Clarifying the Totality Principle in Sentencing Multiple Deaths by Careless Driving Introduction In Burdett, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 487, the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)...
Mirza v R [2025] EWCA Crim 482: Reinforcing the Principle of Discouraging Unmeritorious Criminal Appeals Introduction In Mirza, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 482), the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)...
Deliberate Excessive Speed and Category A Sentencing: New Guideline Application in Akbar v R [2025] EWCA Crim 461 Introduction Akbar v R ([2025] EWCA Crim 461) is a Court of Appeal decision...
Mirza v R: Upholding Stringent Merit and Timeliness Standards for Criminal Appeal Extensions and Cost Sanctions 1. Introduction In the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) decision Mirza, R. v [2025]...
Clarification of Categories and Extended Sentencing for Attempted Murder under the Sentencing Act 2020 Introduction This commentary examines the Court of Appeal decision in Popescu, R. v (EWCA Crim...
Clarifying the Non-Liveness of Reasonable Belief in Consent under the 2009 Sexual Offences Act Introduction This commentary examines the appellate decision delivered on 25 March 2025 by the Scottish...
Establishing Rigorous Standards for Evaluating Witness Credibility and Retraction Reliability in Criminal Appeals – The Calvert Precedent Introduction The case of Calvert, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 345)...
New Precedent on Compassionate Release: Reassessing Governors’ Delegated Authority under the ERCG Policy Introduction In Neophytou, R (On the Application Of) v Governor of HMP Berwyn & Anor ([2025]...
Supreme Court Endorses Local Authority Power to Restrict Voting in Planning Decisions 1. Introduction In The Spitalfields Historic Building Trust, R. (on the application of) v London Borough of Tower...
Sheikh v R: Admissibility of Civil Findings in Criminal Trials and Sentencing Principles in Stalking Offences Introduction Sheikh v R ([2025] EWCA Crim 566) was decided by the England and Wales Court...
Striking Out Vexatious Claims Under Order 19 Rule 28: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Judgment Introduction This commentary provides an in‐depth review of the recent High Court judgment dismissing...
New Legal Principle: Fair Procedures Before Suspension in Visa Application Practice Introduction The case of Cosgrove [Practising under the style and title of Aidan T Stapleton Solicitors] v Minister...
Morris Clarification: Correcting Drug-Quantity Miscalculations in Class-A Sentencing and the Operation of s.385 Sentencing Act 2020 Introduction The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) in R v Morris...
New Precedent on Procedural Integrity and Fairness in Probationary Extensions Introduction The judgment in Busher v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána & Ors ([2025] IEHC 173) presents a detailed...
Clarifying the Limits of Extended Sentences for Historical Child-Offenders: The Significance of R v Maunders [2025] EWCA Crim 579 1. Introduction R v Maunders concerned an appeal against sentence in...
Discretion in Replaying Complainant Evidence and Summing Up: Principles from R v White [2025] Introduction The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) considered the appeal of Joshua White against his...
Refinement of Statutory Minimum and Totality Principles in Multi-Count Sentencing: R v Thomason [2025] EWCA Crim 484 Introduction This appeal arises from the Court of Appeal’s consideration of the...
Winsor v Pattinson: Self‑induced lack of representation is no ground to adjourn committal; permission still required to appeal non‑committal contempt findings Introduction This commentary examines...
Divisional Court’s Power to Quash Invalid Crown Court Indictments and Aggregate Sentencing Reform: Cummings, R v [2025] EWCA Crim 508 Introduction The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) decision in...
Judicial Review of Visa Applications: Affirming Ministerial Discretion under the 2015 Regulations Introduction The judgment in S.K. v Minister for Justice (Approved) ([2025] IEHC 165) was delivered...