England and Wales Case Commentaries

Lopes v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Upholding Extradition Priorities in Deportation

Date: May 28, 2021

Lopes v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Upholding Extradition Priorities in Deportation Introduction Lopes v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anr ([2021] EWCA Civ 805) is a...

Step-Parent Adoption in the Best Interests of the Child: Analysis of L (A Child) [2021] EWCA Civ 801

Date: May 27, 2021

Step-Parent Adoption in the Best Interests of the Child: Analysis of L (A Child) [2021] EWCA Civ 801 Introduction The case of L (A Child: Step-Parent Adoption) ([2021] EWCA Civ 801) presents a...

Immigration Exemption Declared Unlawful Under GDPR: Comprehensive Commentary on The Open Rights Group & Anor v. The Secretary of State

Date: May 27, 2021

Immigration Exemption Declared Unlawful Under GDPR Introduction The case of The Open Rights Group & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v. The Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor ([2021]...

R v Dixon [2021]: Appellate Court Refines Sentencing Guidelines for Firearms Offenses

Date: May 27, 2021

R v Dixon [2021]: Appellate Court Refines Sentencing Guidelines for Firearms Offenses Introduction The case of R v Dixon [2021] EWCA Crim 797 adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Establishing "Holding" Under HMDP Regulations: Insights from Munir v. Revenue And Customs ([2021] EWCA Civ 799)

Date: May 27, 2021

Establishing "Holding" Under HMDP Regulations: Insights from Munir v. Revenue And Customs ([2021] EWCA Civ 799) Introduction The case of Munir v. Revenue And Customs ([2021] EWCA Civ 799) revolves...

Separate Causes of Action in Professional Negligence: Sciortino v Beaumont [2021] EWCA Civ 786

Date: May 26, 2021

Separate Causes of Action in Professional Negligence: Sciortino v Beaumont [2021] EWCA Civ 786 Introduction Sciortino v. Beaumont ([2021] EWCA Civ 786) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England...

Validation of Guilty Pleas and Legal Advice Integrity in Sexual Offences: Insights from Kureembokus, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 828)

Date: May 26, 2021

Validation of Guilty Pleas and Legal Advice Integrity in Sexual Offences: Insights from Kureembokus, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 828) Introduction Kureembokus, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 828) is a pivotal...

Rehabilitation and Public Interest in Deportation: Jallow v. Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: May 25, 2021

Rehabilitation and Public Interest in Deportation: Jallow v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction Jallow v. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2021] EWCA Civ 788) is a...

Gell v. 32 St John's Road: Establishing Pleading Requirements for Service Charge Reasonableness under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

Date: May 25, 2021

Gell v. 32 St John's Road: Establishing Pleading Requirements for Service Charge Reasonableness under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 Introduction Gell v. 32 St John's Road (Eastbourne) Management...

Reforming Identification and DNA Evidence Standards in Criminal Convictions: The Dawes v R Judgment

Date: May 22, 2021

Reforming Identification and DNA Evidence Standards in Criminal Convictions: The Dawes v R Judgment Introduction The case of Dawes, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 760) adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Court Upholds UK's Abolition of VAT Free Shopping Schemes Post-Brexit Consistent with GATT Obligations

Date: May 22, 2021

Court Upholds UK's Abolition of VAT Free Shopping Schemes Post-Brexit Consistent with GATT Obligations Introduction In the landmark case of Heathrow Airport Ltd & Ors v. Her Majesty's Treasury (Rev...

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in the Presence of Underlying Illegality: Lenkor Energy Trading DMCC v. Puri

Date: May 22, 2021

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in the Presence of Underlying Illegality: Lenkor Energy Trading DMCC v. Puri ([2021] EWCA Civ 770) Introduction Lenkor Energy Trading DMCC v. Puri is a pivotal case...

Lenkor Energy Trading DMCC v. Puri: Enforcing Foreign Judgments and Illegality in International Transactions

Date: May 22, 2021

Lenkor Energy Trading DMCC v. Puri: Enforcing Foreign Judgments and Illegality in International Transactions Introduction The case of Lenkor Energy Trading DMCC v. Puri ([2021] EWCA Civ 770)...

Heathrow Airport Ltd v HMT: Reinforcing Governmental Discretion in Tax Policy Under GATT Compliance

Date: May 22, 2021

Heathrow Airport Ltd v Her Majesty's Treasury: Reinforcing Governmental Discretion in Tax Policy Under GATT Compliance Introduction In the landmark case of Heathrow Airport Ltd & Ors v Her Majesty's...

Affirmation of Convictions Based on Circumstantial Evidence in Organized Crime Conspiracies: R v Price [2021] EWCA Crim 835

Date: May 22, 2021

Affirmation of Convictions Based on Circumstantial Evidence in Organized Crime Conspiracies: R v Price [2021] EWCA Crim 835 Introduction R v Price ([2021] EWCA Crim 835) is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Court of Appeal Refines Application of 2020 Early Release Amendments in Minimum Term Calculations: McWilliams, R v [2021] EWCA Crim 745

Date: May 22, 2021

Court of Appeal Refines Application of 2020 Early Release Amendments in Minimum Term Calculations: McWilliams, R v [2021] EWCA Crim 745 Introduction The case of McWilliams, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim...

Ensuring Fairness in Child Protection Proceedings: Insights from D (A Child) [2021] EWCA Civ 787

Date: May 22, 2021

Ensuring Fairness in Child Protection Proceedings: Insights from D (A Child) [2021] EWCA Civ 787 Introduction The case of D (A Child) [2021] EWCA Civ 787 presents a poignant examination of the child...

Laci v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Reaffirming the Balance Between Integrity of Citizenship and Procedural Fairness

Date: May 21, 2021

Laci v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Reaffirming the Balance Between Integrity of Citizenship and Procedural Fairness Introduction The case of Laci v. Secretary of State for the Home...

Clarifying the Test for Discharge of Care Orders: Insights from TT (Children) ([2021] WLR(D) 298)

Date: May 21, 2021

Clarifying the Test for Discharge of Care Orders: Insights from TT (Children) ([2021] WLR(D) 298) Introduction The case of TT (Children) ([2021] WLR(D) 298) was adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Exceptional Circumstances in Deprivation of British Citizenship Obtained by Fraud: Laci v. Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: May 21, 2021

Exceptional Circumstances in Deprivation of British Citizenship Obtained by Fraud: Laci v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of Laci v. Secretary of State for the Home...