England and Wales Case Commentaries

Reaffirming the Principle of Totality in Sentencing: Analysis of Russell v EWCA Crim 1334

Date: Oct 23, 2024

Reaffirming the Principle of Totality in Sentencing: Analysis of Russell v EWCA Crim 1334 Introduction The case of Russell, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1334) represents a significant judicial examination...

Reaffirmation of Objective Culpability Assessment in Dangerous Driving Cases: Dias v [2024] EWCA Crim 1350

Date: Oct 23, 2024

Reaffirmation of Objective Culpability Assessment in Dangerous Driving Cases: Dias v [2024] EWCA Crim 1350 Introduction Dias, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1350 is a pivotal judgment delivered by the England...

Establishing Unreasonable Conduct as Grounds for Costs Orders: Analysis of Lea & Ors v GP Ilfracombe Management Company Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 1241

Date: Oct 23, 2024

Establishing Unreasonable Conduct as Grounds for Costs Orders: Analysis of Lea & Ors v GP Ilfracombe Management Company Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 1241 Introduction The case of Lea & Ors v GP Ilfracombe...

Enhancements in Sentencing Principles: The Glover v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1347) Judgment

Date: Oct 23, 2024

Enhancements in Sentencing Principles: The Glover v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1347) Judgment Introduction The case of Glover, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1347) presents a pivotal moment in the jurisprudence of...

ICSID Arbitration and State Immunity: Landmark Decision in Infrastructure Services Luxembourg SARL v Spain [2024] EWCA Civ 1257

Date: Oct 23, 2024

ICSID Arbitration and State Immunity: Landmark Decision in Infrastructure Services Luxembourg SARL v Spain [2024] EWCA Civ 1257 Introduction The case of Infrastructure Services Luxembourg SARL & Anor...

Establishing Separate Charitable Trusts: Analysis of Mohammed & Ors v Daji & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 1247)

Date: Oct 22, 2024

Establishing Separate Charitable Trusts: Analysis of Mohammed & Ors v Daji & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 1247) Introduction The case of Mohammed & Ors v Daji & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 1247) adjudicated by the...

Legal Principles on Discontinuing Appeals and Capacity to Litigate: Lessons from Tendring District Council v AB & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 1248

Date: Oct 22, 2024

Legal Principles on Discontinuing Appeals and Capacity to Litigate: Lessons from Tendring District Council v AB & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 1248 Introduction The case of Tendring District Council v AB &...

Personal Liability of Directors for Breach of Confidence in Approving Corporate Actions: Kieran Corrigan & Co Ltd v Timol Case Commentary

Date: Oct 19, 2024

Personal Liability of Directors for Breach of Confidence in Approving Corporate Actions: Kieran Corrigan & Co Ltd v Timol Case Commentary Introduction Kieran Corrigan & Co Ltd v Timol ([2024] EWCA...

Clarifying the Definition of Ill-Treatment Under Section 20 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015: Banner & Anor v R

Date: Oct 19, 2024

Clarifying the Definition of Ill-Treatment Under Section 20 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015: Banner & Anor v R Introduction In the case of Banner & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1201, the...

Reinforcing the Principle of Totality and Correcting Victim Surcharge Applications: DEF R v [2024] EWCA Crim 1303

Date: Oct 17, 2024

Reinforcing the Principle of Totality and Correcting Victim Surcharge Applications: DEF R v [2024] EWCA Crim 1303 Introduction The case of DEF, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1303 adjudicated by the England...

Save Stonehenge v Secretary of State for Transport: Balancing National Infrastructure and World Heritage Protection

Date: Oct 17, 2024

Save Stonehenge v Secretary of State for Transport: Balancing National Infrastructure and World Heritage Protection Introduction The case of Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site Ltd v Secretary of...

Judicial Discretion in Guilty Plea Reductions: Insights from Yalcin R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1313

Date: Oct 17, 2024

Judicial Discretion in Guilty Plea Reductions: Insights from Yalcin R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1313 Introduction The case of Yalcin R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1313 presents a critical examination of judicial...

Enhanced Consideration for Informer Risk in Sentencing: BFE v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1198

Date: Oct 16, 2024

Enhanced Consideration for Informer Risk in Sentencing: BFE v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1198 Introduction The case of BFE, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1198) marks a significant development in the realm of...

Clarification of Harm Categorization in Robbery Offences: Haque v EWCA Crim 1321

Date: Oct 16, 2024

Clarification of Harm Categorization in Robbery Offences: Haque v EWCA Crim 1321 Introduction In the landmark case of Haque, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1321), the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Clarifying 'Imperative Grounds of Public Security' in Deportation: Secretary of State for the Home Department v George ([2024] EWCA Civ 1192)

Date: Oct 15, 2024

Clarifying 'Imperative Grounds of Public Security' in Deportation: Secretary of State for the Home Department v George ([2024] EWCA Civ 1192) Introduction In the case of Secretary of State for the...

Fathi & Ors v R: Upholding Sentencing Discretion in Conspiracy to Aggravated Burglary Cases

Date: Oct 12, 2024

Fathi & Ors v R: Upholding Sentencing Discretion in Conspiracy to Aggravated Burglary Cases Introduction The case of Fathi & Ors, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1434) presents a significant examination of...

Clarifying Joint Enterprise in Knife-Related Violence: Insights from ARU & Ors, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1101

Date: Oct 12, 2024

Clarifying Joint Enterprise in Knife-Related Violence: Insights from ARU & Ors, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1101 Introduction The case of ARU & Ors, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1101 before the England and Wales...

Sentencing Guidelines for Offering Fake Controlled Drugs: Insights from Ali v. Crown Court

Date: Oct 11, 2024

Sentencing Guidelines for Offering Fake Controlled Drugs: Insights from Ali v. Crown Court Introduction The case of Ali, R. ([2024] EWCA Crim 1218) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Juror Conduct and Conviction Safety in Winter v. R. [2024] EWCA Crim 1369

Date: Oct 11, 2024

Juror Conduct and Conviction Safety in Winter v. R. [2024] EWCA Crim 1369 Introduction The case of Winter, R. v. ([2024] EWCA Crim 1369) before the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Extended Sentences Preferred Over Imprisonment for Public Protection: Insights from R v Hilling

Date: Oct 11, 2024

Extended Sentences Preferred Over Imprisonment for Public Protection: Insights from R v Hilling Introduction The case of R v Hilling [2024] EWCA Crim 1279 presents a significant development in the...