England and Wales Case Commentaries

Evaluating the Weight of UNHCR Guidelines in Asylum Appeals: The Precedent Set by AS v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 195

Date: Jan 22, 2021

Evaluating the Weight of UNHCR Guidelines in Asylum Appeals: The Precedent Set by AS v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 195 Introduction The case of AS v Secretary of State...

Nectrus Ltd v UCP PLC: Narrowing the Scope of the Reflective Loss Doctrine in Shareholder Claims

Date: Jan 22, 2021

Nectrus Ltd v UCP PLC: Narrowing the Scope of the Reflective Loss Doctrine in Shareholder Claims Introduction The case of Nectrus Ltd v. UCP PLC ([2021] EWCA Civ 57) adjudicated by the England and...

Dawson & Anor v R: Reinforcing Strict Thresholds for Loss of Control Defence in Murder Cases

Date: Jan 22, 2021

Dawson & Anor v R: Reinforcing Strict Thresholds for Loss of Control Defence in Murder Cases Introduction The case of Dawson & Anor, R. v. (Rev 2) ([2021] EWCA Crim 40) was heard by the England and...

Balancing Judicial Interventions and Conviction Safety: A Comprehensive Commentary on Binoku & Anor, R v ([2021] EWCA Crim 48)

Date: Jan 22, 2021

Balancing Judicial Interventions and Conviction Safety: A Comprehensive Commentary on Binoku & Anor, R v ([2021] EWCA Crim 48) Introduction The case of Binoku & Anor, R v ([2021] EWCA Crim 48)...

Procedural Fairness and Defense Counsel Withdrawal: An Analysis of Daniels v EWCA Crim 44

Date: Jan 22, 2021

Procedural Fairness and Defense Counsel Withdrawal: An Analysis of Daniels v EWCA Crim 44 Introduction Daniels v ([2021] EWCA Crim 44) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Affirming the Procedural Fairness of the Points-Based System in Entrepreneurial Visa Applications: Commentary on Taj v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 19

Date: Jan 21, 2021

Affirming the Procedural Fairness of the Points-Based System in Entrepreneurial Visa Applications Commentary on Taj, R (On the Application Of) v. The Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Interpreting National Planning Policy: Asda Stores Ltd v Leeds City Council [2021] EWCA Civ 32

Date: Jan 21, 2021

Interpreting National Planning Policy: Asda Stores Ltd v Leeds City Council [2021] EWCA Civ 32 Introduction The case of Asda Stores Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v. Leeds City Council & Anor ([2021]...

Rees v. Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: Clarifying Exemplary Damages in Malicious Prosecution

Date: Jan 21, 2021

Rees v. Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis: Clarifying Exemplary Damages in Malicious Prosecution Introduction Rees v. Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis ([2021] EWCA Civ 49) is a...

Data Protection Standards in Law Enforcement: Insights from M, R v. Chief Constable of Sussex Police

Date: Jan 20, 2021

Data Protection Standards in Law Enforcement: Insights from M, R (On the Application Of) v. The Chief Constable of Sussex Police Introduction The case of M, R (On the Application Of) v. The Chief...

Establishing Equitable Obligation of Confidence in Employee Transitions: Travel Counsellors Ltd v. Trailfinders Ltd

Date: Jan 20, 2021

Establishing Equitable Obligation of Confidence in Employee Transitions: Travel Counsellors Ltd v. Trailfinders Ltd Introduction In the case of Travel Counsellors Ltd v. Trailfinders Ltd ([2021] EWCA...

Reevaluating Lost Earnings in Mesothelioma Claims: Head v. The Culver Heating Co Ltd [2021]

Date: Jan 19, 2021

Reevaluating Lost Earnings in Mesothelioma Claims: Head v. The Culver Heating Co Ltd [2021] Introduction The case of Head v. The Culver Heating Co Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 34) represents a significant...

Establishing Criteria for Interim Care Orders: Insights from DD (Removal under ICO) [2021] EWCA Civ 36

Date: Jan 19, 2021

Establishing Criteria for Interim Care Orders: Insights from DD (Removal under ICO) [2021] EWCA Civ 36 Introduction The case of DD (Removal under ICO) ([2021] EWCA Civ 36) addresses the contentious...

Aviva Investors Ground Rent v Williams: Enhancing FTT Authority over Service Charge Proportions under Section 27A(6) LTA 1985

Date: Jan 19, 2021

Aviva Investors Ground Rent v Williams: Enhancing FTT Authority over Service Charge Proportions under Section 27A(6) LTA 1985 Introduction The case of Aviva Investors Ground Rent GP Ltd & Anor v...

Clarification of Inducement and Intention in the Tort of Inducing Breach of Contract: EWCA Civ 33

Date: Jan 19, 2021

Clarification of Inducement and Intention in the Tort of Inducing Breach of Contract: EWCA Civ 33 Introduction The case of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd v. James Kemball Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 33)...

Large v Hart & Anor: Judicial Clarification on the Measure of Loss in Negligent Surveyor Cases

Date: Jan 16, 2021

Large v Hart & Anor: Judicial Clarification on the Measure of Loss in Negligent Surveyor Cases Introduction The case of Large v Hart & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 24) addresses critical issues surrounding...

Cross-Undertakings and Security for Costs: Establishing Precedent for Commercial Litigation Funders

Date: Jan 16, 2021

Cross-Undertakings and Security for Costs: Establishing Precedent for Commercial Litigation Funders Introduction The case of Rowe & Ors v. Ingenious Media Holdings PLC & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 29)...

Managing Contempt of Court in Appellate Proceedings: Insights from Felstead & Ors v. Post Office Ltd ([2021] EWCA Crim 25)

Date: Jan 16, 2021

Managing Contempt of Court in Appellate Proceedings: Insights from Felstead & Ors v. Post Office Ltd ([2021] EWCA Crim 25) Introduction Felstead & Ors v. Post Office Ltd ([2021] EWCA Crim 25) is a...

Establishing Same Cause of Action under Article 27 of the Lugano Convention in Defamation Claims: Comprehensive Analysis of Wright v Granath ([2021] EWCA Civ 28)

Date: Jan 16, 2021

Establishing Same Cause of Action under Article 27 of the Lugano Convention in Defamation Claims: Comprehensive Analysis of Wright v Granath ([2021] EWCA Civ 28) Introduction Wright v Granath ([2021]...

Employment Tribunal's General Case Management Powers Confirmed in Disclosure Orders: Sarnoff v. YZ [2021] EWCA Civ 26

Date: Jan 16, 2021

Employment Tribunal's General Case Management Powers Confirmed in Disclosure Orders: Sarnoff v. YZ [2021] EWCA Civ 26 Introduction The case of Sarnoff v. YZ ([2021] EWCA Civ 26) adjudicated in the...

Adedeji v. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust: Clarification on Extension of Time for Discrimination Claims under the Equality Act 2010

Date: Jan 16, 2021

Adedeji v. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust: Clarification on Extension of Time for Discrimination Claims under the Equality Act 2010 Introduction The case of Adedeji v....