England and Wales Case Commentaries

Environmental Agency v. Lawrence: Affirmation of Cumulative Harm Features in Sentencing for Environmental Offences

Date: Nov 7, 2020

Environmental Agency v. Lawrence: Affirmation of Cumulative Harm Features in Sentencing for Environmental Offences Introduction Environmental Agency, R (On the Application Of) v. Lawrence ([2020]...

Validation of Late Review Decisions through Concurrent Appeals: Stanley v. Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council [2020] EWCA Civ 1458

Date: Nov 7, 2020

Validation of Late Review Decisions through Concurrent Appeals: Stanley v. Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council [2020] EWCA Civ 1458 Introduction Stanley v. Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council ([2020] EWCA...

Clarke v Birmingham City Council [2020] EWCA Civ 1466: Upholding Council's Discretion in Sprinkler Retrofitting Decisions

Date: Nov 7, 2020

Clarke v Birmingham City Council [2020] EWCA Civ 1466: Upholding Council's Discretion in Sprinkler Retrofitting Decisions Introduction Clarke v Birmingham City Council is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Jurisdictionary Boundaries on Appealing Oral Renewal Refusals Confirmed in L.M. Associates Ltd v Gibbeson

Date: Nov 7, 2020

Jurisdictionary Boundaries on Appealing Oral Renewal Refusals Confirmed in L.M. Associates Ltd v Gibbeson ([2020] EWCA Civ 1460) Introduction L. M. Associates Ltd v Gibbeson is a pivotal case decided...

Upholding Express Contractual Terms Over Implied Terms and Estoppel: Joseph v. Deloitte NSE LLP [2020] EWCA Civ 1457

Date: Nov 6, 2020

Upholding Express Contractual Terms Over Implied Terms and Estoppel: Joseph v. Deloitte NSE LLP [2020] EWCA Civ 1457 Introduction Joseph v. Deloitte NSE LLP is a significant case adjudicated by the...

Establishing Beneficial Ownership in Confiscation Proceedings: Forte & Anior v. R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 1455)

Date: Nov 5, 2020

Establishing Beneficial Ownership in Confiscation Proceedings: Forte & Anior v. R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 1455) Introduction The case of Forte & Anior v. R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 1455) addresses pivotal...

Solaria Energy UK Ltd v. Department for Business: Enforcing Limitation Periods under the Human Rights Act 1998

Date: Nov 5, 2020

Solaria Energy UK Ltd v. Department for Business: Enforcing Limitation Periods under the Human Rights Act 1998 Introduction In the case of Solaria Energy UK Ltd v. Department for Business, Energy and...

Flexible Implementation of Historical Planning Permissions Under Evolving Circumstances: Hillside Parks Ltd v Snowdonia National Park Authority

Date: Nov 4, 2020

Flexible Implementation of Historical Planning Permissions Under Evolving Circumstances Introduction The case of Hillside Parks Ltd v. Snowdonia National Park Authority ([2020] EWCA Civ 1440)...

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Leasehold Enfranchisement: GR Property Management Ltd v Safdar & Ors [2020] EWCA Civ 1441

Date: Nov 4, 2020

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Leasehold Enfranchisement: GR Property Management Ltd v Safdar & Ors [2020] EWCA Civ 1441 Introduction The case of GR Property Management Ltd v. Safdar & Ors ([2020] EWCA...

Sentencing Discounts for Guilty Pleas in Section 20 Offences: Hussain v Regina [2020] EWCA Crim 1514

Date: Oct 31, 2020

Sentencing Discounts for Guilty Pleas in Section 20 Offences: Hussain v Regina [2020] EWCA Crim 1514 Introduction In Hussain, R. v Regina [2020] EWCA Crim 1514, the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Prempeh v. Lakhany: Court of Appeal Upholds Validity of Section 8 Notices without Landlord's Personal Details

Date: Oct 31, 2020

Prempeh v. Lakhany: Court of Appeal Upholds Validity of Section 8 Notices without Landlord's Personal Details Introduction Prempeh v. Lakhany ([2020] EWCA Civ 1422) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Abidoye v Home Department: Fresh Deportation Orders Permitted Following Legislative Changes

Date: Oct 31, 2020

Abidoye v Home Department: Fresh Deportation Orders Permitted Following Legislative Changes Introduction Abidoye, R (On the Application Of) v. The Secretary of State for the Home Department is a...

Cost Allocation in Farm-Out and Joint Operating Agreements: Insights from Apache North Sea Ltd v Euroil Exploration Ltd & Anor [2020] EWCA Civ 1397

Date: Oct 31, 2020

Cost Allocation in Farm-Out and Joint Operating Agreements: Insights from Apache North Sea Ltd v Euroil Exploration Ltd & Anor [2020] EWCA Civ 1397 Introduction The case of Apache North Sea Ltd v...

Smith v. Castle Point Borough Council & Anor [2020]: Enhancing Planning Conditions for Boundary Structures

Date: Oct 30, 2020

Smith v. Castle Point Borough Council & Anor [2020]: Enhancing Planning Conditions for Boundary Structures Introduction The case of Smith v. Castle Point Borough Council & Anor ([2020] EWCA Civ 1420)...

A, R. v. (Rev 1) ([2020] EWCA Crim 1408): Reevaluating Prosecution of Trafficking Victims in Serious Offenses

Date: Oct 30, 2020

A, R. v. (Rev 1) ([2020] EWCA Crim 1408): Reevaluating Prosecution of Trafficking Victims in Serious Offenses Introduction The case of A, R. v. (Rev 1) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Affirming Enhanced Interest under CPR 36.17: Telefonica UK Ltd v. Ofcom [2020] EWCA Civ 1374

Date: Oct 30, 2020

Affirming Enhanced Interest under CPR 36.17: Telefonica UK Ltd v. Ofcom [2020] EWCA Civ 1374 Introduction Telefonica UK Ltd v. The Office of Communications ([2020] EWCA Civ 1374) is a pivotal case...

Deepchand & Anor v. Sooben: Defining the Scope of Non-Party Costs Orders in Libel Litigation

Date: Oct 30, 2020

Deepchand & Anor v. Sooben: Defining the Scope of Non-Party Costs Orders in Libel Litigation Introduction Deepchand & Anor v. Sooben ([2020] EWCA Civ 1409) is a significant appellate decision from...

Lowther & Ors v The Crown: Principles for Deducting Costs of Sale in Confiscation Orders under POCA 2002

Date: Oct 30, 2020

Lowther & Ors v The Crown: Principles for Deducting Costs of Sale in Confiscation Orders under POCA 2002 Introduction In the case of Lowther & Ors v The Crown ([2020] EWCA Crim 1387), the England and...

Total E&P North Sea UK Ltd & Anor v Revenue And Customs: Clarifying Apportionment of Ring Fence Profits

Date: Oct 30, 2020

Total E&P North Sea UK Ltd & Anor v Revenue And Customs ([2020] EWCA Civ 1419) Introduction The case of Total E&P North Sea UK Ltd & Anor v Revenue And Customs, adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Indication of Guilty Plea and Sentencing Reductions: Insights from R v Hodgin

Date: Oct 30, 2020

Indication of Guilty Plea and Sentencing Reductions: Insights from R v Hodgin Introduction The case of Hodgin, R. v ([2020] EWCA Crim 1388) deals with a pivotal issue in criminal sentencing: the...