England and Wales Case Commentaries

Re A Company (Number Cr-2024-Bhm-000012) [2024] EWCA Civ 1436: Clarifying the Presentation Date of Winding Up Petitions in the Era of Electronic Filing

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Re A Company (Number Cr-2024-Bhm-000012) [2024] EWCA Civ 1436: Clarifying the Presentation Date of Winding Up Petitions in the Era of Electronic Filing Introduction The case of Re A Company (Number...

Recanting Child ABE Evidence as “New and Compelling” Justifying Quashing a Murder Acquittal under the Criminal Justice Act 2003

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Recanting Child ABE Evidence as “New and Compelling” Justifying Quashing a Murder Acquittal under the Criminal Justice Act 2003 1. Introduction R v Rhodes ([2024] EWCA Crim 1411) is a rare and...

“From Strike-Out to Amendment” – The Alton v PZU Principle on Curing Defective Pleadings Involving Foreign Law

Date: Nov 23, 2024

“From Strike-Out to Amendment” – The Alton v Powszechny Zakład Ubezpieczeń Principle on Curing Defective Pleadings Involving Foreign Law Introduction Case: Alton v Powszechny Zakład Ubezpieczeń (PZU)...

Affirmation of Sentencing Discretion and Strict Criteria for Granting Appeal Leave: A Commentary on Johnson-Warner, R. v

Date: Nov 23, 2024

Affirmation of Sentencing Discretion and Strict Criteria for Granting Appeal Leave Johnson-Warner, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1540 Introduction The case of Johnson-Warner, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1540...

Zorila & Anor v R: Establishing Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Organized Conspiracy to Steal

Date: Nov 22, 2024

Zorila & Anor v R: Establishing Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Organized Conspiracy to Steal Introduction In the landmark case of Zorila & Anor v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 1475), the England and Wales...

R. v Place [2024] EWCA Crim 1538: Establishing the Principle of Totality in Sentencing

Date: Nov 22, 2024

R. v Place [2024] EWCA Crim 1538: Establishing the Principle of Totality in Sentencing Introduction The case of R. v Place [2024] EWCA Crim 1538 presents a significant development in the application...

Reevaluation of Sentencing Principles in Stalking and Attempted Arson: Hands v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1476

Date: Nov 22, 2024

Reevaluation of Sentencing Principles in Stalking and Attempted Arson: Hands v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1476 Introduction The case of Hands v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1476 presents a nuanced exploration of...

Koroma v R. [2024] EWCA Crim 1539: Affirming Wrongful Attribution as an Aggravating Factor in Sentencing

Date: Nov 22, 2024

Koroma v R. [2024] EWCA Crim 1539: Affirming Wrongful Attribution as an Aggravating Factor in Sentencing Introduction The case of Koroma, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1539) was adjudicated by the England...

Strict Enforcement of Cattle Identification Regulations: Hartt v Pembrokeshire County Council Sets Precedent for Substantial Fines

Date: Nov 21, 2024

Strict Enforcement of Cattle Identification Regulations: Hartt v Pembrokeshire County Council Sets Precedent for Substantial Fines Introduction The case of Hartt & Ors v Pembrokeshire County Council...

Balancing Mental Health Considerations and Fair Trial Rights: Insights from Badelita v R. ([2024] EWCA Crim 1427)

Date: Nov 21, 2024

Balancing Mental Health Considerations and Fair Trial Rights: Insights from Badelita v R. ([2024] EWCA Crim 1427) Introduction Badelita v R. ([2024] EWCA Crim 1427) is a landmark case adjudicated by...

Court of Appeal Decision in Branco-Bonfim: Limiting the Use of EEA Regulations in Human Rights Appeals

Date: Nov 21, 2024

Court of Appeal Decision in Branco-Bonfim: Limiting the Use of EEA Regulations in Human Rights Appeals Introduction The case of Branco-Bonfim, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the...

Hill v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1423: Clarifying the Application of Section 41 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 in Sexual Offence Trials

Date: Nov 21, 2024

Hill v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1423: Clarifying the Application of Section 41 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 in Sexual Offence Trials Introduction Hill v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1423 is a...

CRF 1 Ltd v Banco Nacional De Cuba: Upholding Valid Debt Assignment through Delegated Authority

Date: Nov 21, 2024

CRF 1 Ltd v Banco Nacional De Cuba: Upholding Valid Debt Assignment through Delegated Authority Introduction The case of CRF 1 Ltd v Banco Nacional De Cuba & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 1409) was...

Clarifying the Scope of Deprivation Orders: Insights from Daniels v R. ([2024] EWCA Crim 1395)

Date: Nov 21, 2024

Clarifying the Scope of Deprivation Orders: Insights from Daniels v R. ([2024] EWCA Crim 1395) Introduction Daniels v R. ([2024] EWCA Crim 1395) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Refinitiv Ltd & Ors v HMRC: Limitation of APA's Scope to Specified Chargeable Periods

Date: Nov 21, 2024

Refinitiv Ltd & Ors v HMRC: Limitation of APA's Scope to Specified Chargeable Periods Introduction The case of Refinitiv Ltd & Ors v Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs ([2024] EWCA...

Enhanced Transparency in Tribunal Proceedings: The Precedent Set by Moss v The Upper Tribunal

Date: Nov 21, 2024

Enhanced Transparency in Tribunal Proceedings: The Precedent Set by Moss v The Upper Tribunal Introduction Moss v The Upper Tribunal ([2024] EWCA Civ 1414) is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Protecting Occupational Pensions: Key Insights from Manolete Partners PLC v White ([2024] EWCA Civ 1418)

Date: Nov 21, 2024

Protecting Occupational Pensions: Key Insights from Manolete Partners PLC v White ([2024] EWCA Civ 1418) Introduction The case of Manolete Partners PLC v White ([2024] EWCA Civ 1418) addresses a...

Gadinala v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Establishing the Threshold for "Very Compelling Circumstances" in Deportation Cases

Date: Nov 21, 2024

Gadinala v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Establishing the Threshold for "Very Compelling Circumstances" in Deportation Cases Introduction The case of Gadinala v Secretary of State for...

Yeung v Jeckz Investment Ltd & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 1413: Defining the Boundary for Summary Judgment in the Context of Separate Proceedings under CPR Part 24

Date: Nov 21, 2024

Yeung v Jeckz Investment Ltd & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 1413: Defining the Boundary for Summary Judgment in the Context of Separate Proceedings under CPR Part 24 Introduction Yeung v Jeckz Investment Ltd...

Reaffirming the Multi-Factorial Approach to Trademark Similarity: Extreme Networks Ltd v Extreme E Ltd

Date: Nov 21, 2024

Reaffirming the Multi-Factorial Approach to Trademark Similarity: Extreme Networks Ltd v Extreme E Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 1386) Introduction The case of Extreme Networks Ltd v Extreme E Ltd ([2024]...