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

Refining Sexual Harm Prevention Orders: Insights from Dewey v R. ([2024] EWCA Crim 409)

Date: May 23, 2024

Refining Sexual Harm Prevention Orders: Insights from Dewey v R. ([2024] EWCA Crim 409) Introduction Dewey v R. ([2024] EWCA Crim 409) is a significant case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court...

Personal Liability of Company Directors in Civil Contempt: Insights from Isbilen v Turk & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 568

Date: May 23, 2024

Personal Liability of Company Directors in Civil Contempt: Insights from Isbilen v Turk & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 568 Introduction The case of Isbilen v Turk & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 568) presents a...

Proper Procedure for Administrative Amendments of Sentences: Insights from Leitch & Ors, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 563)

Date: May 23, 2024

Proper Procedure for Administrative Amendments of Sentences: Insights from Leitch & Ors, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 563) Introduction The recent judgment in Leitch & Ors, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 563) by...

Top-Down Subrogation in Excess of Loss Insurance: Royal & Sun Alliance v Textainer

Date: May 23, 2024

Top-Down Subrogation in Excess of Loss Insurance: Royal & Sun Alliance v Textainer Introduction Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance PLC & Ors v Textainer Group Holdings Ltd & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 547) is...

Ensuring Workplace Safety for Disabled Employees: A New Precedent in Morrisons v R [2024] EWCA Crim 627

Date: May 23, 2024

Ensuring Workplace Safety for Disabled Employees: A New Precedent in Morrisons v R [2024] EWCA Crim 627 Introduction In the landmark case of WM Morrisons Plc v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 627), the England...

Non-Fraudulent Breach of Directors’ Duties and Limitation Periods in Carey Street Investments Ltd v Brown

Date: May 23, 2024

Non-Fraudulent Breach of Directors’ Duties and Limitation Periods in Carey Street Investments Ltd v Brown ([2024] EWCA Civ 571) Introduction The case of Carey Street Investments Ltd & Anor v Brown &...

Dawes v Secretary of State for Transport: Clarifying Procedural Fairness in Development Consent Applications

Date: May 22, 2024

Dawes v Secretary of State for Transport: Clarifying Procedural Fairness in Development Consent Applications Introduction The case Dawes, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Transport...

Proper Conduct of Environmental Impact Assessments and Judicial Review: Insights from Roache & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (2024) IEHC 311

Date: May 22, 2024

Proper Conduct of Environmental Impact Assessments and Judicial Review: Insights from Roache & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (2024) IEHC 311 Introduction Case: Roache & Anor v An Bord Pleanála & Ors...

Restriction of Input VAT Deductions on Exempt Share Sales within VAT Groups: HMRC v Hotel La Tour Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 564

Date: May 22, 2024

Restriction of Input VAT Deductions on Exempt Share Sales within VAT Groups: HMRC v Hotel La Tour Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 564 Introduction The case of Revenue And Customs v Hotel La Tour Ltd ([2024] EWCA...

Redrow PLC v Secretary of State: Upholding BSF Fund Allocation and Developer Reimbursement Obligations

Date: May 22, 2024

Redrow PLC v Secretary of State: Upholding BSF Fund Allocation and Developer Reimbursement Obligations Introduction The case of Redrow PLC & Ors v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and...

Djurberg v Thames Properties: Clarifying Maritime Liens in Mooring Charge Disputes

Date: May 22, 2024

Djurberg v Thames Properties: Clarifying Maritime Liens in Mooring Charge Disputes Introduction Djurberg v Thames Properties (Hampton) Ltd & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 549) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

High Court Affirms Authority to Lift Arbitration Stay Due to Inefficient Conduct: Jephson & Anor v Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC

Date: May 22, 2024

Court Affirms Authority to Lift Arbitration Stay Due to Inefficient Conduct: Jephson & Anor v Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC Introduction In the landmark case of Jephson & Anor v Aviva Insurance Ireland...

Clarifying the Burden of Proof and Mortgagee's Right to Possession: Start Mortgages DAC v Clarke

Date: May 22, 2024

Clarifying the Burden of Proof and Mortgagee's Right to Possession: Start Mortgages DAC v Clarke Introduction The case of Start Mortgages DAC v Clarke & Anor [2024] IEHC 310 presents a pivotal...

Exclusion of Public Authorities from Recast Brussels Regulation Jurisdiction: Ryanair v CCPC & AGCM

Date: May 22, 2024

Exclusion of Public Authorities from Recast Brussels Regulation Jurisdiction: Ryanair v CCPC & AGCM Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Ryanair DAC & Anor v Competition and Consumer...

Y v X [2024] IEHC 383: Equitable Asset Division and Co-Parenting Arrangements in High Court Divorce Rulings

Date: May 21, 2024

Y v X [2024] IEHC 383: Equitable Asset Division and Co-Parenting Arrangements in High Court Divorce Rulings Introduction The case of Y v X ([2024] IEHC 383) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland...

Enhancing Transparency in Environmental Assessments: Insights from Carrownagowan Concern Group & Ors v An Bord Pleanála & Ors ([2024] IEHC 300)

Date: May 21, 2024

Enhancing Transparency in Environmental Assessments: Insights from Carrownagowan Concern Group & Ors v An Bord Pleanála & Ors ([2024] IEHC 300) Introduction The case of Carrownagowan Concern Group &...

Establishing the Absence of a Presumption for Indemnity Costs in Failed Dishonesty Allegations: Thakkar v Mican [2024] EWCA Civ 552

Date: May 21, 2024

Establishing the Absence of a Presumption for Indemnity Costs in Failed Dishonesty Allegations: Thakkar v Mican [2024] EWCA Civ 552 Introduction In the case of Thakkar & Ors v Mican & Anor ([2024]...

Upholding Regulatory Principles: A Comprehensive Analysis of Options UK Personal Pensions LLP v Financial Ombudsman Service Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 541)

Date: May 21, 2024

Upholding Regulatory Principles: A Comprehensive Analysis of Options UK Personal Pensions LLP v Financial Ombudsman Service Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 541) Introduction The case of Options UK Personal...

Reaffirming Section 23: Court of Appeal Upholds Care Act 2014’s Precedence Over Housing Act 1996 in Campbell v Ealing

Date: May 18, 2024

Reaffirming Section 23: Court of Appeal Upholds Care Act 2014’s Precedence Over Housing Act 1996 in Campbell v Ealing Introduction Campbell v London Borough of Ealing ([2024] EWCA Civ 540) is a...

Affirmation of Section 1 Orders and Disclosure Obligations: MEX Group Worldwide Ltd v Stewart Owen Ford and Others [2024] CSOH 51

Date: May 18, 2024

Affirmation of Section 1 Orders and Disclosure Obligations: MEX Group Worldwide Ltd v Stewart Owen Ford and Others [2024] CSOH 51 Introduction The case of MEX Group Worldwide Ltd against Stewart Owen...