England and Wales Case Commentaries

Douglas v. R: Clarifying Jurisdictional Boundaries in Prison Adjudications and Double Jeopardy Protections

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Douglas v. R: Clarifying Jurisdictional Boundaries in Prison Adjudications and Double Jeopardy Protections Introduction Douglas v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 1193) is a significant judgment delivered by...

Prolonged Passport Orders and Judicial Discretion: Insights from Lakatamia Shipping Company Ltd v Su

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Prolonged Passport Orders and Judicial Discretion: Insights from Lakatamia Shipping Company Ltd v Su 1. Introduction The case of Lakatamia Shipping Company Ltd & Ors v. Su & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ...

H-D-H and C: New Precedents on Fact-Finding Hearings in Family Care Proceedings

Date: Jul 31, 2021

H-D-H and C: New Precedents on Fact-Finding Hearings in Family Care Proceedings Introduction The H-D-H and C case, adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Civil Division) on July 30,...

Reaffirming the Safe Country Doctrine: Comprehensive Commentary on ZV (Lithuania) v. Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 1196

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Reaffirming the Safe Country Doctrine: Comprehensive Commentary on ZV (Lithuania) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 1196 1. Introduction The case of ZV (Lithuania) v....

Adams v. Options UK Personal Pensions LLP [2021] EWCA Civ 1188: A Comprehensive Commentary

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Adams v. Options UK Personal Pensions LLP [2021] EWCA Civ 1188: Implications for Part 36 Offers and SIPP Compensation Introduction Adams v. Options UK Personal Pensions LLP ([2021] EWCA Civ 1188) is...

Affirming Witness Immunity in Section 236 Insolvency Examinations: Al Jaber & Ors v. Mitchell & Ors

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Affirming Witness Immunity in Section 236 Insolvency Examinations: Al Jaber & Ors v. Mitchell & Ors Introduction The case of Al Jaber & Ors v. Mitchell & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 1190) adjudicated by the...

Transport for London's Streetspace Plan: Upholding Public Sector Equality and Legitimate Expectations

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Transport for London's Streetspace Plan: Upholding Public Sector Equality and Legitimate Expectations Introduction The case of United Trade Action Group Ltd & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v....

Benmoukhemis v. EWCA Crim: Affirming Immediate Custodial Sentencing Under Section 236A for Terrorism Offences

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Benmoukhemis v. EWCA Crim: Affirming Immediate Custodial Sentencing Under Section 236A for Terrorism Offences Introduction Benmoukhemis, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1281) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Adams v. Options UK Personal Pensions LLP: Clarifying the Scope and Consequences of CPR Part 36 Offers

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Adams v. Options UK Personal Pensions LLP: Clarifying the Scope and Consequences of CPR Part 36 Offers 1. Introduction Adams v. Options UK Personal Pensions LLP ([2021] EWCA Civ 1188) is a pivotal...

Reinforcing Judicial Discretion in Passport Orders: Lakatamia Shipping Company Ltd v. Su ([2021] EWCA Civ 1187)

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Reinforcing Judicial Discretion in Passport Orders: Lakatamia Shipping Company Ltd v. Su ([2021] EWCA Civ 1187) Introduction The case of Lakatamia Shipping Company Ltd & Ors v. Su & Ors ([2021] EWCA...

Affirming the Use of Documents from Norwich Pharmacal Orders in Criminal Proceedings: Jones v EWCA Crim 1195

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Affirming the Use of Documents from Norwich Pharmacal Orders in Criminal Proceedings: Jones v EWCA Crim 1195 Introduction Jones v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1195) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England...

Enhancing Judicial Reasoning in Child Protection Appeals: Insights from YW (A Child) [2021] EWCA Civ 1174

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Enhancing Judicial Reasoning in Child Protection Appeals: Insights from YW (A Child) [2021] EWCA Civ 1174 Introduction The case of YW (A Child) [2021] EWCA Civ 1174 represents a significant moment in...

Affirming the Spanish Protocol: Admissibility of EU Nationals’ Asylum Claims in ZV v. Secretary of State

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Affirming the Spanish Protocol: Admissibility of EU Nationals’ Asylum Claims in ZV v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of ZV (Lithuania) v. Secretary of State for the...

YW (A Child) (Adequacy of Reasons) (Rev1): A Critical Analysis of Judicial Reasoning and Its Implications

Date: Jul 31, 2021

YW (A Child) (Adequacy of Reasons) (Rev1): A Critical Analysis of Judicial Reasoning and Its Implications Introduction The case of YW (A Child)(Adequacy of Reasons) (Rev1) ([2021] EWCA Civ 1174)...

Capacity and Professional Negligence: Key Insights from Evans v. Betesh Partnership [2021] EWCA Civ 1194

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Capacity and Professional Negligence: Key Insights from Evans v. Betesh Partnership & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 1194 Introduction The case of Evans v. Betesh Partnership & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 1194) serves...

Affirming the Duty of Local Authorities to Maintain Reasonable Systems for Secure Accommodation of Juvenile Detainees: AR v London Borough of Waltham Forest [2021] EWCA Civ 1185

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Affirming the Duty of Local Authorities to Maintain Reasonable Systems for Secure Accommodation of Juvenile Detainees: AR v London Borough of Waltham Forest [2021] EWCA Civ 1185 Introduction The case...

Azarmi-Movafagh v. Bassiri-Dezfouli: Clarifying the Treatment of Outstanding Costs in Financial Remedy Cases

Date: Jul 31, 2021

Azarmi-Movafagh v. Bassiri-Dezfouli: Clarifying the Treatment of Outstanding Costs in Financial Remedy Cases Introduction The case of Azarmi-Movafagh v. Bassiri-Dezfouli ([2021] EWCA Civ 1184)...

Rent Repayment Orders: Limitation to Immediate Landlords Established in Rakusen v. Jepsen & Ors (2021) EWCA Civ 1150

Date: Jul 30, 2021

Rent Repayment Orders: Limitation to Immediate Landlords Established in Rakusen v. Jepsen & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 1150) Introduction The case Rakusen v. Jepsen & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 1150) addressed a...

Enhancing Victim Vulnerability Considerations in Sexual Offences Sentencing: R v BN [2021] EWCA Crim 1250

Date: Jul 30, 2021

Enhancing Victim Vulnerability Considerations in Sexual Offences Sentencing: R v BN [2021] EWCA Crim 1250 Introduction The case of R v BN [2021] EWCA Crim 1250 addresses pivotal issues concerning the...

Deterrence and Procedural Compliance: Insights from Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames v Slater [2021]

Date: Jul 30, 2021

Deterrence and Procedural Compliance: Insights from Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames v Slater [2021] Introduction The case of Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames v Slater ([2021] EWCA Civ...