England and Wales Case Commentaries

Legal Commentary: Establishing Alibi Through Fresh Evidence in AM v R ([2020] EWCA Crim 1202)

Date: Aug 7, 2020

Establishing Alibi Through Fresh Evidence in AM v R ([2020] EWCA Crim 1202) Introduction The case of AM v R ([2020] EWCA Crim 1202) presents a significant development in the application of alibi...

Interpretation of Highly Specialised Technology Appraisal Criteria in Cotter v. NICE

Date: Aug 7, 2020

Interpretation of Highly Specialised Technology Appraisal Criteria in Cotter v. NICE Introduction The case of Cotter (A Child), R (On the Application Of) v. The National Institute for Health and Care...

Balancing Congestion Control and Indirect Discrimination: EWCA's Ruling in Independent Workers Union v. The Mayor of London

Date: Aug 6, 2020

Balancing Congestion Control and Indirect Discrimination: EWCA's Ruling in Independent Workers Union v. The Mayor of London Introduction The case of Independent Workers Union of Great Britain v. The...

Balancing Parental Contact and Public Health: Insights from D-S (Contact With Children In Care: Covid-19) ([2020] EWCA Civ 1031)

Date: Aug 5, 2020

Balancing Parental Contact and Public Health: Insights from D-S (Contact With Children In Care: Covid-19) ([2020] EWCA Civ 1031) 1. Introduction The case of D-S (Contact With Children In Care:...

Enforcement of Foreign Custody Orders under Brussels IIa: Insights from E (BIIa: Recognition And Enforcement) ([2020] EWCA Civ 1030)

Date: Aug 5, 2020

Enforcement of Foreign Custody Orders under Brussels IIa: Insights from E (BIIa: Recognition And Enforcement) ([2020] EWCA Civ 1030) Introduction The case E (BIIa: Recognition And Enforcement)...

Enhancing Accessory Liability and Admissibility of Previous Convictions in Joint Murder Cases: Insight from CN, FN & DW. R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 1028)

Date: Aug 5, 2020

Enhancing Accessory Liability and Admissibility of Previous Convictions in Joint Murder Cases: Insight from CN, FN & DW. R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 1028) Introduction The case of CN, FN & DW. R. ([2020]...

Reaffirming the Necessity of Comprehensive Risk Assessment in Interim Care Orders

Date: Aug 4, 2020

Reaffirming the Necessity of Comprehensive Risk Assessment in Interim Care Orders Introduction The case of H-B-S (Children: Discharge of Interim Care Order) ([2020] EWCA Civ 1027) presents a...

Jones v. R. (2020): Reevaluating the Sufficiency of DNA Evidence in Conspiratorial Offences

Date: Aug 4, 2020

Jones v. R. (2020): Reevaluating the Sufficiency of DNA Evidence in Conspiratorial Offences Introduction Jones v. R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 1021) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Cable v Liverpool Victoria: Clarifying Abuse of Process in Low-Value RTA Claims

Date: Aug 1, 2020

Cable v Liverpool Victoria Insurance Co Ltd: Clarifying Abuse of Process in Low-Value RTA Claims Introduction In Cable v Liverpool Victoria Insurance Co Ltd ([2020] EWCA Civ 1015), the England and...

Balancing Emotional Harm and Familial Risk in Interim Care Orders: Re N (Children) (Interim Care)

Date: Aug 1, 2020

Balancing Emotional Harm and Familial Risk in Interim Care Orders: Re N (Children) (Interim Care) Introduction The case of N (Children) (Interim Care), Re ([2020] EWCA Civ 1003) revolves around...

Judicial Review Boundaries in National Infrastructure Projects: Packham v HS2 Ltd [2020] EWCA Civ 1004

Date: Aug 1, 2020

Judicial Review Boundaries in National Infrastructure Projects: Packham v HS2 Ltd [2020] EWCA Civ 1004 Introduction The case of Packham v. High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd ([2020] EWCA Civ 1004) stands as a...

Reaffirmation of Section 41 Protections in Sexual Offence Trials: Commentary on Philo-Steele v The Crown [2020] EWCA Crim 1016

Date: Aug 1, 2020

Reaffirmation of Section 41 Protections in Sexual Offence Trials: Commentary on Philo-Steele v The Crown [2020] EWCA Crim 1016 Introduction The case of Philo-Steele, R. v The Crown ([2020] EWCA Crim...

Reaffirming Local Authority Control under Schedule 17: Hillingdon v HS2 Ltd – A New Precedent in Planning Law

Date: Aug 1, 2020

Reaffirming Local Authority Control under Schedule 17: Hillingdon v HS2 Ltd – A New Precedent in Planning Law Introduction The case of London Borough of Hillingdon Council, R (on the application of)...

Establishing the Boundaries of Injunctive Relief in Corporate Control Disputes: Koza Ltd & Anor v. Koza Altin Isletmeleri AS ([2020] EWCA Civ 1018)

Date: Aug 1, 2020

Establishing the Boundaries of Injunctive Relief in Corporate Control Disputes: Koza Ltd & Anor v. Koza Altin Isletmeleri AS ([2020] EWCA Civ 1018) Introduction The case of Koza Ltd & Anor v. Koza...

Distinguishing Genuine MVLs from Misuses: The Impact of Determination Premiums in Business Rate Avoidance Schemes

Date: Aug 1, 2020

Distinguishing Genuine MVLs from Misuses: The Impact of Determination Premiums in Business Rate Avoidance Schemes Introduction The case The Secretary of State for Business, Energy And Industrial...

Mbadugha v R [2020]: Upholding Convictions Through Robust Standards of 'Knowingly Concerned' in Fraud Evasion

Date: Jul 31, 2020

Mbadugha v R [2020]: Upholding Convictions Through Robust Standards of 'Knowingly Concerned' in Fraud Evasion Introduction Mbadugha, R v ([2020] EWCA Crim 1049) is a pivotal judgment delivered by the...

Legal Commentary on Hoareaut & Anor v. The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs [2020] EWCA Civ 1010

Date: Jul 31, 2020

Legal Commentary on Hoareaut & Anor v. The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs [2020] EWCA Civ 1010 Introduction The case of Hoareaut & Anor v. The Secretary of State for Foreign...

Article 15 Jurisdictional Transfer in Cross-Border Care Proceedings: KN (A Child) (Art 15 Transfer) ([2020] EWCA Civ 1002)

Date: Jul 31, 2020

Article 15 Jurisdictional Transfer in Cross-Border Care Proceedings: KN (A Child) (Art 15 Transfer) ([2020] EWCA Civ 1002) Introduction The case KN (A Child) (Art 15 Transfer) ([2020] EWCA Civ 1002)...

Establishing Jurisdiction for Anti-Harassment Injunctions: Cant v. Seton [2020] EWCA Civ 1749

Date: Jul 30, 2020

Establishing Jurisdiction for Anti-Harassment Injunctions: Cant v. Seton [2020] EWCA Civ 1749 Introduction Cant v. Seton [2020] EWCA Civ 1749 pertains to an appeal by Mr. Lee Cant against an order...

Balancing Confidentiality and Fair Trial: Insights from Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor v. RH ([2020] EWCA Civ 1001)

Date: Jul 30, 2020

Balancing Confidentiality and Fair Trial: Insights from Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor v. RH ([2020] EWCA Civ 1001) Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home...