Northern Ireland Case Commentaries

Ensuring Fair Trial Rights: A Comprehensive Analysis of Wilson v R [2022] NICA 74

Date: Dec 10, 2022

Ensuring Fair Trial Rights: A Comprehensive Analysis of Wilson v R [2022] NICA 74 Introduction Wilson v R [2022] NICA 74 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland on...

Application of the Principle of Totality in Sentencing Concurrent Serious Offences: Analysis of ZB, R v ([2022] NICA 69)

Date: Dec 6, 2022

Application of the Principle of Totality in Sentencing Concurrent Serious Offences: Analysis of ZB, R v ([2022] NICA 69) Introduction The case of ZB, R v ([2022] NICA 69) adjudicated by the Court of...

Kidd v The King [2022] NICA 75: Balancing Sentencing Discretion with Exceptional Family Circumstances and Prolonged Delay in Fraud Cases

Date: Dec 3, 2022

Kidd v The King [2022] NICA 75: Balancing Sentencing Discretion with Exceptional Family Circumstances and Prolonged Delay in Fraud Cases Introduction The case of Kidd v The King [2022] NICA 75 serves...

Exceptional Circumstances Justify Suspension of Custodial Sentences in Child Sexual Exploitation Cases: Rex v Watson [2022] NICA 71

Date: Dec 3, 2022

Exceptional Circumstances Justify Suspension of Custodial Sentences in Child Sexual Exploitation Cases: Rex v Watson [2022] NICA 71 Introduction The case of Rex v Christopher Watson [2022] NICA 71,...

Adair v The King [2022] NICA 68: Upholding Sentencing Guidelines in Careless Driving Causing Death

Date: Dec 2, 2022

Adair v The King [2022] NICA 68: Upholding Sentencing Guidelines in Careless Driving Causing Death Introduction Adair v The King [2022] NICA 68 is a significant case adjudicated by the Court of...

Downey v Court of Appeal: Establishing Standards for Apparent Bias and Predetermination in Judicial Proceedings [2022] NICA 67

Date: Nov 30, 2022

Downey v Court of Appeal: Establishing Standards for Apparent Bias and Predetermination in Judicial Proceedings [2022] NICA 67 Introduction Downey v Court of Appeal is a landmark case adjudicated by...

Apparent Bias and Judicial Impartiality: Insights from Bank of Ireland (UK) PLC v McKeever & McKeever [2022] NICA 70

Date: Nov 29, 2022

Apparent Bias and Judicial Impartiality: Insights from Bank of Ireland (UK) PLC v McKeever & McKeever [2022] NICA 70 Introduction The case of Bank of Ireland (UK) PLC v McKeever & McKeever ([2022]...

Bui v The King: Establishing Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Organized Cannabis Cultivation

Date: Nov 26, 2022

Bui v The King: Establishing Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Organized Cannabis Cultivation Introduction Bui, R. v The King ([2022] NICA 78) is a significant appellate decision rendered by the...

Application of Rule 2.14(2) FPR 1996 in Late Filing of Answers Prior to Certificate of Readiness: Halligan v Halligan [2022] NIFam 38

Date: Nov 25, 2022

Application of Rule 2.14(2) FPR 1996 in Late Filing of Answers Prior to Certificate of Readiness: Halligan v Halligan [2022] NIFam 38 Introduction The case of Halligan v Halligan ([2022] NIFam 38)...

Voluntary Association Limitation on Duress of Circumstances Established in Phair v The King [2022] NICA 66

Date: Nov 15, 2022

Voluntary Association Limitation on Duress of Circumstances Established in Phair v The King [2022] NICA 66 Introduction Phair v The King [2022] NICA 66 is a significant judicial decision from the...

Reaffirming Best Interests and Human Rights in Adoption: A Health and Social Care Trust v A Mother & Anor [2022] NICA 63

Date: Nov 8, 2022

Reaffirming Best Interests and Human Rights in Adoption: A Health and Social Care Trust v A Mother & Anor [2022] NICA 63 Introduction A Health and Social Care Trust v A Mother & Anor (Re Application...

Court of Appeal Upholds Custodial Sentence for Section 20 Wounding, Reinforcing Aggravating Factors in Sentencing

Date: Nov 3, 2022

Court of Appeal Upholds Custodial Sentence for Section 20 Wounding, Reinforcing Aggravating Factors in Sentencing Introduction The case of The King v Frank Gribben ([2022] NICA 72) adjudicated by the...

NI Court of Appeal Establishes Ministerial Autonomy in Planning Decisions Post-Executive Functions Act 2020

Date: Oct 29, 2022

NI Court of Appeal Establishes Ministerial Autonomy in Planning Decisions Post-Executive Functions Act 2020 Introduction The case of The Minister for Infrastructure and The Department for...

Sangermano v The King [2022] NICA 62: Refined Guidelines on Basis of Plea and Sentencing Assessments in Northern Ireland

Date: Oct 27, 2022

Sangermano v The King [2022] NICA 62: Refined Guidelines on Basis of Plea and Sentencing Assessments in Northern Ireland Introduction In the case of Sangermano, R. v The King ([2022] NICA 62), the...

McCann v Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council: Establishing Strict Compliance with Local Development Plans

Date: Oct 26, 2022

McCann v Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council: Establishing Strict Compliance with Local Development Plans Introduction The case of McCann v Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon...

McLaughlin v Public Prosecution Service: Affirming the Right to Fair Trials Amidst Flawed Electronic Evidence

Date: Oct 26, 2022

McLaughlin v Public Prosecution Service: Affirming the Right to Fair Trials Amidst Flawed Electronic Evidence Introduction The case of R v Alan William McLaughlin [2022] NICA 64 presents a...

Defining Ministerial Discretion to Suspend Public Inquiries: Insights from JR222 v Minister of Health [2022] NICA 57

Date: Oct 12, 2022

Defining Ministerial Discretion to Suspend Public Inquiries: Insights from JR222 v Minister of Health [2022] NICA 57 Introduction The case of JR222 v Minister Of Health ([2022] NICA 57) presents a...

Judicial Discretion in Admitting Fresh Evidence: A Commentary on Wilson v The King [2022] NICA 73

Date: Oct 10, 2022

Judicial Discretion in Admitting Fresh Evidence: A Commentary on Wilson v The King [2022] NICA 73 Introduction The case of Wilson v The King [2022] NICA 73 presents a significant examination of...

Balancing Procedural Delays and Litigant Circumstances: Andrews v Bryson Charitable Group [2022] NICA 58

Date: Oct 8, 2022

Balancing Procedural Delays and Litigant Circumstances: Andrews v Bryson Charitable Group [2022] NICA 58 Introduction Andrews v Bryson Charitable Group [2022] NICA 58 is a significant case...

Hegarty v The King [2022] NICA 55: Establishing Precedents in Sentencing for Aggravated Sexual Offences

Date: Oct 8, 2022

Hegarty v The King [2022] NICA 55: Establishing Precedents in Sentencing for Aggravated Sexual Offences Introduction The case of Hegarty, R. v The King [2022] NICA 55 serves as a pivotal judicial...