England and Wales Case Commentaries

Interpretation of Competent State under Regulation 883/2004: Analysis of Konevod v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2020] EWCA Civ 809

Date: Jul 1, 2020

Interpretation of Competent State under Regulation 883/2004: Analysis of Konevod v. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2020] EWCA Civ 809 Introduction The case of Konevod v. Secretary of State...

Admissibility of Character Evidence in Consent-Based Rape Cases: The Hepburn v. R Precedent

Date: Jul 1, 2020

Admissibility of Character Evidence in Consent-Based Rape Cases: The Hepburn v. R Precedent Introduction Hepburn v. R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 820) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Ali v Court of Appeal: Affirming Conviction and Clarifying Appeal Grounds in Rape Prosecutions

Date: Jul 1, 2020

Ali v Court of Appeal: Affirming Conviction and Clarifying Appeal Grounds in Rape Prosecutions Introduction The case of Ali, R v ([2020] EWCA Crim 896) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Lamesa Investments Ltd v. Cynergy BankLtd: Interpretation of Contractual Clauses Under US Secondary Sanctions

Date: Jul 1, 2020

Lamesa Investments Ltd v. Cynergy BankLtd: Interpretation of Contractual Clauses Under US Secondary Sanctions Introduction The appellate case of Lamesa Investments Ltd v. Cynergy BankLtd ([2020] EWCA...

Rigorous Standards for Jury Bias Claims Confirmed in RT, R v [2020] EWCA Crim 895

Date: Jul 1, 2020

Rigorous Standards for Jury Bias Claims Confirmed in RT, R v [2020] EWCA Crim 895 Introduction In the landmark case RT, R v [2020] EWCA Crim 895, the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Housing Land Supply and Policy Relevance: The 'Tilted Balance' in Planning Decisions – Oxton Farm v Harrogate BC

Date: Jun 26, 2020

Housing Land Supply and Policy Relevance: The 'Tilted Balance' in Planning Decisions – Oxton Farm v Harrogate Borough Council ([2020] EWCA Civ 805) Introduction The case of Oxton Farm v Harrogate...

Upholding Procedural Finality: Limitations on Tribunal Review Powers in Point West GR Ltd v. Bassi & Ors ([2020] EWCA Civ 795)

Date: Jun 25, 2020

Upholding Procedural Finality: Limitations on Tribunal Review Powers in Point West GR Ltd v. Bassi & Ors ([2020] EWCA Civ 795) Introduction Point West GR Ltd v. Bassi & Ors is a pivotal case that...

Freedom of Plea and Judicial Influence: Insights from Inkster v. R.

Date: Jun 25, 2020

Freedom of Plea and Judicial Influence: Insights from Inkster v. R. Introduction Inkster v. R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 796) is a landmark decision by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Adequacy of Damages in Pharmaceutical Patent Infringement: Neurim v. Mylan

Date: Jun 25, 2020

Adequacy of Damages in Pharmaceutical Patent Infringement: Neurim v. Mylan Introduction The case of Neurim Pharmaceuticals (1991) Ltd & Anor v. Generics UK Ltd (t/a Mylan) & Anor ([2020] EWCA Civ...

Age-Related Disparity in Sentencing: Insights from R v Thomas [2020] EWCA Crim 822

Date: Jun 25, 2020

Age-Related Disparity in Sentencing: Insights from R v Thomas, R. [2020] EWCA Crim 822 Introduction The case of R v Thomas, R. [2020] EWCA Crim 822 presents a nuanced exploration of how age can...

Guidelines on the Disclosure and Handling of Digital Evidence in Sexual Offense Cases: Insights from Bater-James & Anor v. R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 790)

Date: Jun 24, 2020

Guidelines on the Disclosure and Handling of Digital Evidence in Sexual Offense Cases: Insights from Bater-James & Anor v. R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 790) Introduction The case of Bater-James & Anor v. R....

Assessing Minimum Terms in Life Sentences: Insights from Mohammed, R. v ([2020] EWCA Crim 766)

Date: Jun 24, 2020

Assessing Minimum Terms in Life Sentences: Insights from Mohammed, R. v ([2020] EWCA Crim 766) 1. Introduction Mohammed, R. v ([2020] EWCA Crim 766) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of...

Adoption Orders as a Last Resort: Comprehensive Commentary on LC (A Child) [2020] EWCA Civ 787

Date: Jun 24, 2020

Adoption Orders as a Last Resort: Comprehensive Commentary on LC (A Child) [2020] EWCA Civ 787 Introduction The case of LC (A Child - Placement Order) [2020] EWCA Civ 787 presents a pivotal...

Smith v. R. (2020): Improper Admission of Hearsay Evidence and Its Impact on Conviction Safety

Date: Jun 23, 2020

Smith v. R. (2020): Improper Admission of Hearsay Evidence and Its Impact on Conviction Safety Introduction Smith v. R. ([2020] EWCA Crim 777) is a significant case adjudicated by the England and...

Harnessing Ancillary Powers: HMRC’s Authority for Informal Investigations and Limited Judicial Review – An Analysis of JJ Management Consulting LLP & Ors v HMRC [2020] EWCA Civ 784

Date: Jun 23, 2020

Harnessing Ancillary Powers: HMRC’s Authority for Informal Investigations and Limited Judicial Review – An Analysis of JJ Management Consulting LLP & Ors v HMRC [2020] EWCA Civ 784 Introduction The...

Non-Banking Day Salary Shift and Its Impact on Universal Credit: A New Precedent in Income Calculation

Date: Jun 23, 2020

Non-Banking Day Salary Shift and Its Impact on Universal Credit: A New Precedent in Income Calculation Introduction The case of Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v. Johnson & Ors ([2020] EWCA...

Jury Contamination and Partial Discharge: Insights from Ibrahim v. R [2020] EWCA Crim 834

Date: Jun 20, 2020

Jury Contamination and Partial Discharge: Insights from Ibrahim v. R [2020] EWCA Crim 834 Introduction The case of Ibrahim, R. v ([2020] EWCA Crim 834) centers around the appellant, a 22-year-old man...

Proper Management of Jury Contamination: Insights from Ibrahim v [2020] EWCA Crim 834

Date: Jun 20, 2020

Proper Management of Jury Contamination: Insights from Ibrahim, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 834 Introduction The case of Ibrahim, R. v ([2020] EWCA Crim 834) presents a compelling examination of how the...

Managing Jury Contamination: The Ibrahim [2020] EWCA Crim 834 Decision

Date: Jun 20, 2020

Managing Jury Contamination: The Ibrahim [2020] EWCA Crim 834 Decision Introduction The case of Ibrahim, R. v ([2020] EWCA Crim 834) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Regulation 2(2) and Section 21A in Assured Shorthold Tenancies: Insights from Trecarrell House Ltd v. Rouncefield

Date: Jun 19, 2020

Regulation 2(2) and Section 21A in Assured Shorthold Tenancies: Insights from Trecarrell House Ltd v. Rouncefield Introduction The case of Trecarrell House Ltd v. Rouncefield ([2020] EWCA Civ 760)...