England and Wales Case Commentaries

Defining the Scope of Article 2 ECHR's Procedural Duties in Inquests: Maguire v HM Senior Coroner for Blackpool & Fylde & Ors

Date: Jun 11, 2020

Defining the Scope of Article 2 ECHR's Procedural Duties in Inquests: Maguire v HM Senior Coroner for Blackpool & Fylde & Ors Introduction The case of Maguire, R (on the application of) v. HM Senior...

Balancing Article 6 Fair Hearing Rights in Hybrid Care Proceedings Amid Covid-19

Date: Jun 11, 2020

Balancing Article 6 Fair Hearing Rights in Hybrid Care Proceedings Amid Covid-19 Introduction The case C (Children: Covid-19: Representation) ([2020] EWCA Civ 734) presented before the England and...

Garrity v [2020] EWCA Crim 788: Clarification on Sexual Harm Prevention Orders

Date: Jun 10, 2020

Garrity v [2020] EWCA Crim 788: Clarification on Sexual Harm Prevention Orders Introduction The case of Garrity, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 788 concerns David Michael Garrity, who faced multiple...

R v Wabelua & Ors: Defining Necessity and Proportionality Standards for Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Orders Under the Modern Slavery Act 2015

Date: Jun 10, 2020

R v Wabelua & Ors: Defining Necessity and Proportionality Standards for Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Orders Under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 Introduction The case of Wabelua & Ors, R v ([2020]...

Sofer v. Swissindependent Trustees SA: Establishing the Necessity of Specificity in Pleading Dishonest Breach of Trust

Date: Jun 6, 2020

Sofer v. Swissindependent Trustees SA: Establishing the Necessity of Specificity in Pleading Dishonest Breach of Trust Introduction Sofer v. Swissindependent Trustees SA ([2020] EWCA Civ 699) is a...

Establishing the Legality of Voter Identification Schemes: Commentary on Coughlan v. The Minister for the Cabinet Office [2020] EWCA Civ 723

Date: Jun 6, 2020

Establishing the Legality of Voter Identification Schemes: Commentary on Coughlan v. The Minister for the Cabinet Office [2020] EWCA Civ 723 Introduction The case of Coughlan, R (on the application...

Threshold Conditions in Child Care Proceedings: Analyzing B-T (A Child: Threshold Conditions) [2020] EWCA Civ 697

Date: Jun 4, 2020

Threshold Conditions in Child Care Proceedings: Analyzing B-T (A Child: Threshold Conditions) [2020] EWCA Civ 697 Introduction B-T (A Child: Threshold Conditions) ([2020] EWCA Civ 697) is a pivotal...

Ensuring Proper Judicial Directions: Lessons from Yousefi v [2020] EWCA Crim 791

Date: Jun 4, 2020

Ensuring Proper Judicial Directions: Lessons from Yousefi v [2020] EWCA Crim 791 Introduction The case of Yousefi, R. v ([2020] EWCA Crim 791) examines critical aspects of judicial responsibilities...

Contempt of Court in Ticket Touting: McKay v. The All England Lawn Tennis Club

Date: Jun 3, 2020

Contempt of Court in Ticket Touting: McKay v. The All England Lawn Tennis Club Introduction The case of McKay v. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Ltd & Ors ([2020] EWCA Civ 695)...

Barlow v. Wigan Met. Borough Council: Clarifying Highways Act 1980 Duty for Public Paths

Date: Jun 2, 2020

Barlow v. Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council: Clarifying Duty Under Highways Act 1980 for Public Paths Introduction Barlow v. Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council ([2020] EWCA Civ 696) is a pivotal...

Assignment of Contractual Interests and Procedural Compliance under Section 234 of the Insolvency Act: Ezair v. Conn & Anor ([2020] EWCA Civ 687)

Date: Jun 2, 2020

Assignment of Contractual Interests and Procedural Compliance under Section 234 of the Insolvency Act: Ezair v. Conn & Anor ([2020] EWCA Civ 687) Introduction Ezair v. Conn & Anor ([2020] EWCA Civ...

Wright v. Ver [2020] EWCA Civ 672: Clarifying Jurisdiction Under Section 9 of the Defamation Act 2013

Date: May 30, 2020

Wright v. Ver [2020] EWCA Civ 672: Clarifying Jurisdiction Under Section 9 of the Defamation Act 2013 Introduction Wright v. Ver ([2020] EWCA Civ 672) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and...

Expanding the Scope of PD 51Z to Include Appeals in Possession Proceedings: London Borough of Hackney v. Okoro [2020] EWCA Civ 681

Date: May 28, 2020

Expanding the Scope of PD 51Z to Include Appeals in Possession Proceedings: London Borough of Hackney v. Okoro [2020] EWCA Civ 681 Introduction The case of London Borough of Hackney v. Okoro ([2020]...

Authority of Local Authorities to Consent to Routine Vaccinations: Establishing a New Precedent

Date: May 23, 2020

Authority of Local Authorities to Consent to Routine Vaccinations: Establishing a New Precedent Introduction The case of H (A Child Parental Responsibility: Vaccination) ([2020] EWCA Civ 664)...

Clarifying Limitation Periods in Competition Follow-On Claims: DSG Retail Ltd v. Mastercard Incorporated [2020] EWCA Civ 671

Date: May 23, 2020

Clarifying Limitation Periods in Competition Follow-On Claims: DSG Retail Ltd v. Mastercard Incorporated [2020] EWCA Civ 671 Introduction The case of DSG Retail Ltd v. Mastercard Incorporated & Ors...

Boxall v R [2020]: Upholding Section 100 Criminal Justice Act on Third-Party Character Evidence

Date: May 23, 2020

Boxall v R [2020]: Upholding Section 100 Criminal Justice Act on Third-Party Character Evidence Introduction In the case of Boxall, R. v ([2020] EWCA Crim 688), the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Restricting the Power to Issue and Vary Sexual Harm Prevention Orders: A Comprehensive Analysis of Ashford R v [2020] EWCA Crim 673

Date: May 22, 2020

Restricting the Power to Issue and Vary Sexual Harm Prevention Orders: A Comprehensive Analysis of Ashford R v [2020] EWCA Crim 673 Introduction The case of Ashford, R. v ([2020] EWCA Crim 673)...

Deductibility of Accounting Debits under IFRS 2 for Corporation Tax: Insights from Revenue and Customs v. NCL Investments Ltd & Anor

Date: May 22, 2020

Deductibility of Accounting Debits under IFRS 2 for Corporation Tax: Insights from Revenue and Customs v. NCL Investments Ltd & Anor Introduction In the appellate case Revenue And Customs v. NCL...

Badmus & Ors v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Defining Timeliness in Judicial Review of Immigration Detention Payment Policies

Date: May 21, 2020

Badmus & Ors v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Defining Timeliness in Judicial Review of Immigration Detention Payment Policies Introduction The case of Badmus & Ors v. Secretary of...

Admissibility of Prior Acquittals in Retrials: Insights from Golam-Rassoude & Anor v R [2020] EWCA Crim 704

Date: May 21, 2020

Admissibility of Prior Acquittals in Retrials: Insights from Golam-Rassoude & Anor v R [2020] EWCA Crim 704 Introduction The case of Golam-Rassoude & Anor v R ([2020] EWCA Crim 704) before the...