England and Wales Case Commentaries

Adjudicator Determinations in Non-NHS Medical Contracts Amenable to Judicial Review: Shashikanth v NHS Litigation Authority

Date: Dec 4, 2024

Adjudicator Determinations in Non-NHS Medical Contracts Amenable to Judicial Review: Shashikanth v NHS Litigation Authority Introduction The case of Shashikanth, R (On the Application Of) v NHS...

Best Interests Determinations in PDOC Cases: The XY Judgment [2024] EWCA Civ 1466

Date: Dec 4, 2024

Best Interests Determinations in PDOC Cases: The XY Judgment [2024] EWCA Civ 1466 Introduction The case of XY (Withdrawal of Treatment) ([2024] EWCA Civ 1466) represents a significant legal...

McCalla v Secretary of State for Defence: Limitation of Rule 43 in Setting Aside Upper Tribunal Decisions

Date: Dec 3, 2024

McCalla v Secretary of State for Defence: Limitation of Rule 43 in Setting Aside Upper Tribunal Decisions Introduction McCalla v Secretary of State for Defence ([2024] EWCA Civ 1467) is a pivotal...

Limits on Direct Discrimination Claims Against Qualifications Bodies: Davda v The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

Date: Dec 3, 2024

Limits on Direct Discrimination Claims Against Qualifications Bodies: Davda v The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries Introduction The case of Davda v The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries ([2024]...

Enhanced Interpretation of EU Directive 2004/38/EC in UC Eligibility: Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v Versnick & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 1454)

Date: Dec 3, 2024

Enhanced Interpretation of EU Directive 2004/38/EC in UC Eligibility Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v Versnick & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 1454) Introduction The case of Secretary of State for...

Unduly Lenient Sentencing in Jeffries v [2024] EWCA Crim 1504: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Nov 30, 2024

Unduly Lenient Sentencing in Jeffries, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1504): A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The case of Jeffries, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1504) marks a significant moment in the...

“Milk” and Other Reserved Dairy Terms in Trade Marks: The Court of Appeal Clarifies that “Designation” Encompasses Trade Marks – Commentary on Dairy UK Ltd v Oatly AB [2024] EWCA Civ 1453

Date: Nov 30, 2024

“Milk” and Other Reserved Dairy Terms in Trade Marks: The Court of Appeal Clarifies that “Designation” Encompasses Trade Marks – Commentary on Dairy UK Ltd v Oatly AB [2024] EWCA Civ 1453 1....

Affirmation of Appellate Standards in Sexual Offence Convictions: Housecroft v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1533

Date: Nov 30, 2024

Affirmation of Appellate Standards in Sexual Offence Convictions: Housecroft v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1533 Introduction Housecroft v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1533 is a significant judgment delivered by the...

Reaffirming Sentencing Guidelines for Controlling and Coercive Behavior: R v Cooper [2024] EWCA Crim 1512

Date: Nov 30, 2024

Reaffirming Sentencing Guidelines for Controlling and Coercive Behavior: R v Cooper [2024] EWCA Crim 1512 Introduction The case of R v Cooper [2024] EWCA Crim 1512 marks a significant appellate...

No Re-characterisation Duty under the Withdrawal Agreement: Commentary on Emambux v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWCA Civ 1459

Date: Nov 29, 2024

No Re-characterisation Duty under the Withdrawal Agreement: Commentary on Emambux v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWCA Civ 1459 1. Introduction The Court of Appeal’s decision in...

“Fore-Warn or Forego” – The New Advance-Notice Rule when Relying on Merits in Relief-from-Sanctions Applications (Bangs v FM Conway Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 1461)

Date: Nov 29, 2024

“Fore-Warn or Forego” – The New Advance-Notice Rule when Relying on Merits in Relief-from-Sanctions Applications Commentary on Bangs v FM Conway Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 1461) 1. Introduction Bangs v FM...

Switaj v McClenaghan: Temporal Limits on “Prohibited Payments” and Section 21 Notices under the Tenant Fees Act 2019

Date: Nov 29, 2024

Switaj v McClenaghan: Temporal Limits on “Prohibited Payments” and Section 21 Notices under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 Introduction The Court of Appeal’s decision in Switaj v McClenaghan ([2024] EWCA...

“Ordering Otherwise” and Futurity Pleadings – A Commentary on AXA Sun Life PLC & Ors v Commissioners of Inland Revenue & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 1430)

Date: Nov 28, 2024

“Ordering Otherwise” and Futurity Pleadings – A Commentary on AXA Sun Life PLC & Others v HMRC ([2024] EWCA Civ 1430) Introduction In November 2024 the Court of Appeal handed down a decision that...

Application of Children’s Sentencing Guidelines to Historical Sexual Offences: Monnan v EWCA Crim 1641

Date: Nov 28, 2024

Application of Children’s Sentencing Guidelines to Historical Sexual Offences: Monnan v EWCA Crim 1641 Introduction The case of Monnan, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1641) presents a significant judicial...

Commentary – Howe v Brent LBC: Deemed Joint Tenancy on Service of Section 122 Notice – Family Members’ Shared Right to Buy Survives Tenant’s Death

Date: Nov 28, 2024

Howe v Brent London Borough Council Deemed Joint Tenancy on Service of Section 122 Notice – Family Members’ Shared Right to Buy Survives Tenant’s Death Introduction Howe v Brent London Borough...

Preserving Victim Anonymity and Ensuring Fair Hearsay Evidentiary Standards in Sexual Offence Trials

Date: Nov 28, 2024

Preserving Victim Anonymity and Ensuring Fair Hearsay Evidentiary Standards in Sexual Offence Trials Introduction The case of Brown, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1763) presents a complex interplay of...

Appropriate Application of Section 101(1)(d) and Cross-Admissibility in Criminal Appeals: Lewis R. v EWCA Crim 1639

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Appropriate Application of Section 101(1)(d) and Cross-Admissibility in Criminal Appeals: Lewis R. v EWCA Crim 1639 Introduction Case: Lewis, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1639) Court: England and Wales...

Bradley R v EWCA Crim: Reinforcing Sentencing Protocols for Juvenile Offenders Tried as Adults

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Bradley R v EWCA Crim: Reinforcing Sentencing Protocols for Juvenile Offenders Tried as Adults Introduction Bradley R v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1502) is a landmark case heard by the England and Wales Court...

Reaffirming Harm Category Classification in Stalking Cases: Noakes, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1507

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Reaffirming Harm Category Classification in Stalking Cases: Noakes, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1507 Introduction The case of Noakes, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1507 addresses significant issues surrounding the...

Vehicles as Weapons: Upheld in R v Deeprose and R v Papworth [2024] EWCA Crim 1431

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Vehicles as Weapons: Upheld in R v Deeprose and R v Papworth [2024] EWCA Crim 1431 Introduction The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) delivered a pivotal judgment on November 22, 2024, in the cases...