England and Wales Case Commentaries

Cristea v. England and Wales Court of Appeal: Establishing Accountability in Joint Criminal Enterprise Involving Minors

Date: Nov 6, 2021

Cristea v. England and Wales Court of Appeal: Establishing Accountability in Joint Criminal Enterprise Involving Minors Introduction The case of Cristea, R. v. England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Reaffirmation of Sentencing Guidelines in Drug Supply Cases: Regina v. Dillan Troy Kennedy [2021] EWCA Crim 1921

Date: Nov 6, 2021

Reaffirmation of Sentencing Guidelines in Drug Supply Cases: Regina v. Dillan Troy Kennedy [2021] EWCA Crim 1921 Introduction In the case of Regina v. Dillan Troy Kennedy [2021] EWCA Crim 1921, the...

BNR & Anor v Regina [2021] EWCA Crim 1798: Setting New Standards in Sentencing Sexual Offenses against Children

Date: Nov 6, 2021

BNR & Anor v Regina [2021] EWCA Crim 1798: Setting New Standards in Sentencing Sexual Offenses against Children Introduction The case BNR & Anor v Regina [2021] EWCA Crim 1798 is a landmark decision...

Affidavit Admissibility and Burden of Proof in Contempt Proceedings: Analysis of Wildin v Forest of Dean District Council [2021] EWCA Civ 1610

Date: Nov 5, 2021

Affidavit Admissibility and Burden of Proof in Contempt Proceedings: Analysis of Wildin v Forest of Dean District Council [2021] EWCA Civ 1610 Introduction Wildin v Forest of Dean District Council...

Hoadley v EWCA Crim: Adjusting Minimum Sentences in Mixed Motive Murder Cases

Date: Nov 5, 2021

Hoadley v EWCA Crim: Adjusting Minimum Sentences in Mixed Motive Murder Cases Introduction The case of Hoadley, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1885) presents a poignant instance of familial tragedy...

Establishing Indeterminate Sentences for Dangerous Offenders with Mental Health Conditions: Analysis of R v Lundy

Date: Nov 5, 2021

Establishing Indeterminate Sentences for Dangerous Offenders with Mental Health Conditions: Analysis of R v Lundy, R Introduction The case of Lundy, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1922) presents a...

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines in Unlawful Act Manslaughter: Brown v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1764

Date: Nov 5, 2021

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines in Unlawful Act Manslaughter: Brown v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1764 Introduction The case of Brown v R ([2021] EWCA Crim 1764) presents significant insights into the...

Precedent Establishing Sentencing Guidelines for Professionally Planned Commercial Robberies: Atherton & Anor v R

Date: Nov 5, 2021

Precedent Establishing Sentencing Guidelines for Professionally Planned Commercial Robberies: Atherton & Anor v R Introduction The case of Atherton & Anor v R ([2021] EWCA Crim 1704) presents a...

State Immunity and Arbitration in Insurance Claims: Insights from London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Ltd v Kingdom of Spain & Anor

Date: Nov 5, 2021

State Immunity and Arbitration in Insurance Claims: Insights from London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Ltd v Kingdom of Spain & Anor Introduction The case of London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual...

Recognition of Marinas as Docks under MSA 1995: Holyhead Marina Ltd v Farrer

Date: Nov 4, 2021

Recognition of Marinas as Docks under MSA 1995: Holyhead Marina Ltd v Farrer Introduction The case Holyhead Marina Ltd v Farrer (Storm Emma) ([2021] EWCA Civ 1585) revolved around the aftermath of...

Establishing Strict Liability in Environmental Offenses: Commentary on Foley v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1674

Date: Nov 3, 2021

Establishing Strict Liability in Environmental Offenses: Commentary on Foley v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1674 Introduction The case of Foley v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1674 marks a significant development in the...

Siddiqui v Siddiqui & Anor: Upholding Statutory Limits on Financial Orders for Adult Children

Date: Nov 3, 2021

Siddiqui v Siddiqui & Anor: Upholding Statutory Limits on Financial Orders for Adult Children Introduction Siddiqui v Siddiqui & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1572) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Affirmation of Comprehensive Sentencing in Cases of Multiple Offences: Dibell v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1795

Date: Nov 3, 2021

Affirmation of Comprehensive Sentencing in Cases of Multiple Offences: Dibell v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1795 Introduction The case of Dibell, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1795 presents a profound examination of...

Revamped Principles on Confiscation Orders under POCA: The Bruce v. R. Case Analysis

Date: Nov 3, 2021

Revamped Principles on Confiscation Orders under POCA: The Bruce v. R. Case Analysis Introduction The case of Bruce, R. v. ([2021] EWCA Crim 1896) presents a pivotal moment in the application of the...

Admissibility of Evidence under Section 41 in Sexual Offence Appeals: R v Cadwell [2021] EWCA Crim 1774

Date: Nov 3, 2021

Admissibility of Evidence under Section 41 in Sexual Offence Appeals: R v Cadwell [2021] EWCA Crim 1774 Introduction The case of Cadwell, R v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1774) addresses the critical issue of...

Limits of Upper Tribunal's Jurisdiction in DBS Appeals: Insights from Disclosure and Barring Service v AB ([2021] EWCA Civ 1575)

Date: Nov 2, 2021

Limits of Upper Tribunal's Jurisdiction in DBS Appeals: Insights from Disclosure and Barring Service v AB ([2021] EWCA Civ 1575) Introduction The case Disclosure and Barring Service v AB ([2021] EWCA...

Establishing Judicial Suspension of Incompatibility Declarations under UK GDPR: Open Rights Group v Home Department

Date: Oct 30, 2021

Establishing Judicial Suspension of Incompatibility Declarations under UK GDPR: Open Rights Group & Anor v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor Introduction The case of Open Rights Group...

Inclusion of Channel Islands within 'United Kingdom' in Testamentary Documents: Commentary on Partington v Rossiter ([2021] EWCA Civ 1564)

Date: Oct 30, 2021

Inclusion of Channel Islands within 'United Kingdom' in Testamentary Documents: Commentary on Partington v Rossiter ([2021] EWCA Civ 1564) Introduction The case of Partington v Rossiter ([2021] EWCA...

Life Sentences for Repeat Offenders: Analysis of Barclay, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1675)

Date: Oct 30, 2021

Life Sentences for Repeat Offenders: Analysis of Barclay, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1675) Introduction The case of Barclay, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1675) addresses significant issues surrounding life...

SM (Zimbabwe) v Home Department: Balancing 'Unduly Harsh' Impact and Proportionality in Deportation of Foreign Criminals

Date: Oct 30, 2021

SM (Zimbabwe) v Home Department: Balancing 'Unduly Harsh' Impact and Proportionality in Deportation of Foreign Criminals Introduction The case of SM (Zimbabwe) v Secretary of State for the Home...