Northern Ireland Case Commentaries

Jurisdictional Clarification in Master’s Orders: McAteer & Anor v Guram & Anor [2023] NICA 59

Date: Oct 6, 2023

Jurisdictional Clarification in Master’s Orders: McAteer & Anor v Guram & Anor [2023] NICA 59 Introduction The case of McAteer & Anor v Guram & Anor ([2023] NICA 59) before the Court of Appeal in...

Non-Justiciability of 'Macro/Target' Statutory Duties in Health Service Delays: Wilson & Anor v Department of Health for Northern Ireland [2023] NICA 54

Date: Sep 23, 2023

Non-Justiciability of 'Macro/Target' Statutory Duties in Health Service Delays: Wilson & Anor v Department of Health for Northern Ireland [2023] NICA 54 Introduction In the case of Wilson & Anor v...

Standing in Judicial Review: Insights from Duff v Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council [2023] NICA 56

Date: Sep 21, 2023

Standing in Judicial Review: Insights from Duff v Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council [2023] NICA 56 Introduction The case of Duff v Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, reported in [2023]...

Immediate Custodial Sentences Affirmed for Importation and Intent to Supply Class A Drugs in [2023] NICA 52

Date: Sep 19, 2023

Immediate Custodial Sentences Affirmed for Importation and Intent to Supply Class A Drugs in [2023] NICA 52 Introduction The case of The King v Omar Ahamad [2023] NICA 52 represents a significant...

Affirmation of Fines as Appropriate Sanctions in Civil Contempt: Cavan v Bunting [2023] NICA 65

Date: Sep 16, 2023

Affirmation of Fines as Appropriate Sanctions in Civil Contempt: Cavan v Bunting [2023] NICA 65 Introduction The case of Cavan v Bunting ([2023] NICA 65) addresses critical issues surrounding the...

Court of Appeal Reinforces Criteria for Fresh Evidence in Criminal Appeal: Jamison v The King [2023] NICA 51

Date: Sep 8, 2023

Court of Appeal Reinforces Criteria for Fresh Evidence in Criminal Appeal: Jamison v The King [2023] NICA 51 Introduction The case of Jamison, R. v The King ([2023] NICA 51) was heard by the Court of...

Young v Ards and North Down: Validity of Enforcement Notices Cannot Be Defended Against in Criminal Proceedings under the Planning Act (NI) 2011

Date: Sep 8, 2023

Young v Ards and North Down: Validity of Enforcement Notices Cannot Be Defended Against in Criminal Proceedings under the Planning Act (NI) 2011 Introduction Young v Ards and North Down Borough...

Affirmation of Conviction in DPP v Nixon: Clarifying Obligations Under Road Traffic Regulations

Date: Sep 7, 2023

Affirmation of Conviction in DPP v Nixon: Clarifying Obligations Under Road Traffic Regulations Introduction The case of DPP v Nixon ([2023] NICA 57) presents significant considerations regarding the...

Affirmation of Non-Fettering of Discretion in ARC Issuance: Said v Home Department [2023] NICA 49

Date: Sep 5, 2023

Affirmation of Non-Fettering of Discretion in ARC Issuance: Said v Home Department [2023] NICA 49 Introduction In the case of Said v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2023] NICA 49), the...

Enhanced Standards for Interim Care Orders in Complex Extradition Scenarios: Insights from SB (A Child) Case

Date: Aug 15, 2023

Enhanced Standards for Interim Care Orders in Complex Extradition Scenarios: Insights from SB (A Child) Case Introduction The SB (A Child) case ([2023] NICA 48) represents a significant judicial...

Upholding Legal Certainty: Court of Appeal Dismisses Gordon Duff’s Appeal on Quashed Planning Permission

Date: Aug 15, 2023

Upholding Legal Certainty: Court of Appeal Dismisses Gordon Duff’s Appeal on Quashed Planning Permission Introduction The case of Duff, Re Application for Judicial Review (Rev1) ([2023] NICA 47) was...

Stelfox v Stelfox: Enhanced Procedural Safeguards in Contempt Proceedings for Maintenance Arrears

Date: Jul 8, 2023

Stelfox v Stelfox: Enhanced Procedural Safeguards in Contempt Proceedings for Maintenance Arrears Introduction Stelfox v Stelfox ([2023] NICA 45) is a significant judicial decision rendered by the...

Establishing Rigorous Standards for Litigation Capacity: Insights from Galo v Bombardier Aerospace UK [2023] NICA 50

Date: Jul 4, 2023

Establishing Rigorous Standards for Litigation Capacity: Insights from Galo v Bombardier Aerospace UK [2023] NICA 50 Introduction Galo v Bombardier Aerospace UK is a landmark judgment delivered by...

Reaffirming Coroner's Discretion in Properly Interested Person Status: Cummings v Coroner in the Inquest into the Death of Seamus Dillon [2023] NICA 44

Date: Jun 29, 2023

Reaffirming Coroner's Discretion in Properly Interested Person Status: Cummings v Coroner in the Inquest into the Death of Seamus Dillon [2023] NICA 44 Introduction The case of Cummings v Coroner in...

Undue Leniency in Sentencing Sexual Offences: Analysis of McKenna & Sheridan, R. v ([2023] NICA 43)

Date: Jun 28, 2023

Undue Leniency in Sentencing Sexual Offences: Analysis of McKenna & Sheridan, R. v ([2023] NICA 43) Content Warning: This commentary discusses sensitive topics including sexual offences involving...

Rainey & Ors v The King: Establishing Standards in Disparity of Sentencing and SCPO Impositions

Date: Jun 22, 2023

Rainey & Ors v The King: Establishing Standards in Disparity of Sentencing and SCPO Impositions Introduction The case of Rainey & Ors, R. v The King ([2023] NICA 69) adjudicated by the Court of...

SV (A Minor) v PV & Anor: Revocation of Parental Responsibility and ECHR Compatibility

Date: Jun 22, 2023

SV (A Minor) v PV & Anor: Revocation of Parental Responsibility and ECHR Compatibility Introduction The case of SV (A Minor) v PV & Anor ([2023] NICA 41) before the Court of Appeal in Northern...

Reaffirming Sentencing Principles for Trespass with Intent to Commit Sexual Offences: Devlin v The King [2023] NICA 40

Date: Jun 17, 2023

Reaffirming Sentencing Principles for Trespass with Intent to Commit Sexual Offences: Devlin v The King [2023] NICA 40 Introduction The case of Devlin, R. v The King [2023] NICA 40 was adjudicated by...

Strict Compliance with Procedural Timeframes Upheld in PPS v Walsh [2023] NICA 39

Date: Jun 16, 2023

Strict Compliance with Procedural Timeframes Upheld in PPS v Walsh [2023] NICA 39 1. Introduction The case of Public Prosecution Service v Walsh ([2023] NICA 39) before the Court of Appeal in...

Mahmud v Secretary of State for Home Department: Upholding the Anxious Scrutiny Standard in Paragraph 353 Further Submissions

Date: Jun 9, 2023

Mahmud v Secretary of State for Home Department: Upholding the Anxious Scrutiny Standard in Paragraph 353 Further Submissions Introduction Mahmud v Secretary of State for the Home Department (No.2)...