Northern Ireland Case Commentaries

Confirmation of Fair Dismissal Procedures and the Absence of Disability Discrimination: Balcetis v. Ulsterbus Ltd & Anor ([2021] NICA 9)

Date: Feb 13, 2021

Confirmation of Fair Dismissal Procedures and the Absence of Disability Discrimination: Balcetis v. Ulsterbus Ltd & Anor ([2021] NICA 9) Introduction The case of Balcetis v. Ulsterbus Ltd & Anor...

Establishing Liability in Traffic Management Plans: Insights from Joyce v Bradbury & Ors [2021] NICA 18

Date: Feb 12, 2021

Establishing Liability in Traffic Management Plans: Insights from Joyce v Bradbury & Ors [2021] NICA 18 Introduction The case of Joyce v. Bradbury & Ors [2021] NICA 18 presents a significant...

Proportionality and Article 8 Rights in ECRC Disclosures: Comprehensive Analysis of KC v PSNI [2021] NICA 11

Date: Feb 10, 2021

Proportionality and Article 8 Rights in ECRC Disclosures: Comprehensive Analysis of KC v PSNI [2021] NICA 11 Introduction The case of KC v PSNI [2021] NICA 11 presents a pivotal examination of the...

Establishing the Duty of the Executive Office to Fund Victims Payments Scheme: Analysis of Turley v Application for Judicial Review [2021] NICA 10

Date: Feb 10, 2021

Establishing the Duty of the Executive Office to Fund Victims Payments Scheme: Analysis of Turley v Application for Judicial Review [2021] NICA 10 Introduction The case of Turley v Application for...

Affirming the Scope of Self-Incrimination Privilege in Coronial Inquests: M4 v The Coroner's Service of Northern Ireland ([2022] NICA 6)

Date: Feb 3, 2021

Affirming the Scope of Self-Incrimination Privilege in Coronial Inquests: M4 v The Coroner's Service of Northern Ireland ([2022] NICA 6) Introduction The case of M4 v The Coroner's Service of...

Reassessing Conviction Safety: Insights from Devine v Northern Ireland Court of Appeal [2021] NICA 7

Date: Jan 29, 2021

Reassessing Conviction Safety: Insights from Devine v Northern Ireland Court of Appeal [2021] NICA 7 Introduction The case of Devine, R. v Michael Devine ([2021] NICA 7) represents a pivotal moment...

Proper Formulation of Case Stated Appeals: Insights from James P Corey Transport Ltd v Belfast Harbour Commissioners [2021] NICA 6

Date: Jan 28, 2021

Proper Formulation of Case Stated Appeals: Insights from James P Corey Transport Ltd v Belfast Harbour Commissioners [2021] NICA 6 Introduction The case of James P Corey Transport Ltd v. Belfast...

Balancing Privacy and Freedom of Expression: The Sterritt Judgment on Judicial Review and Anonymity Protections for Minors in Northern Ireland

Date: Jan 26, 2021

Balancing Privacy and Freedom of Expression: The Sterritt Judgment on Judicial Review and Anonymity Protections for Minors in Northern Ireland Introduction The case of Sterritt, Re Application for...

Deman v. Sunday Newspapers Ltd & Ors: Setting Precedent on Judicial Bias in Appeal Proceedings

Date: Jan 26, 2021

Deman v. Sunday Newspapers Ltd & Ors: Setting Precedent on Judicial Bias in Appeal Proceedings Introduction Deman v. Sunday Newspapers Ltd & Ors ([2021] NICA 8) is a landmark case heard by the Court...

Balancing Sexual Offences Prevention Orders with Custodial Sentences: Insights from O'Hara v The Queen [2021] NICA 1

Date: Jan 16, 2021

Balancing Sexual Offences Prevention Orders with Custodial Sentences: Insights from O'Hara v The Queen [2021] NICA 1 Introduction O'Hara v The Queen [2021] NICA 1 is a landmark judgment delivered by...

R v Connor [2021] NICA 2: Affirmation of Convictions Based on Circumstantial Evidence in Terrorism and Attempted Murder

Date: Jan 16, 2021

R v Connor [2021] NICA 2: Affirmation of Convictions Based on Circumstantial Evidence in Terrorism and Attempted Murder Introduction The case of Regina v Christine Connor ([2021] NICA 2) represents a...

Connor v Regina: Establishing Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Terrorist Offenses in Northern Ireland

Date: Jan 16, 2021

Connor v Regina: Establishing Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Terrorist Offenses in Northern Ireland Introduction Connor v Regina ([2021] NICA 3) is a landmark appellate judgment delivered by the...

Strangulation as a Substantial Aggravating Factor in Domestic Violence Sentencing: R v Stewart [2020] NICA 62

Date: Dec 19, 2020

Strangulation as a Substantial Aggravating Factor in Domestic Violence Sentencing: R v Stewart [2020] NICA 62 Introduction The case of R v Stewart [2020] NICA 62 addresses significant issues...

Duncan v Department for Communities: Refusal of Judicial Review Leave Establishes Supervisory Jurisdiction of Courts

Date: Dec 17, 2020

Duncan v Department for Communities: Refusal of Judicial Review Leave Establishes Supervisory Jurisdiction of Courts Introduction Duncan v Department for Communities ([2020] NIQB 74) is a pivotal...

Defining the Scope of Judicial Review in Planning Appeals: Insights from Coulters Hill Residents Ltd [2020] NICA 59

Date: Dec 16, 2020

Defining the Scope of Judicial Review in Planning Appeals: Insights from Coulters Hill Residents Ltd [2020] NICA 59 Introduction The case of Coulters Hill Residents Ltd v Planning Appeals Commission...

Commencement of Consecutive Sentences to Life Sentences: Valliday v The Queen

Date: Dec 12, 2020

Commencement of Consecutive Sentences to Life Sentences: Valliday v The Queen Introduction Valliday v The Queen ([2020] NICA 63) is a pivotal case decided by the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland...

Exceptional Discretion in Sentence Appeals: Regina v Ferris [2020] NICA 60

Date: Dec 12, 2020

Exceptional Discretion in Sentence Appeals: Regina v Ferris [2020] NICA 60 Introduction Regina v Chad Alfred Ferris [2020] NICA 60 is a landmark decision by the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland...

McLaughlin v NICA [2020]: Clarifying Evidential Requirements for Establishing Possession of Dangerous Items

Date: Dec 1, 2020

McLaughlin v NICA [2020]: Clarifying Evidential Requirements for Establishing Possession of Dangerous Items Introduction The case of McLaughlin v NICA [2020] NICA 58 represents a significant judicial...

Clarifying Specimen Counts: Insights from DH v The Queen [2020] NICA 57

Date: Nov 28, 2020

Clarifying Specimen Counts: Insights from DH v The Queen [2020] NICA 57 Introduction In the landmark case DH v The Queen [2020] NICA 57, the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland addressed critical...

Consistency of Verdicts in Multiple Sexual Offense Cases: Analysis of R v GL [2020] NICA 56

Date: Nov 25, 2020

Consistency of Verdicts in Multiple Sexual Offense Cases: Analysis of R v GL [2020] NICA 56 Introduction In the landmark case of GL v The Queen [2020] NICA 56, the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland...