England and Wales Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Rape Shield Protections under Section 41: R v Costanzo & Anor [2021] EWCA Crim 615

Date: Apr 22, 2021

Affirmation of Rape Shield Protections under Section 41: R v Costanzo & Anor [2021] EWCA Crim 615 Introduction The case of Costanzo & Anor v R ([2021] EWCA Crim 615) pertains to two young men,...

Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence in Joint Enterprise Cases: Fanta & Anor v. The Queen [2021] EWCA Crim 564

Date: Apr 22, 2021

Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence in Joint Enterprise Cases: Fanta & Anor v. The Queen [2021] EWCA Crim 564 Introduction The case of Fanta & Anor v. The Queen ([2021] EWCA Crim 564) represents...

Reed & Anor v The Queen: Harmonizing Sentencing for Inchoate Sexual Offences Against Children

Date: Apr 22, 2021

Reed & Anor v The Queen: Harmonizing Sentencing for Inchoate Sexual Offences Against Children Introduction The case of Reed & Anor v The Queen (Rev 1) ([2021] EWCA Crim 572) represents a pivotal...

R v Grantham [2021]: Refined Approaches to Assault Classification and Guilty Plea Discounts

Date: Apr 22, 2021

R v Grantham [2021]: Refined Approaches to Assault Classification and Guilty Plea Discounts Introduction In the case of R v Grantham [2021] EWCA Crim 658, the appellant, Mr. Mann, challenged the...

Relevance of Premium Recoverability in Determining the Form of Security for Costs: Infinity Distribution Ltd v. The Khan Partnership LLP

Date: Apr 21, 2021

Relevance of Premium Recoverability in Determining the Form of Security for Costs: Infinity Distribution Ltd v. The Khan Partnership LLP ([2021] EWCA Civ 565) Introduction Infinity Distribution Ltd...

Court Affirms Strict Interpretation of Contractual Terms: No Implied Sale or Marketing Obligations in Yoo Design Services Ltd v. Iliv Realty PTE Ltd

Date: Apr 21, 2021

Court Affirms Strict Interpretation of Contractual Terms: No Implied Sale or Marketing Obligations in Yoo Design Services Ltd v. Iliv Realty PTE Ltd Introduction Yoo Design Services Ltd v. Iliv...

R v Heer [2021] EWCA Crim 717: Affirming the Weight of Aggravating Factors in Unlawful Act Manslaughter Sentencing

Date: Apr 21, 2021

R v Heer [2021] EWCA Crim 717: Affirming the Weight of Aggravating Factors in Unlawful Act Manslaughter Sentencing Introduction The case of R v Heer [2021] EWCA Crim 717 addresses the sentencing of...

Establishing the Distinction Between Statement of Fact and Opinion in Defamation Law: Corbyn v. Millett [2021] EWCA Civ 567

Date: Apr 21, 2021

Establishing the Distinction Between Statement of Fact and Opinion in Defamation Law: Corbyn v. Millett [2021] EWCA Civ 567 Introduction The case of Corbyn v. Millett ([2021] EWCA Civ 567) presented...

Re-Engagement in Unfair Dismissal: Clarifying Practicability Standards – Kelly v. PGA European Tour

Date: Apr 20, 2021

Re-Engagement in Unfair Dismissal: Clarifying Practicability Standards – Kelly v. PGA European Tour Introduction Kelly v. PGA European Tour ([2021] EWCA Civ 559) is a pivotal decision from the...

Defining "Complaint" in FCA DISP: Insights from Davis v. Lloyds Bank Plc [2021]

Date: Apr 17, 2021

Defining "Complaint" in FCA DISP: Insights from Davis v. Lloyds Bank Plc [2021] Introduction The case of Davis v. Lloyds Bank Plc (Rev 1) ([2021] EWCA Civ 557) addressed critical questions concerning...

Expanding Worker Definition for Trade Union Recognition: National Union of Professional Foster Carers v. The Certification Officer

Date: Apr 17, 2021

Expanding Worker Definition for Trade Union Recognition National Union of Professional Foster Carers v. The Certification Officer ([2021] WLR(D) 206) Court: England and Wales Court of Appeal (Civil...

Cost Assessment in Judicial Review Cases Where Notices are Withdrawn: M Sport Ltd v HMRC

Date: Apr 17, 2021

Cost Assessment in Judicial Review Cases Where Notices are Withdrawn: M Sport Ltd v HMRC Introduction M Sport Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v. Her Majesty's Revenue And Customs ([2021] WLR(D) 208)...

Restricting Third Party Debt Orders in Light of Bankruptcy: Insights from Michael Wilson & Partners Ltd v. Sinclair

Date: Apr 17, 2021

Restricting Third Party Debt Orders in Light of Bankruptcy: Insights from Michael Wilson & Partners Ltd v. Sinclair Introduction The case of Michael Wilson & Partners Ltd v. Sinclair & Ors ([2021]...

Court of Appeal Upholds Murder Conviction and Life Sentence in R v Riddington

Date: Apr 17, 2021

Court of Appeal Upholds Murder Conviction and Life Sentence in R v Riddington Introduction The case of Riddington, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 601) was heard by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

P (Discharge of Party) Re Judgment Commentary

Date: Apr 17, 2021

Discharging a Party Without Notice: An Analysis of P (Discharge of Party) Re [2021] EWCA Civ 512 Introduction The case of P (Discharge of Party) Re [2021] EWCA Civ 512 presents a significant...

Application of the Principle of Totality in Sentencing Multiple Offences: Shadbolt, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 662)

Date: Apr 16, 2021

Application of the Principle of Totality in Sentencing Multiple Offences: Shadbolt, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 662) Introduction The case of Shadbolt, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 662) presents a pivotal...

Stanford International Bank Ltd v. HSBC Bank Plc: Establishing Boundaries for Corporate Dishonesty

Date: Apr 16, 2021

Stanford International Bank Ltd v. HSBC Bank Plc: Establishing Boundaries for Corporate Dishonesty Introduction The case of Stanford International Bank Limited (SIB) v. HSBC Bank Plc ([2021] EWCA Civ...

Expanding Exceptions to the 'Without Prejudice' Rule: Berkeley Square Holdings Ltd v. Lancer Property Asset Management Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 551

Date: Apr 16, 2021

Expanding Exceptions to the "Without Prejudice" Rule: Berkeley Square Holdings Ltd v. Lancer Property Asset Management Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 551 Introduction The appellate case of Berkeley Square...

Re Keshwala v Bhalsod: Defining Reasonable Promptitude in Relief from Lease Forfeiture

Date: Apr 16, 2021

Re Keshwala v Bhalsod: Defining Reasonable Promptitude in Relief from Lease Forfeiture Introduction The case of Keshwala & Anor v. Bhalsod & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 492) presents a pivotal examination...

Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines for Rape Cases Involving Vulnerable Intoxicated Victims: The Behdarvani-Aidi Judgment

Date: Apr 16, 2021

Clarifying Sentencing Guidelines for Rape Cases Involving Vulnerable Intoxicated Victims: The Behdarvani-Aidi Judgment Introduction The case of Behdarvani-Aidi, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 582) represents...