clarifying-'commercially-reasonable'-consent-in-financial-guarantees:-barclays-bank-plc-v.-unicredit-bank-ag Case Commentaries

Application of the UNCRC Incorporation Act 2024 to Prosecutorial Functions: A Landmark Judgment

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Application of the UNCRC Incorporation Act 2024 to Prosecutorial Functions: A Landmark Judgment Introduction The case titled References by HMA to the High Court of Judiciary in the summary...

Equitable Division of Matrimonial Property in TC vs LC: A New Precedent in Scottish Divorce Law

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Equitable Division of Matrimonial Property in TC vs LC: A New Precedent in Scottish Divorce Law Introduction The case of TC against LC ([2025] CSOH 8) adjudicated by the Scottish Court of Session on...

Reclaiming Motion in Caz Rae v Glasgow City Council: Establishing New Standards for Environmental Impact Assessment Screening

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Reclaiming Motion in Caz Rae v Glasgow City Council: Establishing New Standards for Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Introduction The case of Caz Rae against Glasgow City Council ([2025]...

Clarifying the Criteria for Reduction of Decree of Divorce in Absence: Insights from Hafthorsdotir v. Eyvindsson [2025] CSOH 6

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Clarifying the Criteria for Reduction of Decree of Divorce in Absence: Insights from Hafthorsdotir v. Eyvindsson [2025] CSOH 6 Introduction In the landmark case of Linda Bjork Hafthorsdotir against...

Restrictive Interpretation of Successor's Enforcement Rights under Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Restrictive Interpretation of Successor's Enforcement Rights under Section 75 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 Introduction In Arbitration Appeal No.3 of 2024 (Court of Session),...

Enforcement of Low Emission Zone Penalties: The Significance of Proper Notification in Glasgow City Council v. Hamilton

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Enforcement of Low Emission Zone Penalties: The Significance of Proper Notification in Glasgow City Council v. Hamilton Introduction In the pivotal case of Glasgow City Council v. Mr. Hamilton [2025]...

Vaughans & Anor: Reinforcing the Use of Defence Statements to Challenge Hearsay Evidence under the Criminal Justice Act 2003

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Vaughans & Anor: Reinforcing the Use of Defence Statements to Challenge Hearsay Evidence under the Criminal Justice Act 2003 Introduction The case of Vaughans & Anor, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 9)...

Bhatti v R. ([2025] EWCA Crim 8): Jurisprudence on Jury Directions Regarding Defendant's Lies

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Bhatti v R. ([2025] EWCA Crim 8): Jurisprudence on Jury Directions Regarding Defendant's Lies Introduction Bhatti v R. ([2025] EWCA Crim 8) is a landmark case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Comprehensive Commentary on Secretary of State v Daci: Reinforcing Discretionary Powers in Citizenship Deprivation

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Reinforcing Discretionary Powers in Citizenship Deprivation: An Analysis of Secretary of State v Daci ([2025] EWCA Civ 18) Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home Department v Daci...

Morais & Ors v Ryanair DAC: Expanding the Scope of Blacklisting Regulations to Include Industrial Action

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Morais & Ors v Ryanair DAC: Expanding the Scope of Blacklisting Regulations to Include Industrial Action Introduction The case of Morais & Ors v Ryanair DAC ([2025] EWCA Civ 19) represents a...

Reaffirming Policy Adherence and Discretion in Grant Eligibility: Insights from Knot Builders Ltd v CITB

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Reaffirming Policy Adherence and Discretion in Grant Eligibility: Insights from Knot Builders Ltd v CITB Introduction The case of Knot Builders Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Construction Industry...

Ivory v Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council [2025] EWCA Civ 21: Defining 'New Facts' in Successive Homelessness Applications

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Ivory v Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council [2025] EWCA Civ 21: Defining 'New Facts' in Successive Homelessness Applications Introduction In the landmark case of Ivory, R (On the Application Of) v Welwyn...

Hussaini v Islington London Borough Council: Reinterpreting 'Local Connection' under the Housing Act 1996

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Hussaini v Islington London Borough Council: Reinterpreting 'Local Connection' under the Housing Act 1996 Introduction The case of Hussaini v Islington London Borough Council ([2025] EWCA Civ 22)...

Dylan v Barclays Bank PLC: Upholding Stringent Sanctions for Contempt of Freezing Orders

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Dylan v Barclays Bank PLC: Upholding Stringent Sanctions for Contempt of Freezing Orders Introduction Dylan v Barclays Bank PLC ([2025] EWCA Civ 20) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and...

Significant Influence in LLPs: Redefining "Salaried Members" Under FA 2014

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Significant Influence in LLPs: Redefining "Salaried Members" Under FA 2014 Introduction The case of Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs v Bluecrest Capital Management (UK) LLP ([2025]...

Chaudhry v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Defining the Test for Deprivation of British Citizenship under Section 40(3) BNA 1981

Date: Jan 20, 2025

Chaudhry v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Defining the Test for Deprivation of British Citizenship under Section 40(3) BNA 1981 Introduction The case of Chaudhry v Secretary of State for...

ScottishPower v HMRC: Penalty Disallowance Limited to Actual Statutory Fines; Regulatory Consumer Redress Payments Are Deductible

Date: Jan 18, 2025

ScottishPower v HMRC: Penalty Disallowance Limited to Actual Statutory Fines; Regulatory Consumer Redress Payments Are Deductible Introduction In ScottishPower (SCPL) Ltd & Ors v HMRC [2025] EWCA Civ...

Kolicaj: Fairness in section 40(2) deprivation requires a real opportunity to make merits-based representations even under the “notice-and-order” practice

Date: Jan 18, 2025

Kolicaj: Fairness in section 40(2) deprivation requires a real opportunity to make merits-based representations even under the “notice-and-order” practice Introduction In Secretary of State for the...

Clarifying Culpability in Burglary Sentencing: Differentiating Entry Tools from Weapons

Date: Jan 18, 2025

Clarifying Culpability in Burglary Sentencing: Differentiating Entry Tools from Weapons 1. Introduction In Nunan, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 216) the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)...

Yasen v R: Establishing the Threshold for Identification Evidence to Be Left to the Jury

Date: Jan 18, 2025

Yasen v R: Establishing the Threshold for Identification Evidence to Be Left to the Jury Introduction This appeal arises from the decision of the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)...