consent-reaffirmed-as-no-defence-in-assault-occasioning-actual-bodily-harm:-hobday-v-r.-2025-ewca-crim-46 Case Commentaries

Comprehensive Commentary on R v Ali Naqvi [2024] EWCA Crim 958

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Establishing Enhanced Standards for Evidence Disclosure in Sexual Offence Cases: Insights from R v Ali Naqvi [2024] EWCA Crim 958 Introduction The case of Ali Naqvi, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 958)...

Karim v General Medical Council [2024] EWCA Civ 770: Reinforcing Standards for Tribunal Reasoning in Race Discrimination Claims

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Karim v General Medical Council [2024] EWCA Civ 770: Reinforcing Standards for Tribunal Reasoning in Race Discrimination Claims Introduction Karim v General Medical Council (GMC) is a notable case...

KVB Consultants Ltd v Jacob Hopkins McKenzie Ltd: Establishing Principal Liability for Appointed Representatives

Date: Jul 10, 2024

KVB Consultants Ltd v Jacob Hopkins McKenzie Ltd: Establishing Principal Liability for Appointed Representatives Introduction The case of KVB Consultants Ltd & Ors v Jacob Hopkins McKenzie Ltd & Ors...

Abbey Healthcare v Augusta: Defining the Scope of Construction Contracts under the 1996 Act

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Abbey Healthcare v Augusta: Defining the Scope of Construction Contracts under the 1996 Act 1. Introduction The landmark case, Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply...

Disability Allowance Eligibility During Incarceration: Lordan v Minister for Social Protection & Ors ([2024] IEHC 418)

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Disability Allowance Eligibility During Incarceration: Lordan v Minister for Social Protection & Ors ([2024] IEHC 418) Introduction In the case of Lordan v Minister for Social Protection & Ors...

Freeney v An Bord Pleanála: Reinforcing Judicial Review Standards in Planning Permission Appeals

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Freeney v An Bord Pleanála: Reinforcing Judicial Review Standards in Planning Permission Appeals Introduction Freeney v An Bord Pleanála (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 427) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

BBC Pension Scheme Amendment Power: British Broadcasting Corporation v BBC Pension Trust Ltd & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 767)

Date: Jul 10, 2024

BBC Pension Scheme Amendment Power: British Broadcasting Corporation v BBC Pension Trust Ltd & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 767) Introduction The case of British Broadcasting Corporation v BBC Pension Trust...

Life Sentencing in Escalating Sexual Violence: Hussain v. R. [2024] EWCA Crim 824

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Life Sentencing in Escalating Sexual Violence: Hussain v. R. [2024] EWCA Crim 824 Introduction In the landmark case of Hussain, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 824), the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Clarification on Sentencing for Conspiracy to Transfer Ammunition: Yusuf & Ors v R [2024] EWCA Crim 856

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Clarification on Sentencing for Conspiracy to Transfer Ammunition: Yusuf & Ors v R [2024] EWCA Crim 856 Introduction The case of Yusuf & Ors v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 856) before the England and Wales...

Reclassification of Leading Role in Drug Conspiracy: Insights from Iqbal v EWCA Crim 823

Date: Jul 10, 2024

Reclassification of Leading Role in Drug Conspiracy: Insights from Iqbal v EWCA Crim 823 Introduction The case of Iqbal, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 823) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

High Court Refuses Preliminary Trial in Executive Power Challenge: Craughwell v Government of Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 436

Date: Jul 9, 2024

High Court Refuses Preliminary Trial in Executive Power Challenge: Craughwell v Government of Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 436 1. Introduction The case of Craughwell v Government of Ireland & Ors...

High Court Upholds Residential Tenancies Act 2004 Section 39: Implications for Minor Tenants

Date: Jul 9, 2024

High Court Upholds Residential Tenancies Act 2004 Section 39: Implications for Minor Tenants Introduction The case of Z.G. & Anor v Ireland & Ors ([2024] IEHC 413) presents a significant examination...

C.C.K. v S.L.K. [2024]: Enhanced Scrutiny of Asset Disclosure and Treatment of Personal Injury Awards in Divorce Proceedings

Date: Jul 9, 2024

C.C.K. v S.L.K. [2024]: Enhanced Scrutiny of Asset Disclosure and Treatment of Personal Injury Awards in Divorce Proceedings Introduction The case C.C.K. v S.L.K. ([2024] IEHC 492) was adjudicated by...

Guo v Kinder & Others: Strict Interpretation of CPR PD7A Para 6.1 in Limitation Claims

Date: Jul 6, 2024

Guo v Kinder & Others: Strict Interpretation of CPR PD7A Para 6.1 in Limitation Claims Introduction The case of Guo v Kinder & Others ([2024] EWCA Civ 762) was heard by the England and Wales Court of...

Merricks v Mastercard: Clarifying Applicable Law and Limitation in Collective Competition Damage Claims

Date: Jul 6, 2024

Merricks v Mastercard: Clarifying Applicable Law and Limitation in Collective Competition Damage Claims Introduction In the landmark case Merricks v Mastercard Incorporated & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ...

Establishing Group Proceedings for Environmental Claims: The Mackay v Nissan & Renault Case

Date: Jul 6, 2024

Establishing Group Proceedings for Environmental Claims: The Mackay v Nissan & Renault Case Introduction The case of Joseph Mackay against Nissan Motor Co Ltd and Others ([2024] CSOH 68) marks a...

Donoher v Minister for Defence: Reinforcing Procedural Fairness in Military Discharges

Date: Jul 6, 2024

Donoher v Minister for Defence: Reinforcing Procedural Fairness in Military Discharges Introduction The case of Donoher v Minister for Defence & Ors ([2024] IEHC 370) was adjudicated by the High...

Applying Sentencing Guidelines for Encouraging Sexual Offences Against Children: Analysis of R v Hewitt [2024] EWCA Crim 822

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Applying Sentencing Guidelines for Encouraging Sexual Offences Against Children: Analysis of R v Hewitt [2024] EWCA Crim 822 Introduction The case of Hewitt, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 822) presents a...

Hussain & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1344: Upholding Jury Verdicts and Sentencing Framework in Child Sexual Offences

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Hussain & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1344: Upholding Jury Verdicts and Sentencing Framework in Child Sexual Offences Introduction The case of Hussain & Anor, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1344) heard in the...

Reckonable Residence in Naturalisation: Insights from Ahmed v Minister for Justice and Arshad v Minister for Justice ([2024] IEHC 412)

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Reckonable Residence in Naturalisation: Insights from Ahmed v Minister for Justice and Arshad v Minister for Justice ([2024] IEHC 412) Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a landmark...