Ltd v Laleva ([2021] EWCA Civ 1835) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Saliu & Anor v The Entry Clearance Officer: Clarifying the Boundaries of Exceptional Circumstances in Article 8 Family Reunification Cases

Date: Dec 4, 2021

Saliu & Anor v The Entry Clearance Officer: Clarifying the Boundaries of Exceptional Circumstances in Article 8 Family Reunification Cases Introduction The case of Saliu & Anor v The Entry Clearance...

Windhorst v Levy [2021] EWCA Civ 1802: Enhancing the Scope of Enforcement Under the Brussels I Regulation

Date: Dec 3, 2021

Windhorst v Levy [2021] EWCA Civ 1802: Enhancing the Scope of Enforcement Under the Brussels I Regulation Introduction Windhorst v Levy is a pivotal appellate case decided by the England and Wales...

Affirming Privacy Protections: HRH the Duchess of Sussex v Associated Newspapers Ltd Judgment Analysis

Date: Dec 3, 2021

Affirming Privacy Protections: HRH the Duchess of Sussex v Associated Newspapers Ltd Judgment Analysis Introduction The case of HRH the Duchess of Sussex v Associated Newspapers Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ...