R v Williams (Gladstone) was decided by the English Court of Appeal in 1983. The case is widely recognised for establishing an important principle in criminal law concerning mistake of fact. In R v Williams,… R v Williams (Gladstone) [1983]
If you have been named as an executor, you may be wondering what financial impact the role will have on you. Administering an estate can involve a great deal of responsibility. You may need to… Can Executors Claim Expenses?
Using a mobile phone while driving is one of the most common road offences in the UK. Many drivers think they understand the rules — but the law has changed in recent years, and it… The Law on Using a Mobile Phone When Driving
Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee is a leading English tort law decision concerning the standard of care expected of medical professionals. The case established what later became known as the Bolam test, which sets… Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee [1957] 1 WLR 582
If you run a company in the UK, or you are thinking about becoming a director, one important question may arise: are you legally an employee of your own company? The short answer is: not… Is a Director an Employee?
Jones v Kernott [2011] UKSC 53 is a leading decision of the United Kingdom Supreme Court on the beneficial ownership of a jointly owned family home. The case concerns how the courts determine the respective… Jones v Kernott [2011] UKSC 53
If you have been driving for years, or even if you passed your test more recently, you may not realise that the rules about pedestrians crossing the road changed in January 2022. The Highway Code… New Rules for Pedestrians Crossing the Road
Attorney General v Jonathan Cape Ltd is an important United Kingdom constitutional law case concerning collective Cabinet responsibility, breach of confidence, and the circumstances in which a court may restrain publication in the public interest.… Attorney General v Jonathan Cape Ltd [1975] 3 All ER 484; [1976] QB 752
If you have planning permission for a development, you may assume that once it is granted, the main legal hurdles are over. However, planning permission almost always comes with conditions. These conditions control how, when,… What Is a Breach of Condition Notice?
R v Clinton [2012] EWCA Crim 2 is an important decision of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales concerning the scope of the loss of control defence to murder under the Coroners and… R v Clinton [2012] EWCA Crim 2