England and Wales Case Commentaries

S, R. v: Establishing Precedent for Out-of-Time Appeals Based on Human Trafficking Victim Status

Date: Jun 18, 2020

S, R. v: Establishing Precedent for Out-of-Time Appeals Based on Human Trafficking Victim Status Introduction The case of S, R. v ([2020] EWCA Crim 765) represents a significant development in the...

Affirming Judicial Discretion in Evaluating Child Testimony: An Analysis of B and Y v Re [2020] EWCA Civ 767

Date: Jun 18, 2020

Affirming Judicial Discretion in Evaluating Child Testimony: An Analysis of B and Y v Re [2020] EWCA Civ 767 Introduction The case of B and Y, Re ([2020] EWCA Civ 767) presents a complex interplay...

Bates v EWCA Crim 1288: Upholding Concurrent Liability for Theft and Handling of Stolen Goods

Date: Jun 18, 2020

Bates v EWCA Crim 1288: Upholding Concurrent Liability for Theft and Handling of Stolen Goods Introduction The case of Bates v ([2020] EWCA Crim 1288) presents a significant examination of the...

Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal in Conspiracy to Murder Case

Date: Jun 18, 2020

Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal in Conspiracy to Murder Case Introduction The case of Howarth, R. v ([2020] EWCA Crim 1286) revolves around the conviction of the applicant for conspiracy to...

Waite v. R: Implications for Confiscation Orders and Appeal Timelines

Date: Jun 18, 2020

Waite v. R: Implications for Confiscation Orders and Appeal Timelines Introduction The case of Waite v. R ([2020] EWCA Crim 768) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Dual Liability for Theft and Handling Stolen Goods: Insights from Bates v R [2020] EWCA Crim 1288

Date: Jun 18, 2020

Dual Liability for Theft and Handling Stolen Goods: Insights from Bates v R [2020] EWCA Crim 1288 Introduction Bates v R [2020] EWCA Crim 1288 is a significant case adjudicated by the England and...

Howarth v R: Extending the Limits of Appeal Timeliness in Criminal Conspiracy Cases

Date: Jun 18, 2020

Howarth v R: Extending the Limits of Appeal Timeliness in Criminal Conspiracy Cases Introduction The case of Howarth, R. v ([2020] EWCA Crim 1286) represents a significant development in the realm of...

Court of Appeal Affirms Dual Convictions Under the Theft Act 1968 in Bates v [2020] EWCA Crim 1288

Date: Jun 18, 2020

Court of Appeal Affirms Dual Convictions Under the Theft Act 1968 in Bates v [2020] EWCA Crim 1288 Introduction The case of Bates, R. v ([2020] EWCA Crim 1288) represents a pivotal moment in the...

Admissibility of Sleeping Pornography Evidence and Sentencing Standards in R v Kipps-Bolton [2020] EWCA Crim 1641

Date: Jun 18, 2020

Admissibility of Sleeping Pornography Evidence and Sentencing Standards in R v Kipps-Bolton [2020] EWCA Crim 1641 Introduction The case of R v Kipps-Bolton [2020] EWCA Crim 1641 presents a...

Establishing Temporal Extensions in Criminal Appeals: Commentary on Howarth v R ([2020] EWCA Crim 1286)

Date: Jun 18, 2020

Establishing Temporal Extensions in Criminal Appeals: Commentary on Howarth v R ([2020] EWCA Crim 1286) 1. Introduction The case of Howarth v R ([2020] EWCA Crim 1286) serves as a pivotal reference...

Mandating Intermediaries in Hybrid Hearings for Vulnerable Parties

Date: Jun 17, 2020

Mandating Intermediaries in Hybrid Hearings for Vulnerable Parties Introduction The case of S (Vulnerable Parent: Intermediary) ([2020] EWCA Civ 763) represents a pivotal moment in the jurisprudence...

Admissibility of Hearsay Evidence Under Section 116(2)(d)-(e): Insights from Barnes v R [2020] EWCA Crim 959

Date: Jun 17, 2020

Admissibility of Hearsay Evidence Under Section 116(2)(d)-(e): Insights from Barnes v R [2020] EWCA Crim 959 Introduction Barnes v R [2020] EWCA Crim 959 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England...

Crowther v. Crowther & Ors: Refining the Application of Freezing Orders in Matrimonial Financial Remedies

Date: Jun 17, 2020

Crowther v. Crowther & Ors: Refining the Application of Freezing Orders in Matrimonial Financial Remedies Introduction Crowther v. Crowther & Ors ([2020] EWCA Civ 762) is a pivotal case heard by the...

Comprehensive Commentary on 89 Holland Park Management Ltd v. Hicks ([2020] EWCA Civ 758)

Date: Jun 17, 2020

Comprehensive Commentary on 89 Holland Park Management Ltd v. Hicks ([2020] EWCA Civ 758) 1. Introduction 89 Holland Park Management Ltd v. Hicks is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and...

Arbitration Encompasses Statutory Relief Claims: Bridgehouse Ltd v BAE Systems Plc [2020] EWCA Civ 759

Date: Jun 17, 2020

Arbitration Encompasses Statutory Relief Claims: Bridgehouse Ltd v BAE Systems Plc [2020] EWCA Civ 759 Introduction Bridgehouse (Bradford No. 2) Limited (BB2) entered into a contract with BAE Systems...

Family Court Discretion Over Asylum Risk Assessments in FGM Protection Orders: Re A (A Child) (2020) EWCA Civ 731

Date: Jun 16, 2020

Family Court Discretion Over Asylum Risk Assessments in FGM Protection Orders: Re A (A Child) (2020) EWCA Civ 731 Introduction The case of Re A (A Child) (Rev 1) ([2020] EWCA Civ 731) presents a...

Reaffirming Time-Bar Principles and Evidence Handling in Consumer Protection Cases: Malik, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 957

Date: Jun 13, 2020

Reaffirming Time-Bar Principles and Evidence Handling in Consumer Protection Cases: Malik, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 957 Introduction The case of Malik, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 957 represents a significant...

Establishing Standards for DNA Evidence Sufficiency: A Comprehensive Analysis of R v Killick [2020] EWCA Crim 785

Date: Jun 12, 2020

Establishing Standards for DNA Evidence Sufficiency: A Comprehensive Analysis of R v Killick [2020] EWCA Crim 785 Introduction The case of R v Killick [2020] EWCA Crim 785 presents a pivotal...

Comprehensive Commentary on Tabidi v. British Broadcasting Corporation ([2020] EWCA Civ 733): Establishing the Threshold for Prima Facie Sex Discrimination Claims

Date: Jun 12, 2020

Comprehensive Commentary on Tabidi v. British Broadcasting Corporation ([2020] EWCA Civ 733): Establishing the Threshold for Prima Facie Sex Discrimination Claims Introduction The case of Tabidi v....

Mutual Consent as Essential for Capacity to Decide Sexual Relations: A Local Authority v. JB [2020] EWCA Civ 735

Date: Jun 12, 2020

Mutual Consent as Essential for Capacity to Decide Sexual Relations: A Local Authority v. JB [2020] EWCA Civ 735 Introduction A Local Authority v. JB ([2020] EWCA Civ 735) is a landmark decision by...