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Yaxley-Lennon, Regina v: CACD 14 Feb 2018

The defendant had been convicted of a mortgage style fraud in 2013, and confiscation orders made. He now sought to appeal out of time. Held: ‘ it would be contrary to the good administration of justice to grant so lengthy an extension of time as now sought – an extension for which no real reason … Continue reading Yaxley-Lennon, Regina v: CACD 14 Feb 2018

Bakewell, Regina v: CACD 11 Jan 2006

The defendant faced allegations of evading duty on the importing of substantial quantities of cigarettes. A confiscation order was made. HMRC appealed saying it was too small a sum. Held: ‘the liability of a smuggler who evades duty which he becomes liable to pay on importation is a pecuniary advantage obtained rendering him liable to … Continue reading Bakewell, Regina v: CACD 11 Jan 2006

HM Customs and Excise v Barclays Bank Plc: HL 21 Jun 2006

The claimant had served an asset freezing order on the bank in respect of one of its customers. The bank paid out on a cheque inadvertently as to the order. The Commissioners claimed against the bank in negligence. The bank denied any duty of care. Held: The bank’s appeal succeeded. The bank owed a duty … Continue reading HM Customs and Excise v Barclays Bank Plc: HL 21 Jun 2006

Gora and others v Commissioners of Customs and Excise and others: CA 11 Apr 2003

The appellants challenged decisions of the VAT and Duties Tribunal after seizure of their goods, and in particular whether the cases had been criminal or civil cases and following Roth, whether the respondent’s policy had been lawful and proportionate. Held: The present procedure does not involve the criminal courts and the absence of any criminal … Continue reading Gora and others v Commissioners of Customs and Excise and others: CA 11 Apr 2003

Shah and Another v HSBC Private Bank (UK) Ltd: QBD 26 Jan 2009

The claimants sought damages after delays by the bank in processing transfer requests. The bank said that the delays were made pending reports of suspected criminal activity. The bank’s delay had stigmatised the claimant causing further losses. The bank requested that the claims be struck out. The claimants sought permission to amend their claims. Held: … Continue reading Shah and Another v HSBC Private Bank (UK) Ltd: QBD 26 Jan 2009

Ihenacho v London Borough of Croydon: CACD 27 May 2021

Whether fresh evidence from forensic consultant psychiatrists should be admitted; and if so, whether the fresh evidence shows that the appellant, was not fit to plead when a confiscation order was made pursuant to the provisions of the Proceeds of . .