England and Wales Case Commentaries

Affirming Cost Allocation Principles in Fiduciary Litigation: Global Energy Horizons Corporation v. Gray

Date: Feb 6, 2021

Affirming Cost Allocation Principles in Fiduciary Litigation: Global Energy Horizons Corporation v. Gray Introduction The case of Global Energy Horizons Corporation (GEHC) v. Gray ([2021] EWCA Civ...

Defining Aggravating Factors in Murder Sentencing Without Sexual Motivation: A Commentary on Mays v EWCA Crim 187

Date: Feb 6, 2021

Defining Aggravating Factors in Murder Sentencing Without Sexual Motivation: A Commentary on Mays v EWCA Crim 187 Introduction Mays v [2021] EWCA Crim 187 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England...

Reaffirmation of "Three Strikes" Sentencing Principles in Domestic Burglary: McLatchie v EWCA Crim 268

Date: Feb 5, 2021

Reaffirmation of "Three Strikes" Sentencing Principles in Domestic Burglary: McLatchie v EWCA Crim 268 Introduction The case of McLatchie, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 268) presents a significant...

Clarifying Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and Attribution in ECHR Claims: Tomanovic & Ors v. FCO [2021] EWCA Civ 117

Date: Feb 5, 2021

Clarifying Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and Attribution in ECHR Claims: Tomanovic & Ors v. Foreign and Commonwealth Office [2021] EWCA Civ 117 Introduction Tomanovic & Ors v. Foreign and...

R v Rose [2021] EWCA Crim 155: Clarifying Sentencing Principles and Judicial Discretion

Date: Feb 5, 2021

R v Rose [2021] EWCA Crim 155: Clarifying Sentencing Principles and Judicial Discretion Introduction The criminal case of Darren Rose serves as a pivotal precedent in the realm of criminal sentencing...

Affirmation of Drug Supply Conspiracy Convictions and Sentencing Adjustments: A Comprehensive Analysis of Murphy & Ors, R. v. (Rev 1) ([2021] EWCA Crim 190)

Date: Feb 5, 2021

Affirmation of Drug Supply Conspiracy Convictions and Sentencing Adjustments: A Comprehensive Analysis of Murphy & Ors, R. v. (Rev 1) ([2021] EWCA Crim 190) Introduction The case of Murphy & Ors, R....

Clarifying the Admissibility of E-Fit Pictures and Identification Evidence Under CJA 2003 in Thomasson & Anor v R [2021] EWCA Crim 114

Date: Feb 5, 2021

Clarifying the Admissibility of E-Fit Pictures and Identification Evidence Under CJA 2003 in Thomasson & Anor v R [2021] EWCA Crim 114 Introduction The case of Thomasson & Anor v R [2021] EWCA Crim...

Dual Jury Directions: The Intersection of Section 34 and Lucas Directions in Wainwright v [2021] EWCA Crim 122

Date: Feb 5, 2021

Dual Jury Directions: The Intersection of Section 34 and Lucas Directions in Wainwright v [2021] EWCA Crim 122 Introduction The case of Wainwright, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 122 adjudicated by the...

No Appeal Against Conviction Where Guilty Plea Is Clear and Voluntary: Insights from Ryle v ([2021] EWCA Crim 270)

Date: Feb 5, 2021

No Appeal Against Conviction Where Guilty Plea Is Clear and Voluntary: Insights from Ryle v ([2021] EWCA Crim 270) Introduction The case Ryle, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 270) adjudicated by the England...

Reaffirming Expert Witness Standards and Conviction Safety: Byrne & Ors v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 107)

Date: Feb 4, 2021

Reaffirming Expert Witness Standards and Conviction Safety: Byrne & Ors v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 107) Introduction The case of Byrne & Ors v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 107) before the England and Wales...

Clarifying the 'Tilted Balance' under NPPF Paragraph 11d(ii): Insights from Gladman Developments Ltd v. Secretary of State (2021)

Date: Feb 4, 2021

Clarifying the 'Tilted Balance' under NPPF Paragraph 11d(ii): Insights from Gladman Developments Ltd v. Secretary of State (2021) Introduction The case of Gladman Developments Ltd v. Secretary of...

Enhanced Jurisdiction for Disclosure from Personal Devices in Litigation: A Comprehensive Analysis of Phones 4U Ltd v. EE Ltd & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 116)

Date: Feb 3, 2021

Enhanced Jurisdiction for Disclosure from Personal Devices in Litigation Introduction Phones 4U Ltd v. EE Ltd & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 116) is a landmark case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court...

Clarifying Rights of Occupation in Consent Orders: Derhalli v. Derhalli [2021] EWCA Civ 112

Date: Feb 3, 2021

Clarifying Rights of Occupation in Consent Orders: Derhalli v. Derhalli [2021] EWCA Civ 112 Introduction Derhalli v. Derhalli ([2021] EWCA Civ 112) is a pivotal Court of Appeal decision that delves...

Balancing Seriousness and Rehabilitation in Youth Sentencing: R v VT [2021] EWCA Crim 166

Date: Feb 3, 2021

Balancing Seriousness and Rehabilitation in Youth Sentencing: R v VT [2021] EWCA Crim 166 Introduction The case of R v VT ([2021] EWCA Crim 166) addresses the complex interplay between the severity...

Impact of Disclosure Failures in Sexual Offence Cases: Insights from Charnock v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 100)

Date: Feb 3, 2021

Impact of Disclosure Failures in Sexual Offence Cases: Insights from Charnock v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 100) Introduction The case of Charnock v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 100) adjudicated by the England...

Brown v [2021] EWCA Crim 269: Immediate Custodial Sentencing for Causing Death by Dangerous Driving

Date: Feb 3, 2021

Brown v [2021] EWCA Crim 269: Immediate Custodial Sentencing for Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Introduction The case of Brown v [2021] EWCA Crim 269 presents a poignant legal examination of...

Capital Allowances Act 2001: Narrow Interpretation of 'Tunnel' and 'Aqueduct' in HMRC v. SSE Generation Ltd

Date: Feb 2, 2021

Capital Allowances Act 2001: Narrow Interpretation of 'Tunnel' and 'Aqueduct' in HMRC v. SSE Generation Ltd Introduction HMRC v. SSE Generation Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 105) is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Capital Allowances Interpretation: Defining 'Tunnel' and 'Aqueduct' in HMRC v SSE Generation Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 105)

Date: Feb 2, 2021

Capital Allowances Interpretation: Defining 'Tunnel' and 'Aqueduct' in HMRC v SSE Generation Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 105) Introduction HMRC v. SSE Generation Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 105) is a pivotal case...

Abuse of Process in Malicious Falsehood: Tinkler v. Ferguson & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 18

Date: Feb 2, 2021

Abuse of Process in Malicious Falsehood: Tinkler v. Ferguson & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 18 Introduction The case of Tinkler v. Ferguson & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 18) involves a complex legal battle centered...

Abuse of Process in Collateral Litigation: Insights from Tinkler v. Ferguson & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 18)

Date: Feb 2, 2021

Abuse of Process in Collateral Litigation: Insights from Tinkler v. Ferguson & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 18) Introduction Tinkler v. Ferguson & Ors is a landmark case adjudicated by the England and Wales...