England and Wales Case Commentaries

Seabrook v. Adam: Clarifying the Scope and Impact of Part 36 Offers in Personal Injury Claims

Date: Mar 19, 2021

Seabrook v. Adam: Clarifying the Scope and Impact of Part 36 Offers in Personal Injury Claims Introduction Seabrook v. Adam ([2021] EWCA Civ 382) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and...

Enhanced Jurisdiction Under Section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988: The Ferreira Case

Date: Mar 19, 2021

Enhanced Jurisdiction Under Section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988: The Ferreira Case Introduction The case of Ferreira, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 537) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Curtilage Determination in Common Land Deregistration: Blackbushe Airport Ltd v. Hampshire County Council

Date: Mar 19, 2021

Curtilage Determination in Common Land Deregistration: Blackbushe Airport Ltd v. Hampshire County Council Introduction The case of Blackbushe Airport Ltd v. Hampshire County Council ([2021] EWCA Civ...

Admissibility of Hearsay Evidence from Hostile Witnesses under CJA 2003: Analysis of R v Muldoon

Date: Mar 19, 2021

Admissibility of Hearsay Evidence from Hostile Witnesses under CJA 2003: Analysis of R v Muldoon Introduction The case of Muldoon, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 381 presents a significant examination of the...

Judicial Limits on Indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Orders: The Howarth v R Case

Date: Mar 18, 2021

Judicial Limits on Indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Orders: The Howarth v R Case Introduction The case of Howarth, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 445) revolves around Robert Howarth, who was convicted in...

Judicial Discretion on Academic Claims in Judicial Review: The Precedential Impact of L, M and P v. Devon County Council

Date: Mar 17, 2021

Judicial Discretion on Academic Claims in Judicial Review: The Precedential Impact of L, M and P v. Devon County Council Introduction The case of L, M and P v. Devon County Council ([2021] EWCA Civ...

Securing Citizenship: The Impact of Secretary of State v. Tariq on Dual Nationality and British Nationality Law

Date: Mar 17, 2021

Securing Citizenship: The Impact of Secretary of State v. Tariq on Dual Nationality and British Nationality Law Introduction The Secretary of State for the Home Department v. Tariq ([2021] EWCA Civ...

Establishing Nationality Determination Standards: A Commentary on The Secretary of State for the Home Department v. Tariq ([2021] EWCA Civ 378)

Date: Mar 17, 2021

Establishing Nationality Determination Standards: A Commentary on The Secretary of State for the Home Department v. Tariq ([2021] EWCA Civ 378) Introduction The Secretary of State for the Home...

Reverse Burden of Proof in Health and Safety Offences: AH Ltd & Anor v R [2021] EWCA Crim 359

Date: Mar 17, 2021

Reverse Burden of Proof in Health and Safety Offences: AH Ltd & Anor v R [2021] EWCA Crim 359 Introduction The case of AH Ltd & Anor v R [2021] EWCA Crim 359 presents a pivotal moment in the...

Reinforcing Compliance with Planning Injunctions: Insights from Anderson & Ors v. Basildon District Council [2021] EWCA Civ 363

Date: Mar 17, 2021

Reinforcing Compliance with Planning Injunctions: Insights from Anderson & Ors v. Basildon District Council [2021] EWCA Civ 363 Introduction The case of Anderson & Ors v. Basildon District Council...

Cuciurean v. The Secretary of State for Transport & Anor: Refining Civil Contempt Jurisprudence for Environmental Protests and Orders Against Persons Unknown

Date: Mar 17, 2021

Cuciurean v. The Secretary of State for Transport & Anor: Refining Civil Contempt Jurisprudence for Environmental Protests and Orders Against Persons Unknown Introduction Cuciurean v. The Secretary...

Affirming the CPS's Merit-Based Approach: End Violence Against Women Coalition v Director of Public Prosecutions

Date: Mar 16, 2021

Affirming the CPS's Merit-Based Approach: End Violence Against Women Coalition v Director of Public Prosecutions Introduction The case of End Violence Against Women Coalition, R (On the Application...

Vicarious Liability of Religious Organisations for Abuse by Their Leaders: Insights from Barry Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses v BXB ([2021] EWCA Civ 356)

Date: Mar 16, 2021

Vicarious Liability of Religious Organisations for Abuse by Their Leaders: Insights from Barry Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses v BXB ([2021] EWCA Civ 356) Introduction The case of Barry...

Capacity Assessment in Employment Tribunals: Insights from Royal Bank of Scotland Plc v. AB ([2021] EWCA Civ 345)

Date: Mar 16, 2021

Capacity Assessment in Employment Tribunals: Insights from Royal Bank of Scotland Plc v. AB ([2021] EWCA Civ 345) 1. Introduction Royal Bank of Scotland Plc v. AB ([2021] EWCA Civ 345) is a pivotal...

Extraterritorial Application of Equality Duty in Refugee Resettlement: Turani & Anor v. Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Mar 16, 2021

Extraterritorial Application of Equality Duty in Refugee Resettlement: Turani & Anor v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of Turani & Anor v. Secretary of State for the...

Admissibility of Illicitly Obtained Evidence in Civil Proceedings: Insights from Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority v. Azima [2021] EWCA Civ 349

Date: Mar 13, 2021

Admissibility of Illicitly Obtained Evidence in Civil Proceedings: Insights from Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority v. Azima [2021] EWCA Civ 349 Introduction The case of Ras Al Khaimah Investment...

Comprehensive Commentary on Hughes & Anor, R v ([2021] EWCA Crim 477)

Date: Mar 13, 2021

Sentencing in Organized Drug Conspiracies: Insights from Hughes & Anor, R v ([2021] EWCA Crim 477) Introduction The case of Hughes & Anor, R v ([2021] EWCA Crim 477) pertains to two appeals against...

Scope of Arbitration Agreements Under the Arbitration Act 1996: Insights from Republic of Mozambique v. Privinvest Shipbuilding SAL & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 329

Date: Mar 12, 2021

Scope of Arbitration Agreements Under the Arbitration Act 1996: Insights from Republic of Mozambique v. Privinvest Shipbuilding SAL & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 329 Introduction The case Republic of...

Admissibility of Previous Convictions in Gang-Related Offenses: Hamilton & Ors, R v [2021] EWCA Crim 424

Date: Mar 12, 2021

Admissibility of Previous Convictions in Gang-Related Offenses: Hamilton & Ors, R v [2021] EWCA Crim 424 Introduction The case of Hamilton & Ors, R v ([2021] EWCA Crim 424) addresses significant...

Morley v Royal Bank of Scotland Plc: Upholding Commercial Negotiations and Dismissing Claims of Intimidation and Economic Duress

Date: Mar 12, 2021

Morley v Royal Bank of Scotland Plc: Upholding Commercial Negotiations and Dismissing Claims of Intimidation and Economic Duress Introduction In the case of Morley (t/a Morley Estates) v. The Royal...