PTSD Expert Evidence in Self-Defence Must Be Tethered to the Live Issues and the Defendant’s Account: R v Lahoora [2026] EWCA Crim 150 1. Introduction R v Lahoora concerned a renewed attempt to rely...
Extreme Section 18 Assaults on Infants: Sentences May Properly Exceed the R v Darren Fegan [2018] NICA 2 Range (with Reasons) and Totality Must Be Made Transparent Case: Fulton & Anor, R. v Neutral...
Youth and Delay Do Not Justify Totality Reductions Below the Guideline Range for Multiple Category 2B Rapes (Unduly Lenient Sentence Reference) Introduction R v Mullen ([2026] EWCA Crim 133) is a...
Time for Appeal Runs from the UT Determination Where the UT Refuses an Extension: Late Permission Only on Strict Costs Conditions 1) Introduction Hakim-Hashemi v Secretary of State for the Home...
Neurodiversity (ADHD), Intermediary Measures, and the “Unsafe Conviction” Test: No Appeal Without Demonstrable Trial Unfairness Case: Ahmad, R. v | Citation: [2026] EWCA Crim 156 | Court: Court of...
Procedural Irregularity Will Not Defeat an Inevitable Transfer of a Part 53 Claim to the County Court (CPR 53.4 / CPR 3.3) 1. Introduction Wysokinski v OCS Security Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ 26 is a Court...
Positive Acts of “Grooming” and Introduction to Adult Venues May Bring Subsequent Third‑Party Sexual Abuse Within the Scope of Duty (Relevancy at Debate) Case: JWE v LGBT Youth Scotland (Court of...
DBAK v The Governors of the Fettes Trust: Patrimonial Loss for Childhood Sexual Abuse Requires Proof of a But‑For Career Path, Not Aspirational Reconstruction Court: Scottish Court of Session (Outer...
Section 22(4) 1973 Act: Jury Trial Bar Applies Only Where the Pursuer Relies on Section 17(2)(b) or 18(2)(b) (Not Merely Because the Deceased Would Have Needed Section 17(2)(b)) 1) Introduction...
Withdrawal Agreement Article 20(2) disapplies CRD proportionality for post‑transition offending; “stage 1” automatic deportation notice is a residence-rights restriction 1. Introduction Molnar v...
Disqualification for Causing Death by Careless Driving Runs from the Date of Sentence, with Automatic Credit for Interim Disqualification (Needham Applied on Appeal) Case: Navid, R. v Citation:...
Linked Protection Claims: Different Outcomes Justified by Divergent Credibility Findings and COI Scope 1. Introduction In L.A. v The International Protection Appeals Tribunal and Anor (Approved)...
R v Ball [2026] EWCA Crim 121 — “Unduly Lenient” Restraint and the Discretionary (Non-Formulaic) Treatment of Recall Time 1. Introduction R v Ball concerns an application by His Majesty’s Solicitor...
SHPO Duration Must Be Individually Justified (Not Set to Mirror Notification Period) 1. Introduction Miah, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 129 is an appeal against sentence in the England and Wales Court of...
Ultra-High Quantity Cocaine Conspiracies: Justifying 20+ Year Starting Points and Limiting Guilty Plea Credit Where Quantity Is Contested Late 1. Introduction R. v Sajad & Anor ([2026] EWCA Crim 125)...
Inferring Category B Unlawful Act Manslaughter Despite Uncertain Medical Cause of Death Introduction In R v Metcalfe [2026] EWCA Crim 144, the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) (Lord Justice Singh,...
Permission to Appeal in Homelessness JR: “Realistic Prospect” and Academic Appeals Reserved for Salem Consideration 1. Introduction Birmingham City Council v Fowell concerns the interface between (i)...
Decoy “Child” Incitement Attempts: Category 1A Classification and Immediate Custody as the Norm (Underwood) 1. Introduction R v Underwood concerned an Attorney General/Solicitor General reference for...
Assignation Transfers Rights, Not the Assignor’s Liability: Limits of “assignatus utitur” and the Preconditions for Rescission Case: Lorna McLean against Elderbridge Ltd (Court of Session, Outer...
Mulumba v Partners Group (UK) Ltd & Anor [2026] EWCA Civ 30: When Ridley and Rule 37(5) Cannot Rescue a Defective EAT Appeal 1. Introduction This Court of Appeal decision concerns the strict approach...