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:
June 3, 2026
Horton v Sadler [2006] UKHL 27
June 3, 2026
P (by his litigation friend the Official Solicitor) v Cheshire West and Chester Council & Anor [2014] UKSC 19 (19 March 2014)
June 3, 2026
Reference by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland [2026] UKSC 16
June 1, 2026
McBride v Scottish Police Authority (Scotland) [2016] UKSC 27
June 1, 2026
PJS v News Group Newspapers Ltd [2016] UKSC 26
June 1, 2026
Ministry of Defence v Iraqi Civilians [2016] UKSC 25
June 1, 2026
Eclipse Film Partners No 35 LLP v Revenue and Customs [2016] UKSC 24
June 1, 2026
PST Energy 7 Shipping LLC & Anor v OW Bunker Malta Ltd & Anor [2016] UKSC 23
June 1, 2026
JR55, Re Application for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland) [2016] UKSC 22
June 1, 2026
Airtours Holidays Transport Ltd v Revenue and Customs [2016] UKSC 21
Latest analysis:
June 3, 2026
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.
May 1, 2026
In the matter of X and Y [2026] UKSC 13: the end of the “inherent jurisdiction” myth in adoption law
National Case Law Archive
This review examines why X and Y is a landmark, what it changes in practice, and where its ripples may be felt – including in surrogacy, public law work, and the constitutional law of the prerogative.
April 24, 2026
Delegation, responsibility and the quiet rescue of the legal services sector: reflections on CILEX v Mazur
National Case Law Archive
How CILEX v Mazur [2026] rescued paralegals, law centres & PI firms from accidental criminality & what it says about who practises law.
April 20, 2026
Orsted v HMRC: what “on the provision of plant” really means for infrastructure developers
National Case Law Archive
Capital allowances for preparatory survey costs denied: “on the provision of plant” requires a close connection to the plant itself.
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
How to get a divorce in the UK: England and Wales
April 28, 2026
