England and Wales Case Commentaries

Improper Implementation of Adoption Plans Pending Appeal: A Comprehensive Analysis of W & Ors (2024) EWCA Civ 837

Date: Jul 26, 2024

Improper Implementation of Adoption Plans Pending Appeal: A Comprehensive Analysis of W & Ors (2024) EWCA Civ 837 Introduction The case of W & Ors (Implementation of Adoption Plan Pending Appeal)...

Non-Striking of Misrepresentation Claims: Outotec Inc v MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 844

Date: Jul 25, 2024

Non-Striking of Misrepresentation Claims: Outotec Inc v MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 844 Introduction The case of Outotec (USA) Inc & Anor v MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd ([2024] EWCA...

Whiteman v R [2024]: Clarifying Unduly Lenient Sentencing for Category A Dangerous Driving Offences

Date: Jul 25, 2024

Whiteman v R [2024]: Clarifying Unduly Lenient Sentencing for Category A Dangerous Driving Offences Introduction The case of Whiteman v R [2024] EWCA Crim 949 marks a significant development in the...

E, F And G (Interim Child Arrangements) ([2024] EWCA Civ 874) Commentary

Date: Jul 25, 2024

Ensuring Child Safety Through Supervised Contact Orders Amidst Domestic Abuse Allegations: Insights from E, F And G (Interim Child Arrangements) ([2024] EWCA Civ 874) Introduction E, F And G (Interim...

Hill v R [2024]: EWCA Criminal Division Revises Excessive Sentencing in Multiple Breaches of Sexual Offences Prevention Order

Date: Jul 25, 2024

Hill v R [2024]: EWCA Criminal Division Revises Excessive Sentencing in Multiple Breaches of Sexual Offences Prevention Order Introduction The case of Hill v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1009 adjudicated by...

Court of Appeal Refines Sentencing Guidelines for Incited Sexual Offences

Date: Jul 25, 2024

Court of Appeal Refines Sentencing Guidelines for Incited Sexual Offences Introduction The case of MJB, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1011) presents a pivotal moment in the interpretation and application of...

Procedural Fairness and Oral Hearings in Security Categorisation: Clarke v Secretary of State for Justice [2024] EWCA Civ 861

Date: Jul 25, 2024

Procedural Fairness and Oral Hearings in Security Categorisation: Clarke v Secretary of State for Justice [2024] EWCA Civ 861 Introduction In the case of Clarke, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary...

Establishing Vicarious Liability for Local Authorities in Relative Foster Care Placements

Date: Jul 24, 2024

Establishing Vicarious Liability for Local Authorities in Relative Foster Care Placements Introduction The case of DJ v Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 841) presents a...

Establishing Clear Standards for Firearm Possession and Intent to Endanger Life: Cox v EWCA Crim 892

Date: Jul 24, 2024

Establishing Clear Standards for Firearm Possession and Intent to Endanger Life: Cox v EWCA Crim 892 Introduction The case of Cox, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 892 represents a significant development in...

Strict Enforcement of Appeal Notice Time Limits in Criminal Appeals: AMF v R [2024] EWCA Crim 899

Date: Jul 24, 2024

Strict Enforcement of Appeal Notice Time Limits in Criminal Appeals: AMF v R [2024] EWCA Crim 899 Introduction The case of AMF, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 899) presented before the England and Wales...

Ofwat's Discretion in Civil Emergency Exceptions: Northumbrian Water Ltd v Water Services Regulation Authority [2024] EWCA Civ 842

Date: Jul 24, 2024

Ofwat's Discretion in Civil Emergency Exceptions: Northumbrian Water Ltd v Water Services Regulation Authority [2024] EWCA Civ 842 Introduction The case of Northumbrian Water Ltd v Water Services...

R v BHB [2024] EWCA Crim 834: Upholding Trial Fairness Amid Reporting Restrictions and Disclosure Challenges

Date: Jul 23, 2024

R v BHB [2024] EWCA Crim 834: Upholding Trial Fairness Amid Reporting Restrictions and Disclosure Challenges Introduction The case of R v BHB [2024] EWCA Crim 834 adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Lifestyle Equities v RCBPC: Distinctiveness and Likelihood of Confusion in a Crowded Trademark Market

Date: Jul 23, 2024

Lifestyle Equities v RCBPC: Distinctiveness and Likelihood of Confusion in a Crowded Trademark Market 1. Introduction The case of Lifestyle Equities CV & Ors v Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club Ltd...

Riley & Anor v National Westminster Bank Plc [2024] EWCA Civ 833: Broad Settlement Deeds and the Bar on Fraud Claims

Date: Jul 23, 2024

Riley & Anor v National Westminster Bank Plc [2024] EWCA Civ 833: Broad Settlement Deeds and the Bar on Fraud Claims Introduction Riley & Anor v National Westminster Bank Plc ([2024] EWCA Civ 833) is...

BFZ v R [2024] EWCA Crim 897: Refusal to Refer Sentence as Unduly Lenient Reinforces Judicial Discretion in Sentencing

Date: Jul 20, 2024

BFZ v R [2024] EWCA Crim 897: Refusal to Refer Sentence as Unduly Lenient Reinforces Judicial Discretion in Sentencing Introduction The case of BFZ v R [2024] EWCA Crim 897 presents a significant...

Establishing Precedence for Substitution of Offences under Section 3A Criminal Appeal Act 1968: A Comprehensive Analysis of BTU, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1006

Date: Jul 20, 2024

Establishing Precedence for Substitution of Offences under Section 3A Criminal Appeal Act 1968: A Comprehensive Analysis of BTU, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1006 Introduction The case of BTU, R. v [2024]...

Commissioners v HFFX LLP [2024] EWCA Civ 813: Establishing Source of Income for Deferred Profit Allocations

Date: Jul 20, 2024

Commissioners v HFFX LLP [2024] EWCA Civ 813: Establishing Source of Income for Deferred Profit Allocations Introduction The case of Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs v HFFX LLP...

Comprehensive Commentary on Blackmore v R [2024] EWCA Crim 993

Date: Jul 20, 2024

Sentencing Guidelines and Precedent in Unlawful Wounding: Blackmore v R [2024] EWCA Crim 993 Introduction The case of Blackmore, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 993) presents significant judicial analysis on...

Excluding Artificial Neural Networks from Patentability under s1(2) of the Patents Act 1977: Comptroller v Emotional Perception AI Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 825

Date: Jul 20, 2024

Excluding Artificial Neural Networks from Patentability under s1(2) of the Patents Act 1977 Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks v Emotional Perception AI Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 825)...

Reaffirming Totality in Sentencing for Drug Conspiracy and Human Trafficking: McDonnell & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 990

Date: Jul 19, 2024

Reaffirming Totality in Sentencing for Drug Conspiracy and Human Trafficking: McDonnell & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 990 Introduction The case of McDonnell & Anor v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 990) presents a...