England and Wales Case Commentaries

Ingenious Games LLP & Ors v. Revenue And Customs: Reaffirmation of Subjective 'View to Profit' in Determining Trade for Tax Purposes

Date: Aug 5, 2021

Ingenious Games LLP & Ors v. Revenue And Customs: Reaffirmation of Subjective 'View to Profit' in Determining Trade for Tax Purposes Introduction The case of Ingenious Games LLP & Ors v. Revenue And...

Appellate Courts and Post-Sentencing Health Emergencies: Insights from Watson v EWCA Crim 1248

Date: Aug 5, 2021

Appellate Courts and Post-Sentencing Health Emergencies: Insights from Watson v EWCA Crim 1248 Introduction The case of Watson, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1248 before the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Judicial Review Limits in the Face of Post-Sentencing Medical Emergencies: Watson v. R [2021] EWCA Crim 1248

Date: Aug 5, 2021

Judicial Review Limits in the Face of Post-Sentencing Medical Emergencies: Watson v. R [2021] EWCA Crim 1248 Introduction Watson v. R [2021] EWCA Crim 1248 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

R v Margelis: Defining 'Explosive Substance' under the Explosive Substances Act 1883

Date: Aug 5, 2021

R v Margelis: Defining 'Explosive Substance' under the Explosive Substances Act 1883 Introduction R v Ovidijus Margelis ([2021] EWCA Crim 1215) is a significant case adjudicated by the England and...

Appellate Review Boundaries in Sentencing: Watson v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1248

Date: Aug 5, 2021

Appellate Review Boundaries in Sentencing: Watson v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1248 Introduction In the landmark case of Watson, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1248, the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Adherence to Sentencing Guidelines in Arson Cases: Carpenter v Regina [2021] EWCA Crim 1246

Date: Aug 4, 2021

Adherence to Sentencing Guidelines in Arson Cases: Carpenter v Regina [2021] EWCA Crim 1246 Introduction Carpenter v Regina [2021] EWCA Crim 1246 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and...

Skinner v Regina: Comprehensive Sentencing for Combined Firearms and Drug Offenses

Date: Aug 4, 2021

Skinner v Regina: Comprehensive Sentencing for Combined Firearms and Drug Offenses Introduction The case of Skinner v Regina [2021] EWCA Crim 1245 revolves around the appellant, Luke Skinner, a...

Court of Appeal Adjusts Sentencing Category under Revised Misuse of Drugs Act Guidelines in R v. Cory Phipps

Date: Aug 3, 2021

Court of Appeal Adjusts Sentencing Category under Revised Misuse of Drugs Act Guidelines in R v. Cory Phipps 1. Introduction R v. Cory Phipps ([2021] EWCA Crim 1104) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Appropriate Sentencing of Juveniles: Age Discount Considerations in R v. Abdulshere Ali

Date: Aug 3, 2021

Appropriate Sentencing of Juveniles: Age Discount Considerations in R v. Abdulshere Ali Introduction The case of R v. Abdulshere Ali ([2021] EWCA Crim 1133) presents a significant examination of...

Dispensing with Parental Consent in Adoption of Children with Special Needs: Insights from F-S (A Child: Placement Order) ([2021] EWCA Civ 1212)

Date: Aug 3, 2021

Dispensing with Parental Consent in Adoption of Children with Special Needs: Insights from F-S (A Child: Placement Order) ([2021] EWCA Civ 1212) Introduction The case of F-S (A Child: Placement...

Enhancing Sentencing Principles in Historic Sexual Offences: Dickinson v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 1191)

Date: Aug 3, 2021

Enhancing Sentencing Principles in Historic Sexual Offences: Dickinson v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 1191) Introduction The case of Dickinson v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 1191) was adjudicated by the England...

Reevaluating Professional Negligence in Settlement Advisement: Evans v. Betesh Partnership & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 1194)

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Reevaluating Professional Negligence in Settlement Advisement: Evans v. Betesh Partnership & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 1194) Introduction The case of Evans v. Betesh Partnership & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ...

Azarmi-Movafagh v. Bassiri-Dezfouli: Redefining Costs Treatment in Financial Remedy Cases

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Azarmi-Movafagh v. Bassiri-Dezfouli: Redefining Costs Treatment in Financial Remedy Cases Introduction The case of Azarmi-Movafagh v. Bassiri-Dezfouli ([2021] EWCA Civ 1184) presents a significant...

Affirmation of Immunity from Suit for Statements in Section 236 Insolvency Examinations

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Affirmation of Immunity from Suit for Statements in Section 236 Insolvency Examinations Introduction The case of Al Jaber & Ors v. Mitchell & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 1190) addresses a pivotal question...

Determining 'Available Amount' in Confiscation Orders: Analysis of Seed v EWCA Crim (2021)

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Determining 'Available Amount' in Confiscation Orders: Analysis of Seed v EWCA Crim (2021) Introduction The case of Seed v [2021] EWCA Crim 1198 addresses pivotal issues surrounding confiscation...

New Legal Precedent on Secure Accommodation for Juveniles Under PACE: AR v. London Borough of Waltham Forest

Date: Jul 31, 2021

New Legal Precedent on Secure Accommodation for Juveniles Under PACE: AR v. London Borough of Waltham Forest Introduction The case AR (A Child), R (On the Application Of) v. London Borough of Waltham...

Legal Commentary: Judgment on United Trade Action Group Ltd & Anor v. Transport for London & Anor

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Legal Commentary: United Trade Action Group Ltd & Anor v. Transport for London & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1197) Introduction The case of United Trade Action Group Ltd & Anor v. Transport for London &...

Enhanced Sentencing for Premeditated Domestic Assault: Butt v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1277

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Enhanced Sentencing for Premeditated Domestic Assault: Butt v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1277 Introduction The case of Butt v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1277 involves the appellant, Mr. Butt, who was convicted of...

Strict Time Limits and Evidentiary Standards in Criminal Appeals: An Analysis of Hodges R. v. [2021] EWCA Crim 1298

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Strict Time Limits and Evidentiary Standards in Criminal Appeals: An Analysis of Hodges R. v. [2021] EWCA Crim 1298 Introduction The case of Hodges R. v. [2021] EWCA Crim 1298 addresses pivotal...

Clarifying Fact-Finding Scope in Family Court: Insights from H-D-H and C Appeals [2021] EWCA Civ 1192

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Clarifying Fact-Finding Scope in Family Court: Insights from H-D-H and C Appeals [2021] EWCA Civ 1192 Introduction The appellate decision in H-D-H and C, Re (Children: Fact-Finding) ([2021] EWCA Civ...