England and Wales Case Commentaries

A Landmark Decision on Guilty Pleas and Modern Slavery Defences

Date: Nov 19, 2020

A Landmark Decision on Guilty Pleas and Modern Slavery Defences Introduction In the case of R v A [2020] EWCA Crim 1611, the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) addressed critical...

Mandatory Punitive Elements in Community Orders: Insights from Gregson v. Attorney General [2020]

Date: Nov 19, 2020

Mandatory Punitive Elements in Community Orders: Insights from Gregson v. Attorney General [2020] Introduction The case of John Gregson v. Attorney General ([2020] EWCA Crim 1529) presents a pivotal...

Standard of Care and Causation in Cauda Equina Syndrome: Insights from Hewes v. West Hertfordshire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust & Ors [2020] EWCA Civ 1523

Date: Nov 19, 2020

Standard of Care and Causation in Cauda Equina Syndrome: Insights from Hewes v. West Hertfordshire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust & Ors [2020] EWCA Civ 1523 Introduction The case of Hewes v. West...

Assessing Accommodation Suitability under Section 193(5) of the Housing Act 1996: London Borough of Bromley v. Broderick [2020] EWCA Civ 1522

Date: Nov 17, 2020

Assessing Accommodation Suitability under Section 193(5) of the Housing Act 1996: London Borough of Bromley v. Broderick [2020] EWCA Civ 1522 Introduction The case of London Borough of Bromley v....

Deemed Notice and Valid Service in Immigration Curtailment: Analysis of Alam v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] EWCA Civ 1527

Date: Nov 17, 2020

Deemed Notice and Valid Service in Immigration Curtailment: Analysis of Alam v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] EWCA Civ 1527 Introduction The case of Alam, R (On the Application...

Reaffirmation of Contractual Interpretation and Binding Expert Determinations in Planning Obligations: Morris Homes Ltd v Cheshire West

Date: Nov 14, 2020

Reaffirmation of Contractual Interpretation and Binding Expert Determinations in Planning Obligations: Morris Homes Ltd v Cheshire West Introduction The case of Morris Homes Ltd & Anor v. Cheshire...

Expanding Standing for Discharged Bankrupts Under the Insolvency Act 1986: Brake & Ors v. Lowes & Ors ([2020] EWCA Civ 1491)

Date: Nov 14, 2020

Expanding Standing for Discharged Bankrupts Under the Insolvency Act 1986: Brake & Ors v. Lowes & Ors ([2020] EWCA Civ 1491) Introduction The case of Brake & Ors v. Lowes & Ors ([2020] EWCA Civ 1491)...

Conclusive Effect of Landlord’s Service Charge Certificates: Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd v. Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd

Date: Nov 14, 2020

Conclusive Effect of Landlord’s Service Charge Certificates: Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd v. Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd 1. Introduction The case of Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd v. Blacks...

Clarifying University Status and Jurisdiction under the Equality Act 2010: Analysis of Nwabueze v. University of Law Ltd & Ors [2020] EWCA Civ 1526

Date: Nov 14, 2020

Clarifying University Status and Jurisdiction under the Equality Act 2010: Analysis of Nwabueze v. University of Law Ltd & Ors [2020] EWCA Civ 1526 Introduction The case of Nwabueze v. University of...

Topadar v. Home Department: Clarifying the Scope of Section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971

Date: Nov 14, 2020

Topadar v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Clarifying the Scope of Section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 Introduction The case of Topadar, R (On the Application Of) v. Secretary of State...

Establishing Forum Appropriateness for Dual Nationals: Insights from Mousavi-Khalkali v. Abrishamchi & Anor

Date: Nov 13, 2020

Establishing Forum Appropriateness for Dual Nationals: Insights from Mousavi-Khalkali v. Abrishamchi & Anor Introduction The case of Mousavi-Khalkali v. Abrishamchi & Anor ([2020] EWCA Civ 1493)...

Comprehensive Commentary on K (Children: Placement Orders), Re [2020] EWCA Civ 1503: Evaluating Parental Credibility and Child Welfare in Placement Decisions

Date: Nov 13, 2020

Comprehensive Commentary on K (Children: Placement Orders), Re [2020] EWCA Civ 1503: Evaluating Parental Credibility and Child Welfare in Placement Decisions Introduction The case of K (Children:...

Anonymity in Judicial Proceedings: Insights from XXX v. Camden London Borough Council ([2020] EWCA Civ 1468)

Date: Nov 12, 2020

Anonymity in Judicial Proceedings: Insights from XXX v. Camden London Borough Council ([2020] EWCA Civ 1468) Introduction In the landmark case of XXX v. Camden London Borough Council ([2020] EWCA Civ...

Heskett v. Secretary of State for Justice: The 'Cost Plus' Justification in Indirect Age Discrimination Confirmed

Date: Nov 12, 2020

Heskett v. Secretary of State for Justice: The 'Cost Plus' Justification in Indirect Age Discrimination Confirmed Introduction In the landmark case of Heskett v. Secretary of State for Justice...

Abuse of Process in Follow-On Damages Claims: AB Volvo v. Ryder Ltd [2020] EWCA Civ 1475

Date: Nov 12, 2020

Abuse of Process in Follow-On Damages Claims: AB Volvo v. Ryder Ltd [2020] EWCA Civ 1475 Introduction The case of AB Volvo (Publ) & Ors v. Ryder Ltd & Ors ([2020] EWCA Civ 1475) addresses critical...

Baldha v Secretary of State: Affirming Judicial Standards for Amending Grounds on Immigration Appeals

Date: Nov 11, 2020

Baldha v Secretary of State: Affirming Judicial Standards for Amending Grounds on Immigration Appeals Introduction Case Overview The case of Baldha & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v. The Secretary...

Sharif v Birmingham City Council [2020]: Reinforcing the Use of s222 Injunctions for Anti-Social Street Cruising

Date: Nov 11, 2020

Sharif v Birmingham City Council [2020]: Reinforcing the Use of s222 Injunctions for Anti-Social Street Cruising Introduction Sharif v Birmingham City Council ([2020] EWCA Civ 1488) is a pivotal case...

Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence under Section 101(1)(f) Confirmed in Gabbana Appeal

Date: Nov 10, 2020

Admissibility of Bad Character Evidence under Section 101(1)(f) Confirmed in Gabbana Appeal Introduction The case of Gabbana, R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 1473) presents a pivotal examination of the...

HH Aluminium & Building Products Ltd v Bell: Affirming the Transfer of Specific Applications and Alignment of Service Timing Rules in Insolvency Proceedings

Date: Nov 10, 2020

HH Aluminium & Building Products Ltd v Bell: Affirming the Transfer of Specific Applications and Alignment of Service Timing Rules in Insolvency Proceedings Introduction The case of HH Aluminium &...

Legitimate Expectation in Deportation Proceedings: Insights from Emiantor v. Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Nov 7, 2020

Legitimate Expectation in Deportation Proceedings: Insights from Emiantor v. Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of Emiantor, R (On the Application Of) v. The Secretary...