The National Case Law Archive provides summaries of landmark cases across English and Welsh, Scottish, and Northern Irish jurisdictions, reflecting the distinct legal systems within the United Kingdom, to support your studies and research. We also offer analysis, guides and definitions covering the seven foundations of law. Contact us for corrections and enquiries.
Latest case law:
October 4, 2026
Re B (a Child) [2013] UKSC 33
October 4, 2026
Public Prosecution Service v McKee (Northern Ireland) [2013] UKSC 32
October 4, 2026
Vestergaard Frandsen A/S & Ors v Bestnet Europe Ltd & Ors [2013] UKSC 31
October 4, 2026
Revenue and Customs v Marks and Spencer plc [2013] UKSC 30
October 4, 2026
Methodist Conference v Preston [2013] UKSC 29
October 4, 2026
BNY Corporate Trustee Services Ltd & Ors v Neuberger [2013] UKSC 28
October 4, 2026
SL v Westminster City Council [2013] UKSC 27
October 4, 2026
Futter & Anor v Revenue and Customs [2013] UKSC 26
October 4, 2026
R (on the application of Quaye) v Secretary of State for Justice [2026] UKSC 34
September 22, 2026
R (on the application of ClientEarth) v The Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs [2013] UKSC 25
Latest analysis:
July 5, 2026
The case explores the boundary between political expression and religious manifestation, and how consistently applied workplace-neutrality policies can defeat discrimination and harassment claims.
June 30, 2026
Atkins and HFFX LLP: the limits of purposive construction and the reach of the miscellaneous income charge
National Case Law Archive
The UK Supreme Court in Atkins v HMRC and HMRC v HFFX LLP on s.850 and s.687 ITTOIA: deferred partnership remuneration, the source test and Ramsay limits.
June 15, 2026
No time bar after all: the Supreme Court restores orthodoxy on limitation and unfair prejudice in THG Plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd
National Case Law Archive
The Supreme Court has confirmed that unfair prejudice petitions under section 994 of the Companies Act 2006 are not subject to a statutory limitation period. This analysis examines the Court’s reasoning, the continuing relevance of delay and the wider implications for statutory and insolvency claims.
June 3, 2026
The Supreme Court resets the law on deprivation of liberty
National Case Law Archive
This decision overrules Cheshire West and rejected the acid test as a complete test for deprivation of liberty. It outlines the restored multifactorial Article 5 approach, including the renewed importance of valid consent, wishes and feelings.
May 20, 2026
Dillon: the Supreme Court on the Windsor Framework and the Legacy Act
National Case Law Archive
Analysis of Dillon [2026] UKSC 15 in which the Supreme Court narrows Art 2(1) of the Windsor Framework, confines the Charter & reshapes the Legacy Act.
Guides:
August 30, 2026
Mens rea: a guide
June 29, 2026
Constructive dismissal
April 24, 2026
Estoppel
April 24, 2026
Actus reus
April 22, 2026
Article 8 ECHR
April 2, 2026
Negligence in English law
April 2, 2026
Economic duress in English law
March 31, 2026
Duty of care in English law
March 29, 2026
Foreseeability in English law
March 25, 2026
Breach of contract in English law
March 25, 2026
De minimis non curat lex in English law
March 22, 2026
Consensus ad idem: agreement in contract law
Practice:
April 1, 2026
How to get a divorce in the UK: England and Wales
April 28, 2026
