England and Wales Case Commentaries

Reaffirming Clinical Jurisdiction in Consent for Puberty Blockers: Bell & Anor v. The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

Date: Sep 18, 2021

Reaffirming Clinical Jurisdiction in Consent for Puberty Blockers: Bell & Anor v. The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust Introduction Bell & Anor v. The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation...

Sentencing Young Offenders in Organized Drug Supply: Insights from Coleman v EWCA Crim 1406

Date: Sep 18, 2021

Sentencing Young Offenders in Organized Drug Supply: Insights from Coleman v EWCA Crim 1406 Introduction The case of Coleman, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1406) revolves around the sentencing of a young...

Defining Employment: Mutuality of Obligation and Control in PGMOL Referee Contracts – Revenue and Customs v PGMOL ([2021] EWCA Civ 1370)

Date: Sep 18, 2021

Defining Employment: Mutuality of Obligation and Control in PGMOL Referee Contracts – Revenue and Customs v PGMOL ([2021] EWCA Civ 1370) Introduction The case of Revenue and Customs v. Professional...

Procedural Fairness in Judicial Age Assessments and Sentencing: The Mohammed, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1375 Decision

Date: Sep 17, 2021

Procedural Fairness in Judicial Age Assessments and Sentencing: The Mohammed, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1375 Decision Introduction The case of Mohammed, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1375 presents a pivotal...

Clarification of 'In-Time' Applications Under Paragraph 39E: The Secretary of State for the Home Department v. Ali

Date: Sep 15, 2021

Clarification of 'In-Time' Applications Under Paragraph 39E: The Secretary of State for the Home Department v. Ali Introduction The case of The Secretary of State for the Home Department v. Ali...

Strict Criteria for Extending Appeal Time Limits: Ferguson v R [2021]

Date: Sep 15, 2021

Strict Criteria for Extending Appeal Time Limits: Ferguson v R [2021] Introduction Ferguson v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1404 is a pivotal case heard by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Reevaluating Sentencing Guidelines in Allen v. EWCA Crim 1405: Establishing Precedent for Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving

Date: Sep 15, 2021

Reevaluating Sentencing Guidelines in Allen v. EWCA Crim 1405: Establishing Precedent for Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving Introduction The case of Allen, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1405)...

Polygamous Marriages Void Under English Law: The Akhtar Decision and Its Implications for Social Security Benefits

Date: Sep 11, 2021

Polygamous Marriages Void Under English Law: The Akhtar Decision and Its Implications for Social Security Benefits Introduction The Secretary of State for Work And Pensions v. Akhtar ([2021] EWCA Civ...

Emphasis on Forward-Looking Risk Assessment in Article 13(b): Insights from C (A Child) (Abduction: Article 13(b)) [2021] EWCA Civ 1354

Date: Sep 11, 2021

Emphasis on Forward-Looking Risk Assessment in Article 13(b): Insights from C (A Child) (Abduction: Article 13(b)) [2021] EWCA Civ 1354 Introduction The case of C (A Child) (Abduction: Article 13(b))...

Vicarious Liability in Non-Employment Relationships: The Blackpool FC Ltd v. DSN Judgment

Date: Sep 10, 2021

Vicarious Liability in Non-Employment Relationships: The Blackpool FC Ltd v. DSN Judgment Introduction The case of Blackpool Football Club Ltd v. DSN ([2021] EWCA Civ 1352) presents a pivotal moment...

Hindle v. R [2021] EWCA Crim 1367: Interpretation of Individual Intent in Murder Convictions

Date: Sep 8, 2021

Hindle v. R [2021] EWCA Crim 1367: Interpretation of Individual Intent in Murder Convictions Introduction Hindle, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1367) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Right to Appeal in Redundancy Dismissals Affirmed in Gwynedd Council v Barratt & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1322)

Date: Sep 3, 2021

Right to Appeal in Redundancy Dismissals Affirmed in Gwynedd Council v Barratt & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1322) Introduction The case of Gwynedd Council v. Barratt & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1322) presents...

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Redundancy: Gwynedd Council v. Barratt & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1322)

Date: Sep 3, 2021

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Redundancy: Gwynedd Council v. Barratt & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1322) Introduction The case of Gwynedd Council v. Barratt & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1322) addresses...

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Redundancy Dismissals: Gwynedd Council v. Barratt & Anor [2021]

Date: Sep 3, 2021

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Redundancy Dismissals: Gwynedd Council v. Barratt & Anor [2021] Introduction Gwynedd Council v. Barratt & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1322) is a landmark decision by the...

Chilvers v Crown Court: Clarifying the Necessity of Brown Directions in Controlling and Coercive Behaviour Cases

Date: Aug 28, 2021

Chilvers v Crown Court: Clarifying the Necessity of Brown Directions in Controlling and Coercive Behaviour Cases Introduction Chilvers v Crown Court ([2021] EWCA Crim 1311) is a landmark judgment...

Steve Hill Ltd v. Witham: Shaping Dependency Valuation under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976

Date: Aug 27, 2021

Steve Hill Ltd v. Witham: Shaping Dependency Valuation under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 Introduction Steve Hill Ltd v. Witham ([2021] EWCA Civ 1312) is a pivotal case decided by the England and...

Extended Leave Protections Under Section 3C: Akinola & Anor v Upper Tribunal

Date: Aug 27, 2021

Extended Leave Protections Under Section 3C: Akinola & Anor v Upper Tribunal Introduction The case Akinola & Anor, R. (On the Application Of) v. Upper Tribunal & Anor, reported as [2021] EWCA Civ...

Confiscation Orders and the Treatment of Salaries in Criminal Proceedings: A Comprehensive Commentary on Asplin & Ors, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1313)

Date: Aug 26, 2021

Confiscation Orders and the Treatment of Salaries in Criminal Proceedings: A Comprehensive Commentary on Asplin & Ors, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1313) Introduction The case of Asplin & Ors, R. v ([2021]...

Clarifying 'Real Risk of Dissipation' in Freezing Injunctions: Les Ambassadeurs Club Ltd v. Yu

Date: Aug 25, 2021

Clarifying 'Real Risk of Dissipation' in Freezing Injunctions: Les Ambassadeurs Club Ltd v. Yu Introduction In the landmark case of Les Ambassadeurs Club Ltd v. Yu ([2021] EWCA Civ 1310), the Court...

Enhanced Standards for Patent Claim Sufficiency in Chemical Compounds: FibroGen Inc v. Akebia Therapeutics Inc [2021] EWCA Civ 1279

Date: Aug 25, 2021

Enhanced Standards for Patent Claim Sufficiency in Chemical Compounds: FibroGen Inc v. Akebia Therapeutics Inc [2021] EWCA Civ 1279 Introduction Case: FibroGen Inc v. Akebia Therapeutics Inc ([2021]...