England and Wales Case Commentaries

Strict Adherence to Court-Ordered Timelines in Mass Claims: The Precedent Set in Jalla v Shell (2021) EWCA Civ 1559

Date: Oct 29, 2021

Strict Adherence to Court-Ordered Timelines in Mass Claims: The Precedent Set in Jalla & Anor v Shell International Trading And Shipping Co. Ltd & Anor (2021) EWCA Civ 1559 1. Introduction The case...

Clarifying the Principle of Totality in Sentencing: R. v. Newitt [2021] EWCA Crim 1895

Date: Oct 29, 2021

Clarifying the Principle of Totality in Sentencing: R. v. Newitt [2021] EWCA Crim 1895 Introduction The case of Newitt, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1895) deals with the appellate considerations...

Clarifying Abuse of Process and Article 6 in VAT Penalty Assessments: Revenue and Customs v Kishore

Date: Oct 29, 2021

Clarifying Abuse of Process and Article 6 in VAT Penalty Assessments: Revenue and Customs v Kishore ([2021] EWCA Civ 1565) Introduction Revenue and Customs v Kishore is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Affirming Exclusive Jurisdiction through Signed Customer Agreements: A Comprehensive Analysis of TRW Ltd v Panasonic Industry Europe GmbH & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1558)

Date: Oct 29, 2021

Affirming Exclusive Jurisdiction through Signed Customer Agreements: A Comprehensive Analysis of TRW Ltd v Panasonic Industry Europe GmbH & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1558) Introduction The case of TRW...

Affirmation of Extended Sentencing under Section 226A: Taiwo v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1671

Date: Oct 28, 2021

Affirmation of Extended Sentencing under Section 226A: Taiwo v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1671 Introduction Taiwo v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1671 is a significant judgment delivered by the England and Wales Court...

Establishing the Sufficiency of CCTV Footage for Defendant Identification: Parrish & Anor v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1693

Date: Oct 28, 2021

Establishing the Sufficiency of CCTV Footage for Defendant Identification: Parrish & Anor v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1693 Introduction The case of Parrish & Anor v R ([2021] EWCA Crim 1693) before the...

Exceptional Circumstances in Firearm Possession: Insights from Peers v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1677

Date: Oct 28, 2021

Exceptional Circumstances in Firearm Possession: Insights from Peers v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1677 Introduction Peers v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1677 is a significant case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Affirmation of Sentencing Principles in Murder Cases: Allison v R. [2021] EWCA Crim 1670

Date: Oct 27, 2021

Affirmation of Sentencing Principles in Murder Cases: Allison v R. [2021] EWCA Crim 1670 Introduction The case of Allison, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1670) addresses the critical aspects of sentencing in...

Establishing Enhanced Guidelines for Due Impartiality in Broadcasting: RT v Ofcom [2021] EWCA Civ 1534

Date: Oct 27, 2021

Establishing Enhanced Guidelines for Due Impartiality in Broadcasting: RT v Ofcom [2021] EWCA Civ 1534 Introduction The case of Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation TV-Novosti, R (On the Application...

Court of Appeal Upholds Jurisdiction Over SCPOs Despite Procedural Delays in Adams v Regina [2021] EWCA Crim 1525

Date: Oct 26, 2021

Court of Appeal Upholds Jurisdiction Over SCPOs Despite Procedural Delays in Adams v Regina [2021] EWCA Crim 1525 Introduction The case of Adams, R. v Regina [2021] EWCA Crim 1525, decided by the...

Nugent v. R: Enhancing Sentencing Framework for Terrorism-Related Offences

Date: Oct 23, 2021

Nugent v. R: Enhancing Sentencing Framework for Terrorism-Related Offences Introduction Nugent v. R ([2021] EWCA Crim 1535) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Alam v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Affirmation of Multifactorial Approach in Assessing Alleged TOEIC Fraud

Date: Oct 23, 2021

Alam v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Affirmation of Multifactorial Approach in Assessing Alleged TOEIC Fraud 1. Introduction Alam v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2021]...

Legal Commentary on Harris v [2021] EWCA Crim 1542: Clarifying the Standards for Abandonment of Appeals

Date: Oct 23, 2021

Clarifying the Standards for Abandonment of Appeals: A Comprehensive Analysis of Harris v [2021] EWCA Crim 1542 Introduction In the landmark case of Harris v [2021] EWCA Crim 1542, the England and...

Nestle UK, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1681): Refining Sentencing Guidelines for Health and Safety Offences

Date: Oct 23, 2021

Nestle UK, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1681): Refining Sentencing Guidelines for Health and Safety Offences Introduction The case of Nestle UK, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1681) was adjudicated in the England...

Criminal Liability of Care Workers in Facilitating Sexual Activity: Analysis of The Secretary of State for Justice v A Local Authority & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 1527)

Date: Oct 23, 2021

Criminal Liability of Care Workers in Facilitating Sexual Activity: Analysis of The Secretary of State for Justice v A Local Authority & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 1527) Introduction The case of The...

Establishing Criteria for Extensions of Time in Appeals Against Conviction: Insights from Gazo, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1690

Date: Oct 22, 2021

Establishing Criteria for Extensions of Time in Appeals Against Conviction: Insights from Gazo, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1690 Introduction The case of Gazo, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1690 presents a...

Defining Sub-letting: Insights from Zeroual v Council [2021] EWCA Crim 1687

Date: Oct 22, 2021

Defining Sub-letting: Insights from Zeroual, R. v Council [2021] EWCA Crim 1687 Introduction The case of Zeroual, R. v Council [2021] EWCA Crim 1687, adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

R v Khan [2021] EWCA Crim 1526: Upholding Procedural Fairness in Restraining Orders

Date: Oct 22, 2021

R v Khan [2021] EWCA Crim 1526: Upholding Procedural Fairness in Restraining Orders Introduction The case of Khan, R. v (2021) EWCA Crim 1526 addresses significant issues concerning procedural...

Priority of Subordinated Debts and the Rule Against Double Proof: Insights from Lehman Brothers Holdings Scottish LP 3 v Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc & Ors

Date: Oct 21, 2021

Priority of Subordinated Debts and the Rule Against Double Proof: Insights from Lehman Brothers Holdings Scottish LP 3 v Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc & Ors Introduction The case of Lehman Brothers...

Defining Worker Status: Stuart Delivery Ltd v Augustine and Its Impact on Gig Economy Employment Rights

Date: Oct 20, 2021

Defining Worker Status: Stuart Delivery Ltd v Augustine and Its Impact on Gig Economy Employment Rights Introduction The case of Stuart Delivery Ltd v Augustine ([2021] EWCA Civ 1514) addresses a...