Northern Ireland Case Commentaries

Breslin v. Loughrey: Reinforcing Indirect Evidence in Discriminatory Dismissals

Date: Sep 24, 2020

Breslin v. Loughrey: Reinforcing Indirect Evidence in Discriminatory Dismissals Introduction Breslin v. Loughrey ([2020] NICA 39) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of Appeal in Northern...

Revisiting Section 26(2A)(b)(i): Northern Ireland Court of Appeal's Decision in Allen v Northern Ireland Prison Service [2020] NICA 40

Date: Sep 16, 2020

Revisiting Section 26(2A)(b)(i): Northern Ireland Court of Appeal's Decision in Allen v Northern Ireland Prison Service [2020] NICA 40 Introduction The case of Kielan Allen v Northern Ireland Prison...

Deference to Trial Court Findings in Contractual Breach: Gilroy v. Frylite Ltd [2020] NICA 45

Date: Sep 11, 2020

Deference to Trial Court Findings in Contractual Breach: Gilroy v. Frylite Ltd [2020] NICA 45 Introduction Gilroy v. Frylite Ltd ([2020] NICA 45) is a seminal case adjudicated by the Court of Appeal...

McCaughey v R [2020]: Reinforcing Procedural Finality and Limits on Time Extensions in Criminal Appeals

Date: Aug 19, 2020

McCaughey v R [2020]: Reinforcing Procedural Finality and Limits on Time Extensions in Criminal Appeals Introduction In the case of Shaun McCaughey v R ([2020] NICA 37), the appellant, Shaun...

O'Donnell v. Department For Communities: Establishing Exception for Disabled Deceased in Bereavement Support Payment

Date: Aug 11, 2020

O'Donnell v. Department For Communities: Establishing Exception for Disabled Deceased in Bereavement Support Payment Introduction The case of O'Donnell v. Department For Communities ([2020] NICA 36)...

Clarifying Dishonesty: LLD v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] NICA 38

Date: Aug 1, 2020

Clarifying Dishonesty: LLD v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] NICA 38 Introduction The case of LLD v. Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2020] NICA 38) represents a...

Ensuring Transparency and Equal Treatment in Public Procurement: Insights from Northstone (NI) Ltd v. Department for Regional Development (Transport NI)

Date: Jul 30, 2020

Ensuring Transparency and Equal Treatment in Public Procurement: Insights from Northstone (NI) Ltd v. Department for Regional Development (Transport NI) Introduction The case of Northstone (NI) Ltd...

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Appellate Asset Valuation: Quinn v Quinn [2020] NICA 41

Date: Jul 23, 2020

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Appellate Asset Valuation: Quinn v Quinn [2020] NICA 41 Introduction Quinn v. Quinn ([2020] NICA 41) is a significant judgment from the Court of Appeal in Northern...

Safeguarding Press Freedom: Judicial Review in Fine Point Films & Anor v Court of Appeal

Date: Jul 11, 2020

Safeguarding Press Freedom: Judicial Review in Fine Point Films & Anor v Court of Appeal Introduction In the landmark case of Fine Point Films & Anor v Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland ([2020]...

Extension of Time for Appeals: Walsh v. Department of Justice [2020] NICA 34

Date: Jun 25, 2020

Extension of Time for Appeals: Walsh v. Department of Justice [2020] NICA 34 Introduction Walsh v. Department of Justice & Anor ([2020] NICA 34) is a significant case adjudicated by the Court of...

Hawthorne & Anor v Police Ombudsman: Defining the Extent of Ombudsman’s Discretion in Public Statements

Date: Jun 19, 2020

Hawthorne & Anor v Police Ombudsman: Defining the Extent of Ombudsman’s Discretion in Public Statements Introduction The case of Hawthorne & Anor v Police Ombudsman ([2020] NICA 33) presents a...

Lynch v. Boundary Commissioner for Northern Ireland: Upholding Procedural Fairness in Boundary Reviews

Date: Jun 5, 2020

Lynch v. Boundary Commissioner for Northern Ireland: Upholding Procedural Fairness in Boundary Reviews Introduction Lynch v. The Boundary Commissioner for Northern Ireland ([2020] NICA 32) is a...

Establishing the Limits of Litigation Privilege in Coronial Proceedings: Commentary on Ketcher & Anor [2020] NICA 31

Date: Jun 4, 2020

Establishing the Limits of Litigation Privilege in Coronial Proceedings Introduction The case of Ketcher & Anor, Re Application for Judicial Review ([2020] NICA 31) brought before the Court of Appeal...

Limits of Entrapment and Abuse of Process in Paramilitary Offenses: Hill v The Queen [2020] NICA 30

Date: May 29, 2020

Limits of Entrapment and Abuse of Process in Paramilitary Offenses: Hill v The Queen [2020] NICA 30 Introduction Hill v The Queen [2020] NICA 30 is a significant appellate decision from the Court of...

Artt v Court of Appeal (NICA 2020) – The Role of ESDA Evidence in Assessing Conviction Safety

Date: May 7, 2020

Artt v Court of Appeal (NICA 2020) – The Role of ESDA Evidence in Assessing Conviction Safety Introduction The case of Artt v Court of Appeal ([2020] NICA 28) serves as a pivotal moment in Northern...

Admittance of Fresh ESDA Evidence and Extension of Time in Artt, R v ([2020] NICA 28)

Date: May 7, 2020

Admittance of Fresh ESDA Evidence and Extension of Time in Artt, R v ([2020] NICA 28) Introduction The case of Artt, R v ([2020] NICA 28) marks a significant development in Northern Irish appellate...

Strangulation Recognized as a Distinct Aggravating Factor in Domestic Violence Sentencing - Allen v R [2020] NICA 25

Date: May 6, 2020

Strangulation Recognized as a Distinct Aggravating Factor in Domestic Violence Sentencing - Allen v R [2020] NICA 25 1. Introduction In Allen, R v ([2020] NICA 25), the Court of Appeal in Northern...

Strangulation Recognized as a Distinct Aggravating Factor in Domestic Violence Sentencing: R v Allen [2020] NICA 25

Date: May 6, 2020

Strangulation Recognized as a Distinct Aggravating Factor in Domestic Violence Sentencing: R v Allen [2020] NICA 25 Introduction The case of R v Campbell Allen [2020] NICA 25 addresses significant...

Expanding the Scope of Article 2 Revival: Analysis of Dalton Re Judicial Review [2020] NICA 26

Date: May 5, 2020

Expanding the Scope of Article 2 Revival: Analysis of Dalton Re Judicial Review [2020] NICA 26 Introduction Dalton Re Judicial Review ([2020] NICA 26) is a pivotal appellate decision by the Court of...

Revival of Article 2 Procedural Obligations: Analysis of Dalton v Northern Ireland Court of Appeal

Date: May 5, 2020

Revival of Article 2 Procedural Obligations: Analysis of Dalton v Northern Ireland Court of Appeal Introduction The case of Dalton, Re Judicial Review ([2020] NICA 26) before the Court of Appeal in...