England and Wales Case Commentaries

Balancing Privacy and Freedom of Expression in Family Court Document Access: Newman v Southampton City Council & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 437)

Date: Mar 26, 2021

Balancing Privacy and Freedom of Expression in Family Court Document Access: Newman v Southampton City Council & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 437) Introduction Newman v Southampton City Council & Ors ([2021]...

Court of Appeal Affirms Freshwater Five Convictions, Validates ECDIS Data Integrity in Conspiracy Cases

Date: Mar 26, 2021

Court of Appeal Affirms Freshwater Five Convictions, Validates ECDIS Data Integrity in Conspiracy Cases Introduction The case of Beere & Anor, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 432) revolves around the...

Reaffirming Standards for Credibility and Evidence in Defamation Suits: Depp II v. News Group Newspapers Ltd

Date: Mar 26, 2021

Reaffirming Standards for Credibility and Evidence in Defamation Suits: Depp II v. News Group Newspapers Ltd Introduction In the high-profile defamation case of Depp II v. News Group Newspapers Ltd &...

Regulating Tenant Liability for Structural Defects: Insights from City of London v. Great Arthur House

Date: Mar 26, 2021

Regulating Tenant Liability for Structural Defects: Insights from City of London v. Great Arthur House Introduction The case of City of London v. Various Leaseholders of Great Arthur House ([2021]...

Baldwin v. R. [2021]: Sentencing Young Offenders with Mental Disorders – A New Precedent

Date: Mar 25, 2021

Baldwin v. R. [2021]: Sentencing Young Offenders with Mental Disorders – A New Precedent 1. Introduction Baldwin v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 417) is a landmark case heard by the England and Wales Court...

Establishing Criteria for National Governing Bodies and Passing Off in Sports Associations: Analysis of UK Gymnastics Ltd & Ors v. BAGA

Date: Mar 25, 2021

Establishing Criteria for National Governing Bodies and Passing Off in Sports Associations: Analysis of UK Gymnastics Ltd & Ors v. BAGA Introduction The case of UK Gymnastics Ltd & Ors v. British...

Appropriate Credit for Late Guilty Pleas in Sentencing: Insights from Mirza v EWCA Crim 522

Date: Mar 25, 2021

Appropriate Credit for Late Guilty Pleas in Sentencing: Insights from Mirza v EWCA Crim 522 Introduction The case of Mirza, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 522) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Establishing Standards for Witness Reliability and Sentencing in Kidnapping Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of Kennedy v

Date: Mar 25, 2021

Establishing Standards for Witness Reliability and Sentencing in Kidnapping Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of Kennedy v ([2021] EWCA Crim 538) Introduction In the case of Kennedy, R. v ([2021] EWCA...

Crownmark Ltd v Athena Capital Fund: Reassessment of Material Change in Unless Orders

Date: Mar 24, 2021

Crownmark Ltd v Athena Capital Fund: Reassessment of Material Change in Unless Orders Introduction The case of Athena Capital Fund SICAV-FIS S.A v Crownmark Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 414) before the...

Affray Sentencing Reinforced: Immediate Custodial Sentences for Threats Against Police Officers

Date: Mar 24, 2021

Affray Sentencing Reinforced: Immediate Custodial Sentences for Threats Against Police Officers Introduction The case of Chikwendu, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 521) addresses the appellate review of a...

Reaffirming the Necessity of Evidential Integrity: The Warren & Ors v. R Judgment

Date: Mar 24, 2021

Reaffirming the Necessity of Evidential Integrity: The Warren & Ors v. R Judgment Introduction Warren & Ors v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 413) is a pivotal judgment delivered by the England and Wales Court...

Ensuring Fair Summing-Up: The Sakin & Anor v R Judgment and its Implications

Date: Mar 23, 2021

Ensuring Fair Summing-Up: The Sakin & Anor v R Judgment and its Implications Introduction The case of Sakin & Anor, R v ([2021] EWCA Crim 411) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Best Interests in Life-Sustaining Treatment: Insights from Parfitt v. Guy's and St Thomas' Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Date: Mar 20, 2021

Best Interests in Life-Sustaining Treatment: Insights from Parfitt v. Guy's and St Thomas' Children's NHS Foundation Trust Introduction Parfitt v. Guy's and St Thomas' Children's NHS Foundation Trust...

Refining Sentencing Standards in Manslaughter by Loss of Control: Insights from Brehmer v. R ([2021] EWCA Crim 390)

Date: Mar 20, 2021

Refining Sentencing Standards in Manslaughter by Loss of Control: Insights from Brehmer v. R ([2021] EWCA Crim 390) Introduction The Court of Appeal's decision in Brehmer v. R ([2021] EWCA Crim 390)...

Service Charges under LTA 1985 Remain Applicable During Management Orders under LTA 1987 - Chuan-Hui v K Group Holdings Inc & Ors

Date: Mar 20, 2021

Service Charges under LTA 1985 Remain Applicable During Management Orders under LTA 1987 - Chuan-Hui v K Group Holdings Inc & Ors Introduction The case of Chuan-Hui & Ors v. K Group Holdings Inc &...

R v Lall: Establishing Precedent on Mental Health Disposals in Manslaughter Cases

Date: Mar 20, 2021

R v Lall: Establishing Precedent on Mental Health Disposals in Manslaughter Cases Introduction R v Lall [2021] EWCA Crim 404 is a landmark decision by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Reevaluation of Confiscation Orders Under POCA: The Zuman & Anor v. R Judgment

Date: Mar 20, 2021

Reevaluation of Confiscation Orders Under POCA: The Zuman & Anor v. R Judgment Introduction The case of Zuman & Anor v. R ([2021] EWCA Crim 399) presents a significant development in the application...

Ngnoguem v. Milton Keynes Council: Establishing the Validity of Late Review Decisions under the Housing Act 1996

Date: Mar 20, 2021

Ngnoguem v. Milton Keynes Council: Establishing the Validity of Late Review Decisions under the Housing Act 1996 Introduction Ngnoguem v. Milton Keynes Council ([2021] EWCA Civ 396) is a pivotal case...

Defining Culpability and Sentencing in Official Secrets Offences: Finch R v Solicitor General's Reference [2021] EWCA Crim 377

Date: Mar 19, 2021

Defining Culpability and Sentencing in Official Secrets Offences: Finch R v Solicitor General's Reference [2021] EWCA Crim 377 Introduction Finch R v. (Solicitor General's Reference) is a landmark...

Causation and Deception in Homicide: Insights from Field v [2021] EWCA Crim 380

Date: Mar 19, 2021

Causation and Deception in Homicide: Insights from Field v [2021] EWCA Crim 380 Introduction Field v [2021] EWCA Crim 380 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...