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:
April 25, 2026
Eskander v General Medical Council [2026] EWCA Civ 372
April 25, 2026
K1 v B [2026] EWCA Civ 261
April 25, 2026
Abbott and others v Ministry of Defence [2026] EWHC 941 (KB)
April 25, 2026
R (SH) and BWO v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWHC 729 (Admin)
April 25, 2026
Good Law Project v Equality and Human Rights Commission [2026] EWHC 279 (Admin)
April 25, 2026
Maritime and Coastguard Agency v Groom [2026] EWCA Civ 6
April 25, 2026
WH Holding Ltd v London Stadium LLP [2026] EWCA Civ 153
April 25, 2026
Zaha Hadid Ltd v The Zaha Hadid Foundation [2026] EWCA Civ 192
April 25, 2026
RTM v Bonne Terre Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ 488
April 24, 2026
BYL v Chancellor of the Exchequer [2026] EWCA Civ 170
Latest analysis:
April 20, 2026
Orsted v HMRC: what “on the provision of plant” really means for infrastructure developers
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Capital allowances for preparatory survey costs denied: “on the provision of plant” requires a close connection to the plant itself.
April 17, 2026
Can a job offer be withdrawn? Omooba v Michael Garrett Associates
National Case Law Archive
Job offers can be withdrawn, but employers risk breach of contract or discrimination claims if conditions are misused or bias drives the decision.
April 10, 2026
Kession v KVB clarifies principal responsibility under section 39 FSMA
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The Supreme Court clarifies s.39 FSMA: principals can limit AR responsibility by client category.
March 30, 2026
UniCredit Bank GmbH v Constitution Aircraft Leasing: a landmark on sanctions, letters of credit, and the protection of compliance
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The Supreme Court sanctions block letter of credit payments linked to pre-existing Russian aircraft leases. S.44 SAMLA protects compliant banks.
Guides:
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
March 20, 2026
Assault and battery in English law
March 19, 2026
Novus actus interveniens in English law
Practice:
April 1, 2026


