New Precedent on Compassionate Release: Reassessing Governors’ Delegated Authority under the ERCG Policy Introduction In Neophytou, R (On the Application Of) v Governor of HMP Berwyn & Anor ([2025]...
Sheikh v R: Admissibility of Civil Findings in Criminal Trials and Sentencing Principles in Stalking Offences Introduction Sheikh v R ([2025] EWCA Crim 566) was decided by the England and Wales Court...
Morris Clarification: Correcting Drug-Quantity Miscalculations in Class-A Sentencing and the Operation of s.385 Sentencing Act 2020 Introduction The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) in R v Morris...
Clarifying the Limits of Extended Sentences for Historical Child-Offenders: The Significance of R v Maunders [2025] EWCA Crim 579 1. Introduction R v Maunders concerned an appeal against sentence in...
Discretion in Replaying Complainant Evidence and Summing Up: Principles from R v White [2025] Introduction The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) considered the appeal of Joshua White against his...
Refinement of Statutory Minimum and Totality Principles in Multi-Count Sentencing: R v Thomason [2025] EWCA Crim 484 Introduction This appeal arises from the Court of Appeal’s consideration of the...
Winsor v Pattinson: Self‑induced lack of representation is no ground to adjourn committal; permission still required to appeal non‑committal contempt findings Introduction This commentary examines...
Divisional Court’s Power to Quash Invalid Crown Court Indictments and Aggregate Sentencing Reform: Cummings, R v [2025] EWCA Crim 508 Introduction The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) decision in...
The Admissibility of Victim Demeanor Evidence in Sexual Offence Cases Introduction The case of BUV v R. ([2025] EWCA Crim 327) involves an appeal against a conviction in circumstances of serious...
Informed Consent and Fiduciary Disclosure: Clarifying the “Half-Secret” Commission Standard Introduction This commentary examines the Court of Appeal’s judgment in Expert Tooling And Automation Ltd v...
Inclusive Definition of Confectionery and VAT Zero-Rating: Establishing the 'Mega Marshmallows' Precedent Introduction The case of Revenue and Customs v Innovative Bites Ltd ([2025] EWCA Civ 293)...
Deliberate Inaction and the Limits of Extension: Establishing Rigorous Requirements in Citizenship Appeal Timeframes Introduction The case of F4 v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2025]...
Proper Application of Sentencing Guidelines for Consecutive Terms Involving Arson Risking Rescue and Assault on Emergency Workers – R v Stead [2025] EWCA Crim 436 Introduction R v Stead [2025] EWCA...
R v Betteridge [2025] EWCA Crim 394 — Body-worn video evidence: limiting prejudice where “lies and demeanour” are relied upon 1) Introduction In R v Betteridge [2025] EWCA Crim 394, the Court of...
Clarifying Replacement Remedies versus Damages: A New Interpretation of Schedule 11 Introduction The Court of Appeal’s decision in South East Water Ltd v Elster Water Metering Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 287...
Holistic Assessment in Internal Relocation: A New Approach to Evaluating Asylum Claims Introduction The case of ASJ (Somalia) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWCA Civ 282...
R v Nzekwu: The Boundaries of Relevance & Disclosure in the Age of EncroChat Introduction In Nzekwu & Anor, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 734) the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) wrestled with two...
Principles for Minimum Terms in Joint-Enterprise Knife Murders and Concurrent Offences Introduction In the Court of Appeal decision of Ambersley & Anor; R v Gedel ([2025] EWCA Crim 442), the court...
Clarifying the Boundaries of Suitability Reviews and Termination of Housing Duty: The Precedent of Ofori‐Addo v London Borough of Haringey Introduction The case of Ofori‐Addo v London Borough of...
New Precedent on Evaluating Evidence and Inferences from Non-Attendance in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Introduction The case of K & D (Children: Sexual Abuse Findings) [2025] EWCA Civ 263 presents a...