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 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 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 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 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 Introduction Mahmud v Secretary of State for the Home Department (No.2)...
Finality and Merits in Criminal Appeal Extensions: Okotete v Public Prosecution Service [2023] NICA 46 Introduction The case of Rita Okotete v Public Prosecution Service ([2023] NICA 46) was heard...
AB (A Minor) [2023] NICA 37: Affirming Non-Stay of Hague Convention Return Orders in Absence of Refoulement Risks Introduction The case of AB (A Minor) [2023] NICA 37 before the Court of Appeal in...
Affirming Judicial Review Standards in Prisoner Recall Cases: Toal v Department of Justice [2023] NICA 58 Introduction The case of Toal v Department of Justice ([2023] NICA 58) adjudicated by the...
Court of Appeal Upholds Custodial Sentence in Hijacking Case: McCullough, R. v [2023] NICA 36 Introduction The case of McCullough, R. v [2023] NICA 36 adjudicated by the Court of Appeal in Northern...
Establishing 'Availability of Alternative Sites' in Planning Decisions: The Court of Appeal in Tesco Stores Ltd v Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council [2023] NICA 34 Introduction The case of Tesco...
Court of Appeal Confirms Legality of 2021 Abortion Regulations under Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 Introduction In the landmark case of SPUC Pro-Life Ltd v Secretary of State...
Mulhern v Australian Government: Clarifying the Requirements for Registering Foreign Judgments in Northern Ireland Introduction The case of Mulhern & Anor v The Australian Government & Anor ([2023]...
Upheld Legality and Proportionality of Covid Status Certification Scheme in Risteard O’Murchu [2023] NICA 28 Introduction The case of Risteard O’Murchu v. Minister for Health for Northern Ireland...
F v M [2023] NICA 27: Upholding Judicial Consistency and Child Welfare in Prolonged Family Law Appeals Introduction The case of F v M [2023] NICA 27 presents a significant example of the judiciary's...
Procedural Fairness in Tribunal Hearings: Andrews and Bryson Charitable Group [2023] NICA 26 Introduction The case of Andrews and Bryson Charitable Group ([2023] NICA 26) centers on Jennifer Andrews,...
Clarifying the Scope of Jogee: Smith v The King [2023] NICA 31 Introduction Smith v The King [2023] NICA 31 is a pivotal case decided by the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland on May 5, 2023. The...
Deman v Industrial Tribunals: Establishing Jurisdictional Boundaries in Discrimination Appeals Introduction Deman v Industrial Tribunals and Fair Employment Tribunal & Ors ([2023] NICA 33) is a...
Mandatory Review Mechanism in Rehabilitation of Offenders Schemes: Insights from Department of Justice v JR123 [2023] NICA 30 Introduction The case of Department of Justice v JR123 [2023] NICA 30...
Safeguarding Hearsay Evidence in Cases Involving Vulnerable Witnesses: Beggs v The King [2023] NICA 24 Introduction The case of Beggs v The King [2023] NICA 24 represents a pivotal moment in Northern...