R v Rahman: Defining the Scope of the Modern Slavery Act Section 45 Defence in Drug Supply Offences Introduction This case, R v Rahman [2024] EWCA Crim 1719, came before the England and Wales Court...
A New Benchmark for Sentencing in Drug Offences: Emphasizing Mitigation and Rehabilitation in Rahman, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1664 Introduction The case of Rahman, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1664, heard in...
McLoughlin v [2024] EWCA Crim 1637: Affirmation of Comprehensive Sentencing in Multi-Drug Conspiracy Cases Introduction In the landmark case of McLoughlin v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1637), the England and...
Court of Appeal Upholds Extensive Sentencing and Reinforces Standards for Appeal Extensions Introduction The case of Rouse, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1629) presents a significant examination of...
Establishing Enhanced Sentencing Through Abuse of Trust and Deception in Sexual Offences Against Vulnerable Persons Introduction The case of BLP, R. v (Rev1) ([2024] EWCA Crim 1674), decided by the...
Capacity Assessment Procedures in Appeals: Insights from EO, Re ([2024] EWCA Civ 1579) Introduction The case of EO, Re ([2024] EWCA Civ 1579) addresses significant issues surrounding the capacity of...
Equal Consideration for Given and Surname Changes in Child Name Proceedings: Commentary on C (A Child) ([2024] EWCA Civ 1582) Introduction The case of C (A Child) (Change of Given Name) ([2024] EWCA...
Exclusion of Success Fees in Inheritance Provision Orders: Hirachand v Hirachand & Anor [2024] UKSC 43 Introduction The case of Hirachand v Hirachand & Anor ([2024] UKSC 43) addresses a pivotal issue...
Mhasvi & Ors: Establishing New Standards in Perversion of Justice from Within Prison Introduction The case of Mhasvi & Ors, R v [2024] EWCA Crim 1638 represents a significant judicial decision from...
Duty of Care in Prison Settings: Insights from Knowles v Minister for Justice and Equality & Ors (2024) IEHC 715 Introduction Knowles v Minister for Justice and Equality & Ors (2024) IEHC 715 is a...
Extended Determinate Sentencing in Sexual Offences: Analysis of Thomas, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1652 Introduction The case of Thomas, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1652 heard in the England and Wales Court of...
Armstrong R v: Affirming the Integral Role of Maturity in Sentencing Juvenile Offenders Under the Sentencing Act 2020 Introduction The case of Armstrong, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1617) is a significant...
Affirmation of Proper Jury Summing-Up and Extended Sentencing in Sexual Offence Appeal: Bridger, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1615) Introduction The case of Bridger, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1615) presents a...
Clarifying the Legal Standard for Directed Acquittals under Section 23 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2010 1. Introduction Director of Public Prosecutions v. J.B.; Director of Public Prosecutions v....
HT v A Health and Social Care Trust: Clarifying Procedural Time-Limits in Emergency Protection Orders Introduction The case of HT v A Health and Social Care Trust & Anor ([2024] NICA 79) before the...
Assessing Sentencing Proportionality in Domestic Homicide: A Comprehensive Analysis of [2024] HCJAC 50 Introduction The case of Colin Kennedy versus His Majesty's Advocate ([2024] HCJAC 50)...
Admissibility of Expert Reports in Malicious Prosecution: Insights from MacGregor v Livingstone [2024] CSOH 109 Introduction MacGregor v Livingstone [2024] CSOH 109 is a pivotal case adjudicated in...
Cashman v R. [2024] EWCA Crim 1543: Establishing Rigorous Criteria for CCRC Investigations in Jury Irregularity Claims Introduction Cashman v R. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales...
Bond v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 1570: Judicial Determination of Conspirator’s Financial Benefit under POCA 2002 Introduction In the landmark case of Bond v Rex ([2024] EWCA Crim 1570), the England and...
Barnes v R: Definitive Interpretation of Section 244ZA on Prisoner Release for Dangerous Driving Offences Introduction The case Barnes, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1548) adjudicated by the England and...