Cases

Below is a list of our most recent law posts. We try to pick out those that may be of particular relevance to expert witnesses where possible but also include items that the wider legal community will find interesting. Please message us if you’d like to contribute or if you spot any errors.

Date	Item	URL	Details
18/05/12	Humphreys  v HMRC [2012] UKSC 18	http://bit.ly/LgpK6C	Discriminatory basis for Child Tax Credit justified
17/05/12	Ghaith v Indesit: (Ct.App)	http://bit.ly/JR7YDb	Judge criticises defendant for refusing mediation.
17/04/12	R v Clarke [2012] EWCA Crim 9	http://bit.ly/yOuCvo	Important sentencing case.
02/04/12	Trigger – BAI (UKSC)	http://bit.ly/HeJGD9	UKSC hands down landmark mesothelioma decision.
13/03/12	Ravat v Halliburton (UKSC)	http://bit.ly/xVzYx4	Sup. Ct. clarifies territorial reach on unfair dismissal cases.
17/02/12	R v Hewgill [2011] EWCA Crim 1778	http://bit.ly/yRJ60a	Rare case of jury interference results in verdict being set aside.
19/01/12	Criminal Procedure Rules 2012	http://bit.ly/wRwS3x	Summary of the new rules (scroll down).
17/01/12	Whiteside v DPP (H.Ct.)	http://bit.ly/sgFlge	Traffic: S 172: No defence not to have seen or even known of the relevant S.172 Notices.