England and Wales Case Commentaries

DNA Evidence Undermines Reliability of Identification in Mohammed v. R. [2021] EWCA Crim 201

Date: Feb 24, 2021

DNA Evidence Undermines Reliability of Identification in Mohammed v. R. [2021] EWCA Crim 201 Introduction Mohammed v. R. is a pivotal case heard by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Court of Appeal Refines the Threshold for Setting Aside Hague Convention Return Orders Based on Child's Objections

Date: Feb 24, 2021

Court of Appeal Refines the Threshold for Setting Aside Hague Convention Return Orders Based on Child's Objections Introduction The case of A (A Child) (1980 Hague Convention: Set Aside) ([2021] EWCA...

Taxation and Charity Law: Implications of Eynsham Cricket Club v. Revenue & Customs

Date: Feb 24, 2021

Taxation and Charity Law: Implications of Eynsham Cricket Club v. Revenue & Customs 1. Introduction Eynsham Cricket Club v. Revenue & Customs ([2021] EWCA Civ 225) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Applicability of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 to Settlement Agreements: Insights from CFL Finance Ltd v. Laser Trust & Anor

Date: Feb 24, 2021

Applicability of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 to Settlement Agreements: Insights from CFL Finance Ltd v. Laser Trust & Anor 1. Introduction CFL Finance Ltd v. Laser Trust & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 228)...

Lamb & Ors, R v [2021] EWCA Crim 261: Upholding Sentencing Guidelines in Serious Assault Cases

Date: Feb 24, 2021

Lamb & Ors, R v [2021] EWCA Crim 261: Upholding Sentencing Guidelines in Serious Assault Cases Introduction The case of Lamb & Ors, R v [2021] EWCA Crim 261 was heard in the England and Wales Court...

Admissibility of Confessional Evidence in Criminal Appeals: Williams v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 226)

Date: Feb 23, 2021

Admissibility of Confessional Evidence in Criminal Appeals: Williams v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 226) Introduction Williams v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 226) is a landmark decision by the England and Wales...

Re-establishing Procedural Fairness in Confiscation Appeals: R. v Court [2021] EWCA Crim 242

Date: Feb 23, 2021

Re-establishing Procedural Fairness in Confiscation Appeals: R. v Court [2021] EWCA Crim 242 Introduction The case of R. v. Court (Rev 1) [2021] EWCA Crim 242 adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Bilta (UK) Ltd & Ors v. Tradition Financial Services Ltd: Establishing Fair Trial Principles for Adjournment Requests Due to Unavailable Key Witnesses

Date: Feb 23, 2021

Bilta (UK) Ltd & Ors v. Tradition Financial Services Ltd: Establishing Fair Trial Principles for Adjournment Requests Due to Unavailable Key Witnesses Introduction The case of Bilta (UK) Ltd & Ors v....

Clarifying Jurisdiction: Judicial Review of Excepting Directions under Section 45 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999

Date: Feb 20, 2021

Clarifying Jurisdiction: Judicial Review of Excepting Directions under Section 45 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 Introduction The case of KL v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 200)...

Comprehensive Commentary on IPCOM GmbH & Co Kg v. Vodafone Group Plc & ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 205)

Date: Feb 20, 2021

IPCOM GmbH & Co Kg v. Vodafone Group Plc & ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 205): Establishing the "Access Control Essentiality" Principle in LTE Standards Introduction The case of IPCOM GmbH & Co Kg v. Vodafone...

Res Judicata in Trade Union Disciplinary Proceedings: Unite the Union v. McFadden

Date: Feb 20, 2021

Res Judicata in Trade Union Disciplinary Proceedings: Unite the Union v. McFadden ([2021] EWCA Civ 199) Introduction The case of Unite the Union v. Alec McFadden ([2021] EWCA Civ 199) addresses a...

Pigot v. The Environment Agency: Balancing Riparian Rights and Environmental Duties

Date: Feb 20, 2021

Pigot v. The Environment Agency: Balancing Riparian Rights and Environmental Duties Introduction Pigot v. The Environment Agency ([2021] EWCA Civ 213) is a landmark case adjudicated by the England...

Defining Green Belt Boundaries and Cost Orders in Compulsory Acquisition: Insights from Leech Homes Ltd v. Northumberland County Council [2021] EWCA Civ 198

Date: Feb 20, 2021

Defining Green Belt Boundaries and Cost Orders in Compulsory Acquisition: Insights from Leech Homes Ltd v. Northumberland County Council [2021] EWCA Civ 198 Introduction The case of Leech Homes Ltd...

Enhancing Sentencing Standards for Crimes Against Vulnerable Adults: A Comprehensive Analysis of Tarbox v. Crown (2021)

Date: Feb 19, 2021

Enhancing Sentencing Standards for Crimes Against Vulnerable Adults: A Comprehensive Analysis of Tarbox v. Crown (2021) Introduction The case of Tarbox v. Crown ([2021] EWCA Crim 224) represents a...

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs v. Carrington: Implications of Articles 7 and 10 of Regulation (EC) 883/2004 on Child Benefit Payments Post-Brexit

Date: Feb 19, 2021

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs v. Carrington: Implications of Articles 7 and 10 of Regulation (EC) 883/2004 on Child Benefit Payments Post-Brexit Introduction The case of Her Majesty's Revenue and...

Defining 'Use of Force' in Robbery: Insights from R. v. Martins [2021] EWCA Crim 223

Date: Feb 19, 2021

Defining 'Use of Force' in Robbery: Insights from R. v. Martins [2021] EWCA Crim 223 Introduction The case of R. v. Martins [2021] EWCA Crim 223 is a pivotal decision by the England and Wales Court...

Affordability of Citizenship Registration Fees and Parliamentary Privilege: Comprehensive Analysis of PRCBC & Anor v Secretary of State (2021)

Date: Feb 19, 2021

Affordability of Citizenship Registration Fees and Parliamentary Privilege: Comprehensive Analysis of PRCBC & Anor v Secretary of State (2021) Introduction The case of Project for the Registration of...

Clarifying 'Reasonable Belief' in Sexual Offences: Ishaqzai v R [2021] EWCA Crim 222

Date: Feb 18, 2021

Clarifying 'Reasonable Belief' in Sexual Offences: Ishaqzai v R [2021] EWCA Crim 222 Introduction Ishaqzai v R is a landmark judgment delivered by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Revenue and Customs v. MCX Dunlin (UK) Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 186: Precedent on PRT and APRT Repayments and Procedural Jurisdiction

Date: Feb 18, 2021

Revenue and Customs v. MCX Dunlin (UK) Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 186 Introduction Revenue And Customs v. MCX Dunlin (UK) Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 186) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Adequacy of Judicial Reasoning in Child Abuse Cases: Analysis of O (A Child) [2021] EWCA Civ 149

Date: Feb 17, 2021

Adequacy of Judicial Reasoning in Child Abuse Cases: Analysis of O (A Child) [2021] EWCA Civ 149 Introduction The case of O (A Child) [2021] EWCA Civ 149 presents a complex and emotionally charged...