Lambert v Rex: Clarifying the Totality Principle and Extended Sentences in Sexual Offence Cases Introduction In Lambert v Rex ([2025] EWCA Crim 137), the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...
Balancing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Knife Crime Sentencing: The Castano-Coloque Precedent Introduction The judgment in Castano-Coloque, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 36) represents an important...
Consent Reaffirmed as No Defence in Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm: Hobday v R. [2025] EWCA Crim 46 Introduction In the case of Hobday v R. (Rev1) [2025] EWCA Crim 46, the appellant, Mr....
Servis-Terminal LLC v Drelle: Foreign Judgment and Bankruptcy Petitions in English Law Introduction The case Servis-Terminal LLC v Drelle ([2025] EWCA Civ 62) addresses a pivotal issue in English...
Affirmation of Planning Practice Guidance’s Authority to Amend National Planning Policy Framework: Mead Realisations Ltd v Secretary of State [2025] EWCA Civ 32 Introduction The case of Mead...
Enhanced Risk Assessment Protocols in Child Welfare: Insights from L-G (Children: Risk Assessment) [2025] EWCA Civ 60 Introduction The case of L-G (Children: Risk Assessment) [2025] EWCA Civ 60...
Norman Hay PLC v Marsh Ltd: Evolution of Legal Principles in Insurance Broker Negligence and Loss of Chance Assessments Introduction The case of Norman Hay PLC v Marsh Ltd ([2025] EWCA Civ 58) marks...
Multi-Shot Exercise Interpretation and Regulatory Constraints in Option Valuations: Insights from JP Morgan International Finance Ltd v WeRealize.com Ltd ([2025] EWCA Civ 57) Introduction The case of...
Airwave Solutions Ltd v Competition and Markets Authority: Establishing New Standards in Competition Law for Public Sector Contracts Introduction The case of Airwave Solutions Ltd & Ors v Competition...
Clarifying the Threshold for Discharging a Jury: Hanif, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 145) 1. Introduction Background: The case under review is Hanif, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 145) before the England and...
Affirmation of Immediate Custody for Drunken, Unprovoked Violence: Lessons from Moore, R, v ([2025] EWCA Crim 119) 1. Introduction The recent decision in Moore, R, v ([2025] EWCA Crim 119) addresses...
Enforcing Section 17A’s Mandatory Procedure: Nullity of Section 66 Transfers and Limits on Crown Court’s Power 1. Introduction In R v Canatar ([2025] EWCA Crim 611) the England and Wales Court of...
Unified Offence in Section 75A: Clarifying Non-Fatal Strangulation and Suffocation Introduction The case of Jones, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 195) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...
Clarifying Minimum Terms and Statutory References in Discretionary Life Sentences for Sexual Offences Introduction The case of Nash, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 115) before the England and Wales Court of...
Defence Statements Deemed Authorised and Jury “Numbers Notes” Must Remain Confidential: Court of Appeal Guidance in R v Peppiatt [2025] EWCA Crim 110 Court: England and Wales Court of Appeal...
Merck Serono SA v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks: Reinforcing the Interpretation of SPC Regulations Post-Brexit Introduction The case of Merck Serono SA v...
Integration of Media Claim Cost Provisions with Qualified One-way Costs Shifting in Personal Injury Claims: Analysis of Birley & Anor v Heritage Independent Living Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 44 Introduction...
Enforcement of RAND Obligations in SEP Licensing: Insights from Alcatel Lucent SAS v Amazon Digital UK Ltd & Ors Introduction The case of Alcatel Lucent SAS v Amazon Digital UK Ltd & Ors ([2025] EWCA...
Stacey, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 141): Clarifying the Role of Grooming and Planning in Sexual Offences 1. Introduction The Court of Appeal’s decision in Stacey, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 141) grapples...
The Principle of Balancing Mitigation and Aggravation: Adjusting Sentencing in Cases Involving Youth, Maturity, and Procedural Delays Introduction The judgment in Dalkin, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 117)...