England and Wales Case Commentaries

Designation of Local Authority in Care Orders: Comprehensive Analysis of B (A Child) [2020] EWCA Civ 1673

Date: Dec 11, 2020

Designation of Local Authority in Care Orders: Comprehensive Analysis of B (A Child) [2020] EWCA Civ 1673 Introduction The case of B (A Child)(Designated Local Authority) ([2020] EWCA Civ 1673)...

Griffith v. P: Upholding Contempt of Court Standards in the Administration of Justice

Date: Dec 11, 2020

Griffith v. P: Upholding Contempt of Court Standards in the Administration of Justice Introduction Griffith v. P ([2020] EWCA Civ 1675) is a significant case heard by the England and Wales Court of...

Clarifying Mens Rea in Section 3 Sexual Assault: Insights from Attorney General's Reference (No 1 of 2020)

Date: Dec 11, 2020

Clarifying Mens Rea in Section 3 Sexual Assault: Insights from Attorney General's Reference (No 1 of 2020) Introduction The case of Attorney General's Reference (No 1 of 2020) ([2020] EWCA Crim 1665)...

Extended Sentencing in Vacciana v. Attorney General: A Landmark Judgment on Rape and Domestic Abuse

Date: Dec 11, 2020

Extended Sentencing in Vacciana v. Attorney General: A Landmark Judgment on Rape and Domestic Abuse Introduction The case of Vacciana, R. v. Attorney General ([2020] EWCA Crim 1724) represents a...

Dicken v R: Upholding Conviction Standards Amid Identification and Disclosure Challenges

Date: Dec 10, 2020

Dicken v R: Upholding Conviction Standards Amid Identification and Disclosure Challenges Introduction The case of Dickens v. R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 1661) was adjudicated in the England and Wales Court...

GR v R: Establishing Boundaries in Evidence Admissibility under the Sexual Offences Act 2003

Date: Dec 10, 2020

GR v R: Establishing Boundaries in Evidence Admissibility under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 Introduction The case of GR v R [2020] EWCA Crim 1742 presents a complex interplay between child...

Admissibility of Familial Sexual Offence Evidence under Sections 41 and 100 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003: Insights from GR, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 1742

Date: Dec 10, 2020

Admissibility of Familial Sexual Offence Evidence under Sections 41 and 100 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003: Insights from GR, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 1742 Introduction The case of GR, R. v [2020] EWCA...

Affirming Jury Impartiality in Conspiracy to Defraud: Insights from Bermingham & Anor v. R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 1662)

Date: Dec 10, 2020

Affirming Jury Impartiality in Conspiracy to Defraud: Insights from Bermingham & Anor v. R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 1662) Introduction The case of Bermingham & Anor v. R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 1662) addressed...

Comprehensive Commentary on Gray v. Global Energy Horizons Corporation ([2020] EWCA Civ 1668): Fiduciary Duties, Conflict of Interest, and Account of Profits

Date: Dec 10, 2020

Comprehensive Commentary on Gray v. Global Energy Horizons Corporation ([2020] EWCA Civ 1668): Fiduciary Duties, Conflict of Interest, and Account of Profits Title New Precedent Established:...

Steele v. R [2020]: Reaffirming the Importance of Mental Health Mitigation in Sentencing for Aggravated Burglary

Date: Dec 9, 2020

Steele v. R [2020]: Reaffirming the Importance of Mental Health Mitigation in Sentencing for Aggravated Burglary Introduction Steele v. R [2020] EWCA Crim 1694 is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Steele v EWCA Crim 1694: Considerations of Mental Health in Sentencing

Date: Dec 9, 2020

Steele v EWCA Crim 1694: Considerations of Mental Health in Sentencing Introduction Steele v ([2020] EWCA Crim 1694) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Hoban R v Court of Appeal: Upholding Sentencing Guidelines in Arson Cases

Date: Dec 9, 2020

Hoban R v Court of Appeal: Upholding Sentencing Guidelines in Arson Cases Introduction The case of Hoban R v ([2020] EWCA Crim 1692) addresses the application of sentencing guidelines in the context...

Steele R v: Recalibrating Sentencing in Aggravated Burglary Cases with Mental Health Considerations

Date: Dec 9, 2020

Steele R v: Recalibrating Sentencing in Aggravated Burglary Cases with Mental Health Considerations Introduction Steele R v ([2020] EWCA Crim 1694) is a landmark judgment delivered by the England and...

Durand Education Trust v Secretary of State for Education: Key Insights on Property Rights and Equality Duty in Educational Land Transfers

Date: Dec 9, 2020

Durand Education Trust v Secretary of State for Education: Key Insights on Property Rights and Equality Duty in Educational Land Transfers Introduction The case of Durand Education Trust (DET) v...

Mohamed v R [2020] EWCA Crim 1745: Establishing Stricter Sentencing for Class A Drug Offences

Date: Dec 9, 2020

Mohamed v R [2020] EWCA Crim 1745: Establishing Stricter Sentencing for Class A Drug Offences Introduction The case of Mohamed, R. v Regina [2020] EWCA Crim 1745, adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Ensuring Timely Arraignment: Insights from Al-Jaryan v. Crown Prosecution Service [2020] EWCA Crim 1801

Date: Dec 8, 2020

Ensuring Timely Arraignment: Insights from Al-Jaryan v. Crown Prosecution Service [2020] EWCA Crim 1801 Introduction The case of Al-Jaryan, R. v. Crown Prosecution Service ([2020] EWCA Crim 1801)...

Discharge of Mortgage Does Not Discharge Personal Liability for Court Costs: Insights from NRAM Ltd v. Evans & Anor [2020] EWCA Civ 1660

Date: Dec 8, 2020

Discharge of Mortgage Does Not Discharge Personal Liability for Court Costs: Insights from NRAM Ltd v. Evans & Anor [2020] EWCA Civ 1660 Introduction The case of NRAM Ltd v. Evans & Anor ([2020] EWCA...

Winzar v. Court of Appeal: Reaffirming Standards for Amending Grounds of Appeal and Evaluating Fresh Medical Evidence

Date: Dec 5, 2020

Winzar v. Court of Appeal: Reaffirming Standards for Amending Grounds of Appeal and Evaluating Fresh Medical Evidence Introduction The case of Winzar, R v. ([2020] EWCA Crim 1628) presents a...

Southwark v. Ludgate House Ltd: Establishing Single Hereditament Status in Rating Through Contractual Control

Date: Dec 5, 2020

Southwark v. Ludgate House Ltd: Establishing Single Hereditament Status in Rating Through Contractual Control Introduction The case of London Borough of Southwark v. Ludgate House Ltd & Anor ([2020]...

Interpreting "Default" in Target Cost Contracts: A Comprehensive Analysis of Abc Electrification Ltd v. Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd [2020] EWCA Civ 1645

Date: Dec 5, 2020

Interpreting "Default" in Target Cost Contracts: A Comprehensive Analysis of Abc Electrification Ltd v. Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd [2020] EWCA Civ 1645 Introduction The appeal of Abc...