England and Wales Case Commentaries

Cashman v R. [2024] EWCA Crim 1543: Establishing Rigorous Criteria for CCRC Investigations in Jury Irregularity Claims

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Cashman v R. [2024] EWCA Crim 1543: Establishing Rigorous Criteria for CCRC Investigations in Jury Irregularity Claims Introduction Cashman v R. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Bond v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 1570: Judicial Determination of Conspirator’s Financial Benefit under POCA 2002

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Bond v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 1570: Judicial Determination of Conspirator’s Financial Benefit under POCA 2002 Introduction In the landmark case of Bond v Rex ([2024] EWCA Crim 1570), the England and...

Barnes v R: Definitive Interpretation of Section 244ZA on Prisoner Release for Dangerous Driving Offences

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Barnes v R: Definitive Interpretation of Section 244ZA on Prisoner Release for Dangerous Driving Offences Introduction The case Barnes, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1548) adjudicated by the England and...

Extending Insurance Coverage to Post-Policy Deterioration and Development Damage: Commentary on Sky UK Ltd v Riverstone Managing Agency Ltd & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 1567)

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Extending Insurance Coverage to Post-Policy Deterioration and Development Damage: Commentary on Sky UK Ltd v Riverstone Managing Agency Ltd & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 1567) Introduction The case of Sky...

Non-Party Restrictions and Strict Appeal Time Limits Confirmed in Refuels Ltd v BIP Chemical Holdings Ltd & Anor

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Non-Party Restrictions and Strict Appeal Time Limits Confirmed in Refuels Ltd v BIP Chemical Holdings Ltd & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 1563) Introduction Refuels Ltd v BIP Chemical Holdings Ltd & Anor is...

Balancing Child's Objections and Welfare in Hague Abduction Cases: The P (A Child) Decision

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Balancing Child's Objections and Welfare in Hague Abduction Cases: The P (A Child) Decision Introduction The case of P (A Child) (Abduction: Child's Objections) ([2024] EWCA Civ 1569) adjudicated by...

McLeish v Secretary of State for Environment: Establishing the Importance of Accurate Definitive Maps in Public Rights of Way

Date: Dec 18, 2024

McLeish v Secretary of State for Environment: Establishing the Importance of Accurate Definitive Maps in Public Rights of Way Introduction The case of McLeish & Anor v Secretary of State for...

Reaffirming Accountability: Markou v FCA Sets New Standards for Recklessness and Integrity in Mortgage Broking Regulation

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Reaffirming Accountability: Markou v FCA Sets New Standards for Recklessness and Integrity in Mortgage Broking Regulation Introduction The case of Markou v Financial Conduct Authority ([2024] EWCA...

Impact of Manolete Partners PLC v White on Pro Bono Costs Orders under the Legal Services Act 2007

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Impact of Manolete Partners PLC v White on Pro Bono Costs Orders under the Legal Services Act 2007 Introduction The case of Manolete Partners PLC v White ([2024] WLR(D) 547) adjudicated by the...

Affirming the Tenant Condition: Right to Buy Satisfied by Limited Occupation and Future Ownership Intentions in Local Authority Accommodation

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Affirming the Tenant Condition: Right to Buy Satisfied by Limited Occupation and Future Ownership Intentions in Local Authority Accommodation Introduction In the landmark case of London Borough of...

Limbu & Ors v Dyson Technology Ltd & Ors: Establishing England as the Appropriate Forum for Migrant Labour Claims

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Limbu & Ors v Dyson Technology Ltd & Ors: Establishing England as the Appropriate Forum for Migrant Labour Claims Introduction The case of Limbu & Ors v Dyson Technology Ltd & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ...

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Arbitration Obligations: New Precedent in The Prestige [2024] EWCA Civ 1536

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Arbitration Obligations: New Precedent in The Prestige [2024] EWCA Civ 1536 Introduction In the landmark case The Kingdom of Spain v The London Steam-Ship Owners'...

The 'Just and Equitable' Test in Extending Time Limits for Discrimination Claims: Jones v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care [2024] EWCA Civ 1568

Date: Dec 18, 2024

The 'Just and Equitable' Test in Extending Time Limits for Discrimination Claims: Jones v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care [2024] EWCA Civ 1568 Introduction The case of Jones v Secretary...

Securing Summary Judgment: Geo TV Ltd v Iqbal Establishes Strengthened Defamation Privileges

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Securing Summary Judgment: Geo TV Ltd v Iqbal Establishes Strengthened Defamation Privileges Introduction The case of Iqbal v Geo TV Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 1566) represents a pivotal moment in...

Interpreting 'No Detriment Proviso' under Paragraph 29 of the Welfare of Farmed Animals Regulations: Insights from The Humane League UK v Secretary of State (2024)

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Interpreting 'No Detriment Proviso' under Paragraph 29 of the Welfare of Farmed Animals Regulations: Insights from The Humane League UK v Secretary of State (2024) Introduction The case of The Humane...

Designation of Local Authority in G, Re (Designation of Local Authority) ([2024] EWCA Civ 1565)

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Designation of Local Authority in G, Re (Designation of Local Authority) ([2024] EWCA Civ 1565) Introduction The case of G, Re (Designation of Local Authority) ([2024] EWCA Civ 1565) concerns the...

Defining 'Landlord' under CLRA 2002: Assethold Ltd v RTM Co Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 1544

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Defining 'Landlord' under CLRA 2002: Assethold Ltd v RTM Co Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 1544 Introduction The case of 159-167 Prince of Wales Road RTM Company Ltd v Assethold Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 1544) deals...

EWCA Sets Precedent Against Sentencing Reductions for Prison Conditions in Qasim v [2024] EWCA Crim 1655

Date: Dec 18, 2024

EWCA Sets Precedent Against Sentencing Reductions for Prison Conditions in Qasim v [2024] EWCA Crim 1655 Introduction The case of Atif Ahmed Qasim v. Crown Court ([2024] EWCA Crim 1655) marks a...

AFH, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1614: Limits on Adducing Fresh Evidence and Upholding Convictions in Sexual Offences Appeals

Date: Dec 18, 2024

AFH, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1614: Limits on Adducing Fresh Evidence and Upholding Convictions in Sexual Offences Appeals Introduction The case of AFH, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1614 was adjudicated in the...

Balancing Aggravation with Vulnerability: A New Precedent in Sentencing for Immigration Conspiracy Offences

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Balancing Aggravation with Vulnerability: A New Precedent in Sentencing for Immigration Conspiracy Offences Introduction The case of Kurmekaj, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1666) presents a compelling...