Northern Ireland Case Commentaries

Maughan & Anor v The Queen [2019] NICA 66: Guiding Principles for Guilty Plea Discounts

Date: Nov 26, 2019

Maughan & Anor v The Queen [2019] NICA 66: Guiding Principles for Guilty Plea Discounts Introduction The case of Maughan & Anor v The Queen [2019] NICA 66 is a pivotal judgment from the Court of...

Exceptional Circumstances in Firearms Offenses: Insights from R. v Corr [2019] NICA 64

Date: Nov 23, 2019

Exceptional Circumstances in Firearms Offenses: Insights from R. v Corr [2019] NICA 64 Introduction R. v Corr [2019] NICA 64 is a landmark appellate decision by the Court of Appeal in Northern...

Establishment of Ex Gratia Redress Scheme by Executive Office in Absence of Devolved Government: Insights from JR80 Appeal

Date: Nov 5, 2019

Establishment of Ex Gratia Redress Scheme by Executive Office in Absence of Devolved Government: Insights from JR80 Appeal Introduction The JR80, Re Application for Judicial Review ([2019] NICA 58)...

Limits on Judicial Review for Historical Torture Allegations: Analysis of McGuigan Re Judicial Review ([2019] NICA 46)

Date: Sep 21, 2019

Limits on Judicial Review for Historical Torture Allegations: Analysis of McGuigan Re Judicial Review ([2019] NICA 46) Introduction The case of McGuigan Re Judicial Review ([2019] NICA 46) pertains...

Implications of "Normal Pay" Calculation in Holiday Entitlements: A Comprehensive Analysis of Chief Constable of The Police Service of Northern Ireland & Anor v. Agnew ([2019] NICA 32)

Date: Jun 18, 2019

Implications of "Normal Pay" Calculation in Holiday Entitlements: A Comprehensive Analysis of Chief Constable of The Police Service of Northern Ireland & Anor v. Agnew ([2019] NICA 32) Introduction...

Reaffirmation of Section 55(3) Duty in Immigration Decisions: JG v. The Upper Tribunal Commentary

Date: Jun 7, 2019

Reaffirmation of Section 55(3) Duty in Immigration Decisions: JG v. The Upper Tribunal Commentary Introduction The case JG v. The Upper Tribunal, Immigration and Asylum Chamber ([2019] NICA 27)...

Establishing 'Anxious Scrutiny' and Upholding Section 55(3): JM4 v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] NIQB 61

Date: May 22, 2019

Establishing 'Anxious Scrutiny' and Upholding Section 55(3): JM4 v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] NIQB 61 Introduction In the case of JM4 v. Secretary of State for The Home...

Reinforcing Stringent Sentencing for Intra-Family Sexual Offences: Analysis of QD v Director of Public Prosecution's Reference [2019] NICA 23

Date: May 17, 2019

Reinforcing Stringent Sentencing for Intra-Family Sexual Offences: Analysis of QD v Director of Public Prosecution's Reference [2019] NICA 23 Introduction The appellate case QD v Director of Public...

Hegarty v. Department of Justice & Ors [2019] NICA 16: Upholding the High Standard of Discretion in Offender Recall Decisions

Date: Apr 2, 2019

Hegarty v. Department of Justice & Ors [2019] NICA 16: Upholding the High Standard of Discretion in Offender Recall Decisions Introduction Hegarty v. The Department of Justice & Ors ([2019] NICA 16)...

Ensuring Article 2 ECHR Compliance: Independence Obligations in Legacy Investigations – McQuillan [2019] NICA 13

Date: Mar 20, 2019

Ensuring Article 2 ECHR Compliance: Independence Obligations in Legacy Investigations – McQuillan [2019] NICA 13 Introduction The case of McQuillan, Re Application for Judicial Review ([2019] NICA...

Loughlin v R [2019] NICA 10: Enhancing Sentencing Standards for Attempted Murder in Northern Ireland

Date: Mar 9, 2019

Loughlin v R [2019] NICA 10: Enhancing Sentencing Standards for Attempted Murder in Northern Ireland Introduction Loughlin v R [2019] NICA 10 is a landmark case adjudicated by the Court of Appeal in...

Kerr v. Jamison [2019] NICh 4: Enforcing Estate Settlement Agreements through Consideration and Non Est Factum

Date: Feb 3, 2019

Kerr v. Jamison [2019] NICh 4: Enforcing Estate Settlement Agreements through Consideration and Non Est Factum Introduction Kerr v. Jamison ([2019] NICh 4) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the High...

McGuinness v Department of Justice ([2019] NIQB 10): Clarifying Tariff Calculations in Life Sentences

Date: Jan 16, 2019

McGuinness v Department of Justice ([2019] NIQB 10): Clarifying Tariff Calculations in Life Sentences Introduction The case of McGuinness v Department of Justice ([2019] NIQB 10) addresses a pivotal...

Affirming Ministerial Oversight Over Departmental Functions: Comprehensive Commentary on Buick, Re Judicial Review ([2018] NICA 26)

Date: Jul 7, 2018

Affirming Ministerial Oversight Over Departmental Functions: Comprehensive Commentary on Buick, Re Judicial Review ([2018] NICA 26) Introduction The case Buick, Re Judicial Review ([2018] NICA 26)...

Clarifying Policy CTY8 on Ribbon Development: Comprehensive Analysis of McNamara v Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council [2018] NIQB 22

Date: Mar 10, 2018

Clarifying Policy CTY8 on Ribbon Development: Comprehensive Analysis of McNamara v Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council [2018] NIQB 22 Introduction The case McNamara v Lisburn and Castlereagh City...

Herron v. Bank of Scotland Plc: Reinforcing Strict Adherence to Affidavit Protocols in Mortgage Possession Proceedings

Date: Mar 10, 2018

Herron v. Bank of Scotland Plc: Reinforcing Strict Adherence to Affidavit Protocols in Mortgage Possession Proceedings Introduction Herron v. Bank of Scotland Plc ([2018] NICA 11) is a significant...

Hughes v. Northern Ireland: Upholding Article 2 Obligations in Legacy Inquests

Date: Mar 9, 2018

Hughes v. Northern Ireland: Upholding Article 2 Obligations in Legacy Inquests Introduction Hughes v. Northern Ireland ([2018] NIQB 30) is a pivotal case heard by the High Court of Justice in...

Section 55(3) Compliance in Deportation Decisions: Comprehensive Analysis of ED v SSHD [2018] NIQB 19

Date: Feb 23, 2018

Section 55(3) Compliance in Deportation Decisions: Comprehensive Analysis of ED v SSHD [2018] NIQB 19 Introduction The case of ED v Secretary of State for the Home Department (SSHD) [2018] NIQB 19...

Hegarty v Department of Justice and Parole Commissioners: Upholding Procedural Fairness in Licence Revocation

Date: Feb 14, 2018

Hegarty v Department of Justice and Parole Commissioners: Upholding Procedural Fairness in Licence Revocation Introduction In the matter of Hegarty v Department of Justice and Parole Commissioners...

Balancing Discovery Obligations and Proportionality: Flynn v. Chief Constable of PSNI [2018] NICA 3

Date: Feb 6, 2018

Balancing Discovery Obligations and Proportionality: Flynn v. Chief Constable of PSNI [2018] NICA 3 1. Introduction Flynn v. Chief Constable of The Police Service of Northern Ireland ([2018] NICA 3)...