England and Wales Case Commentaries

Recognition of Undeclared Profits as Criminal Property under POCA 2002: Richardson v EWCA Crim 1286

Date: Sep 26, 2024

Recognition of Undeclared Profits as Criminal Property under POCA 2002: Richardson v EWCA Crim 1286 Introduction In the landmark case Richardson, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1286), the England and Wales...

Reinforcement of PD12J and Comprehensive Welfare Considerations in Child Contact Orders

Date: Sep 25, 2024

Reinforcement of PD12J and Comprehensive Welfare Considerations in Child Contact Orders Introduction The case of M (Children: Contact In Prison) ([2024] EWCA Civ 1104) addresses the sensitive and...

Adriatic Land 5 Ltd v Long Leaseholders: Establishing Principles on Retrospective Application and Human Rights Compatibility in Service Charge Costs

Date: Sep 21, 2024

Adriatic Land 5 Ltd v Long Leaseholders: Establishing Principles on Retrospective Application and Human Rights Compatibility in Service Charge Costs Introduction The case of Adriatic Land 5 Ltd v...

Thompson v. R [2024] EWCA Crim 1146: Redefining Sexual Assault Parameters Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003

Date: Sep 21, 2024

Thompson v. R [2024] EWCA Crim 1146: Redefining Sexual Assault Parameters Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 Introduction Thompson v. R [2024] EWCA Crim 1146 marks a significant case adjudicated by...

Palmer & Ors v National Crime Agency: Clarifying the Applicability of Sections 9 and 10 of the IPA 2016 in Cross-Border Communications Interception

Date: Sep 21, 2024

Palmer & Ors v National Crime Agency: Clarifying the Applicability of Sections 9 and 10 of the IPA 2016 in Cross-Border Communications Interception Introduction Palmer & Ors v National Crime Agency...

Unduly Lenient Sentencing in Rape and Non-Fatal Strangulation Cases: The Welsh v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1149) Judgment

Date: Sep 21, 2024

Unduly Lenient Sentencing in Rape and Non-Fatal Strangulation Cases: The Welsh v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1149) Judgment Introduction The case of Welsh, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1149) pertains to an...

Admissibility of Complainant's Sexual History in Consent-Based Sexual Offence Cases: An Analysis of Galbraith R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1148

Date: Sep 19, 2024

Admissibility of Complainant's Sexual History in Consent-Based Sexual Offence Cases: An Analysis of Galbraith R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1148 Introduction The case of Galbraith, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1148...

Clarifying 'Particularly High' Seriousness in Murder Sentencing: Insights from Taylor, R. v EWCA Crim 1319

Date: Sep 19, 2024

Clarifying 'Particularly High' Seriousness in Murder Sentencing: Insights from Taylor, R. v EWCA Crim 1319 Introduction In the landmark case of Taylor, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1319), the Court of...

Clarifying the Threshold for Abuse of Process in Criminal Proceedings: Insights from R v BKR [2024] EWCA Crim 1354

Date: Sep 18, 2024

Clarifying the Threshold for Abuse of Process in Criminal Proceedings: Insights from R v BKR [2024] EWCA Crim 1354 Introduction The case of R v BKR [2024] EWCA Crim 1354 presents a pivotal moment in...

Totality in Sentencing Multiple Offences: Newman v EWCA Crim 1147 [2024]

Date: Sep 18, 2024

Totality in Sentencing Multiple Offences: Newman v EWCA Crim 1147 [2024] Introduction Newman, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1147) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Frizell & Anor v R: Reinforcing Jury Verdict Finality and Upholding Sentencing in Environmental Offenses

Date: Sep 14, 2024

Frizell & Anor v R: Reinforcing Jury Verdict Finality and Upholding Sentencing in Environmental Offenses Introduction The case of Frizell & Anor v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 1108) involves significant...

Admissibility of Character Evidence and Sentencing Principles in Violent Disorder: O'Donnell v [2024] EWCA Crim 1115

Date: Sep 14, 2024

Admissibility of Character Evidence and Sentencing Principles in Violent Disorder: O'Donnell v [2024] EWCA Crim 1115 Introduction The case of O'Donnell, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1115) addresses...

Judicial Conduct and Fair Trial Standards: In-Depth Analysis of R. v Shortt [2024] EWCA Crim 1041

Date: Sep 14, 2024

Judicial Conduct and Fair Trial Standards: In-Depth Analysis of R. v Shortt [2024] EWCA Crim 1041 Introduction The case of R. v Shortt [2024] EWCA Crim 1041 presents significant considerations...

Smith & Ors v Rex: Establishing the Boundaries of Public Nuisance under Section 78 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022

Date: Sep 14, 2024

Smith & Ors v Rex: Establishing the Boundaries of Public Nuisance under Section 78 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 Introduction Smith & Ors v Rex ([2024] EWCA Crim 1040) is a...

Remitting Care Proceedings: Imperative to Identify Perpetrators in Fact-Finding Hearings – Y, V & B (Fact-Finding: Perpetrator) ([2024] EWCA Civ 1034)

Date: Sep 14, 2024

Remitting Care Proceedings: Imperative to Identify Perpetrators in Fact-Finding Hearings Introduction The case of Y, V & B (Fact-Finding: Perpetrator) ([2024] EWCA Civ 1034) presents a pivotal moment...

Burke v Crown Court: Reinforcing the Principle of Totality in Sentencing for Sexual Offences

Date: Sep 14, 2024

Burke v Crown Court: Reinforcing the Principle of Totality in Sentencing for Sexual Offences Introduction The case of Burke, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1181 adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Enhanced Sentencing Framework for Young Offenders: Commentary on Watson-Berry, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1098

Date: Sep 13, 2024

Enhanced Sentencing Framework for Young Offenders: Commentary on Watson-Berry, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1098 Introduction The case of Cortez Watson-Berry, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1098 presents a pivotal...

Enhancing Sentencing Standards in Domestic Assault Cases: Reda v EWCA Crim 1311

Date: Sep 13, 2024

Enhancing Sentencing Standards in Domestic Assault Cases: Reda v EWCA Crim 1311 Introduction The case of Reda, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1311) involves an appellant, Mr. Reda, who faced multiple charges...

Reaffirming Section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988: The Maughan R v [2024] EWCA Crim 1182 Decision

Date: Sep 13, 2024

Reaffirming Section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988: The Maughan R v [2024] EWCA Crim 1182 Decision Introduction The case of Maughan, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1182) adjudicated by the England and...

Enhanced Protections for Vulnerable Defendants: Campbell v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1036

Date: Sep 12, 2024

Enhanced Protections for Vulnerable Defendants: Campbell v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1036 Introduction Campbell v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 1036) is a landmark judgment by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...