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Security for costs was ordered because the claimant is resident abroad, there is a real risk of non-enforcement of costs orders, the merits do not demonstrate a high probability of success, and there is insufficient evidence that the claim would be stifled by the order.
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The Court of Appeal upheld a 30-month sentence for conspiracy to convey Spice into prison, holding it was not manifestly excessive despite strong personal mitigation.
Sallis, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 600 (30 April 2026)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal against a 30-month sentence for conspiracy to convey Spice into prison, holding the term was not manifestly excessive.
Wenda Co Ltd v Jinhong & Ors [2026] EWHC 909 (Comm) (24 April 2026)
Commercial Court judgment on invoice financing, fiduciary duties, dishonesty, and tracing; Wenda succeeded on most claims, but its claim against Mr Petit was dismissed.
The Court of Appeal held that a postal requisition for a conspiracy to import cannabis was valid and that the Crown Court had jurisdiction to try the case.
Moon Swee How & Anor v R. [2026] EWCA Crim 476 (17 April 2026)
The Court of Appeal held that section 2 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 does not require proof of the Article 4 ECAT “means” element and dismissed the appeals.
The Court of Appeal increased sentences for a fraud conspiracy and linked drug offences, finding the original sentences unduly lenient and wrongly structured.
The sentencing judge correctly categorised the offence under the professional and sophisticated commercial robbery guideline due to the high degree of planning, inside information, and impact on the victim. The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle, and the appeals were dismissed.
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The High Court dismissed a strike-out and damages-disposal application, granted a restriction on use of disclosed material, and ordered ÂŁ250,000 security for costs.
Ali & Ors, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 533 (20 March 2026)
The Court of Appeal dismissed sentence appeals by three leading drug conspirators, upholding 16- to 22-year terms for large-scale, long-running supply operations.
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