England and Wales Case Commentaries

Tinkler v. Ferguson & Ors: Establishing Barriers Against Collateral Litigation in Malicious Falsehood Claims

Date: Feb 2, 2021

Tinkler v. Ferguson & Ors: Establishing Barriers Against Collateral Litigation in Malicious Falsehood Claims Introduction In the landmark case Tinkler v. Ferguson & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 18), the...

Capital Allowances and the Interpretation of 'Structures' under the Capital Allowances Act 2001: Insights from HMRC v. SSE Generation Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 105

Date: Feb 2, 2021

Capital Allowances and the Interpretation of 'Structures' under the Capital Allowances Act 2001: Insights from HMRC v. SSE Generation Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 105 1. Introduction HMRC v. SSE Generation...

Balancing Contempt Sanctions with External Misconduct: Lockett v. Minstrell Recruitment Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 102

Date: Feb 2, 2021

Balancing Contempt Sanctions with External Misconduct: Lockett v. Minstrell Recruitment Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 102 Introduction The case of Lockett v. Minstrell Recruitment Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 102)...

Rebalancing Contempt Sanctions: The Role of Claimant Misconduct in Lockett v. Minstrell Recruitment Ltd (2021)

Date: Feb 2, 2021

Rebalancing Contempt Sanctions: The Role of Claimant Misconduct in Lockett v. Minstrell Recruitment Ltd (2021) Introduction Lockett v. Minstrell Recruitment Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 102) is a pivotal...

Influence of Procedural Misconduct on Contempt of Court Sentencing: Comprehensive Commentary on Lockett v. Minstrell Recruitment Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 102

Date: Feb 2, 2021

Influence of Procedural Misconduct on Contempt of Court Sentencing: Comprehensive Commentary on Lockett v. Minstrell Recruitment Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 102 1. Introduction Lockett v. Minstrell...

Strict Interpretation of 'Device or Substance' under the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990: Insights from Thacker & Ors v R (2021)

Date: Jan 30, 2021

Strict Interpretation of 'Device or Substance' under the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990: Insights from Thacker & Ors v R (2021) Introduction The case of Thacker & Ors v R ([2021] EWCA Crim...

Restrictive Interpretation of 'Device or Substance' in Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990: Thacker & Ors v R [2021] EWCA Crim 97

Date: Jan 30, 2021

Restrictive Interpretation of 'Device or Substance' in Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990: Thacker & Ors v R [2021] EWCA Crim 97 Introduction In the landmark case Thacker & Ors v R ([2021] EWCA...

Upper Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction to Impose Electronic Communications Code Rights Over Existing 1954 Act Tenancies

Date: Jan 30, 2021

Upper Tribunal Lacks Jurisdiction to Impose Electronic Communications Code Rights Over Existing 1954 Act Tenancies Introduction The case of Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Ltd v....

Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure v. Ashloch Ltd & Anor: Clarifying Jurisdiction under the Electronic Communications Code

Date: Jan 30, 2021

Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure v. Ashloch Ltd & Anor: Clarifying Jurisdiction under the Electronic Communications Code Introduction In the landmark case of Cornerstone...

Court of Appeal Narrows Interpretation of Section 1(2)(b) of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 in Thacker & Ors, R v ([2021] EWCA Crim 97)

Date: Jan 30, 2021

Court of Appeal Narrows Interpretation of Section 1(2)(b) of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 in Thacker & Ors, R v ([2021] EWCA Crim 97) Introduction The case of Thacker & Ors, R v...

Upper Tribunal's Jurisdiction Under Part 4 of the Electronic Communications Code Excludes Tenancies Protected by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure v Ashloch Ltd & Anor

Date: Jan 30, 2021

Upper Tribunal's Jurisdiction Under Part 4 of the Electronic Communications Code Excludes Tenancies Protected by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Introduction The case of Cornerstone...

Cultural Heritage and Sibling Integrity in Placement Orders: Commentary on T and R, Re (Refusal of Placement Order)

Date: Jan 29, 2021

Cultural Heritage and Sibling Integrity in Placement Orders: Commentary on T and R, Re (Refusal of Placement Order) Introduction The case of T and R, Re (Refusal of Placement Order) ([2021] EWCA Civ...

Finch v Baker [2021]: Affirmation of Needs Principle Over Equal Sharing in Matrimonial Financial Orders

Date: Jan 29, 2021

Finch v Baker [2021]: Affirmation of Needs Principle Over Equal Sharing in Matrimonial Financial Orders Introduction Finch v Baker ([2021] EWCA Civ 72) is a significant judgment delivered by the...

Interpretation of NPPF Paragraph 172 in Monkhill Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing et al.

Date: Jan 29, 2021

Clarifying the Role of NPPF Paragraph 172 in Sustainable Development: Insights from Monkhill Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor Introduction The case of...

Emphasizing Sibling and Cultural Continuity in Placement Decisions: Commentary on T and R, Re (Refusal of Placement Order) ([2021] EWCA Civ 71)

Date: Jan 29, 2021

Emphasizing Sibling and Cultural Continuity in Placement Decisions: Commentary on T and R, Re (Refusal of Placement Order) ([2021] EWCA Civ 71) Introduction The case of T and R, Re (Refusal of...

Evaluating Breaches of Dublin III Regulation and Their Independence from ECHR Article 8: Insights from Secretary of State for the Home Department v. FWF & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 88

Date: Jan 29, 2021

Evaluating Breaches of Dublin III Regulation and Their Independence from ECHR Article 8: Insights from Secretary of State for the Home Department v. FWF & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 88 Introduction The...

Dublin III Breaches Do Not Automatically Constitute Article 8 ECHR Breaches: Insights from Secretary of State v FWF & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 88

Date: Jan 29, 2021

Dublin III Breaches Do Not Automatically Constitute Article 8 ECHR Breaches: Insights from Secretary of State v FWF & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 88 Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home...

Clarifying the Scope of VAT Zero-Rating: Digital News Services Excluded - Revenue and Customs v News Corp UK & Ireland Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 91

Date: Jan 29, 2021

Clarifying the Scope of VAT Zero-Rating: Digital News Services Excluded Revenue and Customs v. News Corp UK & Ireland Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 91) Introduction The case of Revenue and Customs v. News...

Unlawful Delay in Dublin III Procedures Breaches Article 8 ECHR: Comprehensive Commentary on Secretary of State for the Home Department v. FWF & Anor

Date: Jan 29, 2021

Unlawful Delay in Dublin III Procedures Breaches Article 8 ECHR Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home Department v. FWF & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 88) marks a significant development...

Enhancing Conservation in AONBs: Insights from Monkhill Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

Date: Jan 29, 2021

Enhancing Conservation in AONBs: Insights from Monkhill Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Introduction The case of Monkhill Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing,...