England and Wales Case Commentaries

Watts v. Revenue and Customs [2021] EWCA Civ 1124: Reinforcing Judicial Discretion in Granting Extensions of Time

Date: Jul 28, 2021

Watts v. Revenue and Customs [2021] EWCA Civ 1124: Reinforcing Judicial Discretion in Granting Extensions of Time Introduction The case of Colin George Watts v. Revenue And Customs ([2021] EWCA Civ...

Limits of 'Show Cause' Procedure and Case Management Discretion in Compensation Claims: Analysis of Ministry of Defence v. Sivaji [2021] EWCA Civ 1163

Date: Jul 28, 2021

Limits of 'Show Cause' Procedure and Case Management Discretion in Compensation Claims: Analysis of Ministry of Defence v. Sivaji [2021] EWCA Civ 1163 Introduction The case of Ministry of Defence v....

Ministry of Defence v. Sivaji: Establishing Limits on Debarring Defendants in Asbestos Exposure Claims

Date: Jul 28, 2021

Ministry of Defence v. Sivaji: Establishing Limits on Debarring Defendants in Asbestos Exposure Claims Introduction The case of Ministry of Defence v. Sivaji ([2021] EWCA Civ 1163) addresses...

Reopening of Permissions to Appeal: Comprehensive Analysis of Municipio De Mariana & Ors v. BHP Group Plc & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1156)

Date: Jul 28, 2021

Reopening of Permissions to Appeal: Comprehensive Analysis of Municipio De Mariana & Ors v. BHP Group Plc & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1156) Introduction The case of Municipio De Mariana & Ors v. BHP...

Court of Appeal Confirms Strict Adherence to Reporting Restriction Orders under YJCEA Section 46: Limited Scope for Media Appeals

Date: Jul 28, 2021

Court of Appeal Confirms Strict Adherence to Reporting Restriction Orders under YJCEA Section 46: Limited Scope for Media Appeals Introduction The case of Wycombe Herald, Re (leave to appeal) ([2021]...

Clarifying the Approach to Article 13(b) Defences under the Hague Child Abduction Convention: Insights from IG (Child Abduction Habitual Residence Article 13b) [2021] EWCA Civ 1123

Date: Jul 28, 2021

Clarifying the Approach to Article 13(b) Defences under the Hague Child Abduction Convention: Insights from IG (Child Abduction Habitual Residence Article 13b) [2021] EWCA Civ 1123 Introduction The...

Clarifying the 'Unduly Harsh' Test in Deportation Cases: Reid v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 1158

Date: Jul 27, 2021

Clarifying the 'Unduly Harsh' Test in Deportation Cases: Reid v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 1158 Introduction Reid v. Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Reid v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Clarifying the 'Unduly Harsh' Test under Article 8 ECHR

Date: Jul 27, 2021

Reid v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Clarifying the 'Unduly Harsh' Test under Article 8 ECHR Introduction Reid v. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2021] EWCA Civ 1158) is a...

Sky Ltd & Ors v. SkyKick, UK Ltd & Anor: Establishing Partial Invalidity in Trade Mark Registrations Due to Bad Faith Applications

Date: Jul 27, 2021

Sky Ltd & Ors v. SkyKick, UK Ltd & Anor: Establishing Partial Invalidity in Trade Mark Registrations Due to Bad Faith Applications Introduction The case of Sky Ltd & Ors v. SkyKick, UK Ltd & Anor...

Sky Plc & Ors v SkyKick UK Ltd: Defining Bad Faith in EU Trade Mark Law

Date: Jul 27, 2021

Sky Plc & Ors v SkyKick UK Ltd: Defining Bad Faith in EU Trade Mark Law Introduction The case of Sky Plc & Ors v SkyKick UK Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 1121) represents a significant development in the...

Protection of Child Welfare in Passport Issuance: Landmark Ruling on Parental Consent

Date: Jul 24, 2021

Protection of Child Welfare in Passport Issuance: Landmark Ruling on Parental Consent Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home Department v. GA & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 1131) addresses...

Demand Guarantee Confirmed in Reignwood v. Shanghai Shipyard: Implications for Payment Security in Shipbuilding Contracts

Date: Jul 24, 2021

Demand Guarantee Confirmed in Reignwood v. Shanghai Shipyard: Implications for Payment Security in Shipbuilding Contracts Introduction The legal landscape governing guarantees in shipbuilding...

Taylor Goodchild Ltd v. Taylor & Anor: Clarifying the Scope of Unfair Prejudice Petitions and Abuse of Process

Date: Jul 24, 2021

Taylor Goodchild Ltd v. Taylor & Anor: Clarifying the Scope of Unfair Prejudice Petitions and Abuse of Process Introduction Taylor Goodchild Ltd v. Taylor & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1135) is a landmark...

Establishing Obviousness in Pharmaceutical Patent Law: Wyeth LLC v. Merck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Ltd

Date: Jul 23, 2021

Establishing Obviousness in Pharmaceutical Patent Law: Wyeth LLC v. Merck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Ltd Introduction The case of Wyeth LLC v. Merck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 1099) revolves...

Enhanced Culpability Classification in Manslaughter Sentencing: The R v. Abdi Esa Decision

Date: Jul 23, 2021

Enhanced Culpability Classification in Manslaughter Sentencing: The R v. Abdi Esa Decision Introduction The case of R v. Abdi Esa ([2021] EWCA Crim 1068) addresses the critical issue of appropriate...

Rectification of Land Registry Transfer Forms in Absence of Common Intention: Ralph v Ralph ([2021] EWCA Civ 1106)

Date: Jul 23, 2021

Rectification of Land Registry Transfer Forms in Absence of Common Intention: Ralph v Ralph ([2021] EWCA Civ 1106) 1. Introduction Ralph v Ralph ([2021] EWCA Civ 1106) is a pivotal case adjudicated...

R. v Husband [2021] EWCA Crim 1240: Enhanced Sentencing for Opportunistic Sexual Offenses

Date: Jul 23, 2021

R. v Husband [2021] EWCA Crim 1240: Enhanced Sentencing for Opportunistic Sexual Offenses Introduction R. v Husband [2021] EWCA Crim 1240 is a pivotal judgment delivered by the England and Wales...

Smith & Ors v R: Reinforcing Strict Sentencing Standards for Category 1 Grievous Bodily Harm Offenses

Date: Jul 23, 2021

Smith & Ors v R: Reinforcing Strict Sentencing Standards for Category 1 Grievous Bodily Harm Offenses Introduction The case of Smith & Ors, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1239) addresses significant issues...

Raja v. McMillan: Establishing Liability in Unlawful Means Conspiracy and Joint Tortfeasorship

Date: Jul 22, 2021

Raja v. McMillan: Establishing Liability in Unlawful Means Conspiracy and Joint Tortfeasorship Introduction The case of Raja v. McMillan ([2021] EWCA Civ 1103) presents a significant judicial...

Williams v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1177: Enhanced Minimum Term Reflecting Totality in Sentencing for Complex Offending

Date: Jul 22, 2021

Williams v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1177: Enhanced Minimum Term Reflecting Totality in Sentencing for Complex Offending Introduction The case of Williams v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1177 presents a significant...