England and Wales Case Commentaries

Enhancing Child Protection: The Landmark Ruling in A (Children) (Abduction: Article 13(b)) [2021] EWCA Civ 939

Date: Jun 24, 2021

Enhancing Child Protection: The Landmark Ruling in A (Children) (Abduction: Article 13(b)) [2021] EWCA Civ 939 Introduction The case of A (Children) (Abduction: Article 13(b)) ([2021] EWCA Civ 939)...

Differential Treatment of Maternity Benefits in Universal Credit: Moore & Anor v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Date: Jun 24, 2021

Differential Treatment of Maternity Benefits in Universal Credit: Moore & Anor v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Introduction Moore & Anor v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions...

Admissibility of Defendants' Bad Character Evidence under Section 101(1)(g): Colecozy-Rogers v

Date: Jun 24, 2021

Admissibility of Defendants' Bad Character Evidence under Section 101(1)(g): Colecozy-Rogers v Introduction The case of Colecozy-Rogers, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1111) was adjudicated in the England...

HMRC's Authority to Invoke Section 73 of VATA: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Jun 24, 2021

HMRC's Authority to Invoke Section 73 of VATA: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The case of Milton Keynes Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) ([2021] EWCA Civ 942)...

Impeded Justice: The Role of Diminished Responsibility in Jones v. R.

Date: Jun 23, 2021

Impeded Justice: The Role of Diminished Responsibility in Jones v. R. Introduction Jones v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 929) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Balancing Youth and Culpability in Sentencing: An Analysis of Mason v [2021] EWCA Crim 113

Date: Jun 23, 2021

Balancing Youth and Culpability in Sentencing: An Analysis of Mason v [2021] EWCA Crim 113 Introduction The case of Mason, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 113) presents a pivotal examination of the interplay...

Approach to Evaluating Expert Evidence in Refugee Status Revocation: MS (Zimbabwe) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 941

Date: Jun 23, 2021

Approach to Evaluating Expert Evidence in Refugee Status Revocation: MS (Zimbabwe) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 941 Introduction The case of MS (Zimbabwe) v....

Restrictive Interpretation of Article 1F(c) in Refugee Exclusion – Case Commentary on AE (Iraq) v. SSHD [2021] EWCA Civ 948

Date: Jun 23, 2021

Restrictive Interpretation of Article 1F(c) in Refugee Exclusion – Case Commentary on AE (Iraq) v. SSHD [2021] EWCA Civ 948 Introduction The case of AE (Iraq) v. The Secretary of State for the Home...

Defining Reasonable Living Expenses in Intentional Homelessness: Patel v. London Borough of Hackney [2021] EWCA Civ 897

Date: Jun 22, 2021

Defining Reasonable Living Expenses in Intentional Homelessness: Patel v. London Borough of Hackney [2021] EWCA Civ 897 Introduction Patel v. London Borough of Hackney is a landmark case adjudicated...

Reasonable Belief in Consent under the Sexual Offences Act 2003: Precedent from Ivor & Ors v R [2021] EWCA Crim 923

Date: Jun 19, 2021

Reasonable Belief in Consent under the Sexual Offences Act 2003: Precedent from Ivor & Ors v R [2021] EWCA Crim 923 Introduction The case of Ivor & Ors v R ([2021] EWCA Crim 923) presents a...

Overriding the Prudential Rule: Implications of Broadcasting Investment Group Ltd v Smith & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 912

Date: Jun 19, 2021

Overriding the Prudential Rule: Implications of Broadcasting Investment Group Ltd v Smith & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 912 Introduction The case of Broadcasting Investment Group Ltd & Ors v. Smith & Anor...

Sentencing in Youth Offence Cases: Analysis of S, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 960)

Date: Jun 18, 2021

Sentencing in Youth Offence Cases: Analysis of S, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 960) Introduction The case S, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 960) heard by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)...

Court of Appeal Establishes Strict Criteria for VAT Input Deductions: Royal Opera House v. HMRC

Date: Jun 18, 2021

Court of Appeal Establishes Strict Criteria for VAT Input Deductions: Royal Opera House v. HMRC Introduction The case of Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation v. Commissioners for Her Majesty's...

Joinder of Foster Carers in Care Proceedings: EWCA's Decision in R (Care Proceedings Joinder of Foster Carers) [2021] EWCA Civ 875

Date: Jun 16, 2021

Joinder of Foster Carers in Care Proceedings: EWCA's Decision in R (Care Proceedings Joinder of Foster Carers) [2021] EWCA Civ 875 Introduction The Court of Appeal of England and Wales delivered a...

Zedra Trust Co v. The Hut GroupLtd: Reinforcing Standards for Unfair Prejudice Claims in Shareholder Disputes

Date: Jun 16, 2021

Zedra Trust Co v. The Hut GroupLtd: Reinforcing Standards for Unfair Prejudice Claims in Shareholder Disputes Introduction The case of Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd v. The Hut Group Ltd & Ors...

Court Confirms Rule 7(1A) Compliance with ECHR Article 14: Akbar v Secretary of State for Justice [2021] EWCA Civ 898

Date: Jun 16, 2021

Court Confirms Rule 7(1A) Compliance with ECHR Article 14: Akbar v Secretary of State for Justice [2021] EWCA Civ 898 Introduction The case of Akbar v Secretary of State for Justice ([2021] EWCA Civ...

Article 8 Family Life in Immigration Law: Insights from Mobeen v. Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Jun 15, 2021

Article 8 Family Life in Immigration Law: Insights from Mobeen v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of Mobeen v. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2021] EWCA...

Jackson v R: Reevaluating the Extension of Restraining Orders Without Breach

Date: Jun 15, 2021

Jackson v R: Reevaluating the Extension of Restraining Orders Without Breach Introduction Jackson v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 901) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Unavailability of Interim Relief in Employment Discrimination Cases Constitutes ECHR Article 14 Breach: Steer v. Stormsure Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 887

Date: Jun 12, 2021

Unavailability of Interim Relief in Employment Discrimination Cases Constitutes ECHR Article 14 Breach: Steer v. Stormsure Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 887 Introduction The case of Steer v. Stormsure Ltd...

Admissibility of In-Trial Threat Evidence in Multi-Defendant Murder Cases: The Crutchley Precedent

Date: Jun 12, 2021

Admissibility of In-Trial Threat Evidence in Multi-Defendant Murder Cases: The Crutchley Precedent Introduction The case of R v Crutchley [2021] EWCA Crim 1001 addresses critical issues surrounding...