Northern Ireland Case Commentaries

Comprehensive Legal Commentary on McKinney v The King [2023] NICA 84

Date: Dec 16, 2023

Safe Verdict: An In-Depth Analysis of McKinney v The King [2023] NICA 84 Introduction The case of McKinney v The King ([2023] NICA 84) is a pivotal judicial decision rendered by the Court of Appeal...

Establishing Procedural Fairness in Local Government Adjudications: Insights from Bunting [2023] NICA 90

Date: Dec 15, 2023

Establishing Procedural Fairness in Local Government Adjudications: Insights from Bunting [2023] NICA 90 Introduction The case of Bunting, Application for Judicial Review ([2023] NICA 90) presents a...

Smith v The King [2023] NICA 86: Reinforcing the Standards for Admitting Fresh Evidence in Criminal Appeals

Date: Dec 15, 2023

Smith v The King [2023] NICA 86: Reinforcing the Standards for Admitting Fresh Evidence in Criminal Appeals Introduction In the landmark case of Smith, R. v The King [2023] NICA 86, the Court of...

Reaffirmation of the Exclusivity Principle in Public Law Challenges: Mitchell v The Defence Council & Anor [2023] NICA 82

Date: Dec 12, 2023

Reaffirmation of the Exclusivity Principle in Public Law Challenges: Mitchell v The Defence Council & Anor [2023] NICA 82 Introduction In the case of Norma Mitchell v The Defence Council & Anor...

Establishing the Safeguards in Circumstantial Evidence: Insights from Miller v The King [2023] NICA 81

Date: Dec 5, 2023

Establishing the Safeguards in Circumstantial Evidence: Insights from Miller v The King [2023] NICA 81 Introduction In the case of Miller v The King [2023] NICA 81, the Court of Appeal in Northern...

The Finality of 'Unless Orders' in Northern Ireland: McAteer v McElhinney [2023] NICA 72

Date: Nov 16, 2023

The Finality of 'Unless Orders' in Northern Ireland: McAteer v McElhinney [2023] NICA 72 Introduction McAteer & Anor v McElhinney & Ors (t/a "McElhinney, McDaid & Hegarty" Solicitors) ([2023] NICA...

Admissibility of Previous Consistent Statements in Rebutting Fabrication Claims: Insights from McKeever v The King [2023] NICA 73

Date: Nov 15, 2023

Admissibility of Previous Consistent Statements in Rebutting Fabrication Claims: Insights from McKeever v The King [2023] NICA 73 Introduction The case of McKeever v The King ([2023] NICA 73)...

Admissibility of Digital Evidence and State of Mind in Sexual Offense Trials: R v Markey [2023] NICA 70

Date: Nov 14, 2023

Admissibility of Digital Evidence and State of Mind in Sexual Offense Trials: R v Markey [2023] NICA 70 Introduction The case of R. v Markey [2023] NICA 70 pertains to an appeal against a rape...

Balancing Public Interest and Family Welfare in Sentencing: Analysis of R v Devlin [2023] NICA 71

Date: Nov 11, 2023

Balancing Public Interest and Family Welfare in Sentencing: Analysis of R v Devlin [2023] NICA 71 Introduction The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland recently adjudicated the case of R v Devlin...

Creaney v Rex: Affirmation of Sentencing Principles in Arson Cases

Date: Nov 11, 2023

Creaney v Rex: Affirmation of Sentencing Principles in Arson Cases Introduction The appellate case of Rex v Laurence Creaney ([2023] NICA 75) presents a significant examination of sentencing...

Affirmation of PACE 1989 Supremacy Over Code of Practice B in Search Warrants: Nuala Perry Appeal

Date: Nov 11, 2023

Affirmation of PACE 1989 Supremacy Over Code of Practice B in Search Warrants: Nuala Perry Appeal Introduction The case of The King v Nuala Perry ([2023] NICA 74) represents a significant appellate...

McGrillen v The King [2023] NICA 68: Reinforcing Aggravating Factors in Sentencing for Dangerous Driving Offences

Date: Nov 10, 2023

McGrillen v The King [2023] NICA 68: Reinforcing Aggravating Factors in Sentencing for Dangerous Driving Offences Introduction In the landmark case of McGrillen v The King ([2023] NICA 68), the Court...

Falls v Lidl N.I. Ltd: Limiting Solicitor Costs under Contentious Business Agreements

Date: Nov 9, 2023

Falls v Lidl N.I. Ltd: Limiting Solicitor Costs under Contentious Business Agreements Introduction Falls v Lidl Northern Ireland Ltd ([2023] NICA 76) is a landmark case adjudicated by the Court of...

Refined Approach to Awarding Damages for Delay in Human Rights Investigations: Insights from McEvoy v PSNI [2023] NICA 66

Date: Oct 27, 2023

Refined Approach to Awarding Damages for Delay in Human Rights Investigations: Insights from McEvoy v PSNI [2023] NICA 66 Introduction The case of McEvoy v Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)...

Alternative Verdicts and Hostile Witnesses: Insights from Joyce v The King [2023] NICA 67

Date: Oct 26, 2023

Alternative Verdicts and Hostile Witnesses: Insights from Joyce v The King [2023] NICA 67 Introduction In the appellate decision Joyce, R. v The King [2023] NICA 67, the Court of Appeal in Northern...

Upheld Notification Regime for Registered Terrorist Offenders: A Comprehensive Analysis of Lancaster & Ors, Re Application for Judicial Review ([2023] NICA 63)

Date: Oct 19, 2023

Upheld Notification Regime for Registered Terrorist Offenders: A Comprehensive Analysis of Lancaster & Ors, Re Application for Judicial Review ([2023] NICA 63) Introduction The case of Lancaster &...

Strict Liability in Environmental Offences: Department of Agriculture v McClure [2023] NICA 64

Date: Oct 19, 2023

Strict Liability in Environmental Offences: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs v McClure [2023] NICA 64 Introduction The case of Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...

McKenna v Ministry of Defence ([2023] NICA 85): Establishing Standards for Reasonable Use of Force in Civil Litigation

Date: Oct 14, 2023

McKenna v Ministry of Defence ([2023] NICA 85): Establishing Standards for Reasonable Use of Force in Civil Litigation Introduction McKenna v Ministry of Defence ([2023] NICA 85) is a pivotal case...

Provisional Damages for Pleural Plaques: James Moore v Harland & Wolfe PLC Somewatch Ltd [2023] NICA 61

Date: Oct 11, 2023

Provisional Damages for Pleural Plaques: James Moore v Harland & Wolfe PLC Somewatch Ltd [2023] NICA 61 Introduction The case of James Moore v Harland & Wolfe PLC Somewatch Ltd ([2023] NICA 61)...

Hughes v Department for Communities [2023] NICA 60: Upholding Subordinate Legislation in Crematorium Provision

Date: Oct 6, 2023

Hughes v Department for Communities [2023] NICA 60: Upholding Subordinate Legislation in Crematorium Provision Introduction Hughes v Department for Communities ([2023] NICA 60) is a pivotal case...