England and Wales Case Commentaries

Stephenson Harwood LLP v. Medien Patentverwaltung AG: Clarifying Jurisdiction in Stakeholder Claims under CPR Parts 86 and 11

Date: Dec 18, 2020

Stephenson Harwood LLP v. Medien Patentverwaltung AG: Clarifying Jurisdiction in Stakeholder Claims under CPR Parts 86 and 11 Introduction The case of Stephenson Harwood LLP v. Medien...

Boys & Maugham v Moore [2020]: Clarifying Duplicity in Contempt of Court Charges

Date: Dec 18, 2020

Boys & Maugham v Moore [2020]: Clarifying Duplicity in Contempt of Court Charges Introduction Boys & Maugham (a firm) v. Moore ([2020] EWCA Civ 1860) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and...

Proportionate Disqualification in Operator Licensing: Insights from Coach Hire Surrey Ltd v Traffic Commissioner

Date: Dec 18, 2020

Proportionate Disqualification in Operator Licensing: Insights from Coach Hire Surrey Ltd & Anor v. Traffic Commissioner Introduction The case of Coach Hire Surrey Ltd & Anor v. Traffic Commissioner...

Enhanced Sentencing Principles in Conspiracy to Burgle: Barrett & Ors v R ([2020] EWCA Crim 1775)

Date: Dec 18, 2020

Enhanced Sentencing Principles in Conspiracy to Burgle: Barrett & Ors v R ([2020] EWCA Crim 1775) Introduction The case of Barrett & Ors v R ([2020] EWCA Crim 1775) represents a pivotal moment in the...

Comprehensive Interpretation of 'Planning Permission' in Option Agreements: Fishbourne Developments Ltd v. Stephens

Date: Dec 17, 2020

Comprehensive Interpretation of 'Planning Permission' in Option Agreements: Fishbourne Developments Ltd v. Stephens Introduction The case of Fishbourne Developments Ltd v. Stephens ([2020] EWCA Civ...

Sentencing Principles in McKenzie v R: Establishing Precedents for Unduly Lenient Sentences

Date: Dec 17, 2020

Sentencing Principles in McKenzie v R: Establishing Precedents for Unduly Lenient Sentences Introduction In the case of McKenzie, R. v ([2020] EWCA Crim 1776), the Court of Appeal in England and...

Ensuring Fair Disclosure in Insider Trading Cases: Analyzing R (FCA) v. Abdel-Malek & Anor (2020)

Date: Dec 17, 2020

Ensuring Fair Disclosure in Insider Trading Cases: Analyzing R (FCA) v. Abdel-Malek & Anor (2020) Introduction The case of R (The Financial Conduct Authority) v. Abdel-Malek & Anor ([2020] EWCA Crim...

Separate Surcharges for Offences Sentenced in Magistrates' and Crown Courts: Precedent Set by Cuthbertson v Regina [2020] EWCA Crim 1883

Date: Dec 17, 2020

Separate Surcharges for Offences Sentenced in Magistrates' and Crown Courts: Precedent Set by Cuthbertson v Regina [2020] EWCA Crim 1883 Introduction The case of Cuthbertson v Regina [2020] EWCA Crim...

Bentley Motors Limited v. Bentley 1962 Limited and Brandlogic Limited: A Landmark in Trademark Infringement and Honest Concurrent Use

Date: Dec 17, 2020

Bentley Motors Limited v. Bentley 1962 Limited and Brandlogic Limited: A Landmark in Trademark Infringement and Honest Concurrent Use Introduction The case of Bentley Motors Limited v. Bentley 1962...

Long & Ors v. R.: Establishing Dangerousness of Conspiracy in Unlawful Act Manslaughter and Upholding Sentencing Guidelines

Date: Dec 17, 2020

Long & Ors v. R.: Establishing Dangerousness of Conspiracy in Unlawful Act Manslaughter and Upholding Sentencing Guidelines Introduction Long & Ors v. R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 1729) is a significant...

R v Martin: Establishing the Crucial Role of Fresh Psychiatric Evidence in Partial Defenses

Date: Dec 17, 2020

R v Martin: Establishing the Crucial Role of Fresh Psychiatric Evidence in Partial Defenses Introduction In the landmark case of R v Martin ([2020] EWCA Crim 1798), the appellant, Farieissia Martin,...

Deliberate Act and Statutory Overcrowding in Housing Allocation: Flores v. London Borough of Southwark [2020] EWCA Civ 1697

Date: Dec 16, 2020

Deliberate Act and Statutory Overcrowding in Housing Allocation: Flores v. London Borough of Southwark [2020] EWCA Civ 1697 1. Introduction The case of Flores v. London Borough of Southwark ([2020]...

Appellate Decision on Judicial Recusal and Reopening Findings: W (Children) [2020] EWCA Civ 1685

Date: Dec 16, 2020

Appellate Decision on Judicial Recusal and Reopening Findings: W (Children) [2020] EWCA Civ 1685 Introduction The case of W (Children) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Civil Division) in...

Revenue And Customs v. Development Securities Plc & Ors: Clarifying the Central Management and Control Test for Corporate Residence

Date: Dec 16, 2020

Revenue And Customs v. Development Securities Plc & Ors: Clarifying the Central Management and Control Test for Corporate Residence Introduction The case of Revenue And Customs v. Development...

YD (Algeria) v. Secretary of State: Defining Persecution and Internal Relocation for LGBTQ+ Asylum Claims

Date: Dec 15, 2020

YD (Algeria) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Defining Persecution and Internal Relocation for LGBTQ+ Asylum Claims Introduction The case of YD (Algeria) v. Secretary of State for the...

Limitations on Amending Claims After Striking Out Pleadings: Libyan Investment Authority & Ors v. King & Ors [2020] EWCA Civ 1690

Date: Dec 15, 2020

Limitations on Amending Claims After Striking Out Pleadings: Libyan Investment Authority & Ors v. King & Ors [2020] EWCA Civ 1690 Introduction The case of Libyan Investment Authority & Ors v. King &...

Reinforcing Minimum Terms for Life Sentences in Prolific Sexual Offending: McCann & Ors, R v (2020) EWCA Crim 1676

Date: Dec 12, 2020

Reinforcing Minimum Terms for Life Sentences in Prolific Sexual Offending: McCann & Ors, R v (2020) EWCA Crim 1676 Introduction The case of McCann & Ors, R v ([2020] EWCA Crim 1676) before the...

Re X, T, A, E and S (Children), Re ([2020] EWCA Civ 1680): Attribution of Self-Harm to Parental Conduct in Care Proceedings

Date: Dec 12, 2020

Attribution of Self-Harm to Parental Conduct in Care Proceedings: A Comprehensive Analysis of Re X, T, A, E and S (Children), Re ([2020] EWCA Civ 1680) Introduction The case of Re X, T, A, E and S...

Sentencing in Child Rape Cases: The Impact of Mental Disability Considerations - Haycock v Attorney General

Date: Dec 12, 2020

Sentencing in Child Rape Cases: The Impact of Mental Disability Considerations - Haycock v Attorney General Introduction The case of Haycock, R. v ([2020] EWCA Crim 1736) presents a significant legal...

Beresford v R.: Establishing the Bounds of Judicial Intervention to Safeguard Fair Trial Rights

Date: Dec 12, 2020

Beresford v R.: Establishing the Bounds of Judicial Intervention to Safeguard Fair Trial Rights Introduction Beresford v R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 1674) is a seminal case adjudicated by the England and...