Northern Ireland Case Commentaries

Young v. Hamilton & Ors [2014]: Refining Misrepresentation and Solicitor Duties in Property Transactions

Date: Jul 1, 2014

Young v. Hamilton & Ors [2014]: Refining Misrepresentation and Solicitor Duties in Property Transactions Introduction Young v. Hamilton & Ors ([2014] NICA 48) is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Re Judicial Review: Establishing Constraints on the Royal Prerogative of Mercy in Sectarian Offences

Date: Jun 19, 2014

Re Judicial Review: Establishing Constraints on the Royal Prerogative of Mercy in Sectarian Offences Introduction The case of Rodger, Re Judicial Review ([2014] NIQB 79) presents a significant...

Reaffirming the Reliability of Circumstantial Evidence and Identification in Non-Jury Appeals: McConville & Anor v R [2014] NICA 41

Date: May 30, 2014

Reaffirming the Reliability of Circumstantial Evidence and Identification in Non-Jury Appeals: McConville & Anor v R [2014] NICA 41 Introduction The case of McConville & Anor v R ([2014] NICA 41)...

Delayed Inquests and ECHR Article 2: Comprehensive Legal Commentary on Jordan & Ors v Judicial Review [2014] NIQB 71

Date: May 21, 2014

Delayed Inquests and ECHR Article 2: Comprehensive Legal Commentary on Jordan & Ors v Judicial Review [2014] NIQB 71 1. Introduction The case of Jordan & Ors v Judicial Review [2014] NIQB 71...

Expanding Police Duty of Care: Insights from C (A Person Under a Disability) v PSNI [2014]

Date: May 8, 2014

Expanding Police Duty of Care: Insights from C (A Person Under a Disability) v PSNI [2014] Introduction The case of C (A Person Under a Disability) v Police Service of Northern Ireland [2014] NIQB 63...

Strict Time Limits in Judicial Review: Insights from Turkington v PONI [2014] NIQB 58

Date: May 7, 2014

Strict Time Limits in Judicial Review: Insights from Turkington v PONI [2014] NIQB 58 Introduction The case of Turkington v Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI) [2014] NIQB 58 addresses the...

Access to Solicitor Documents Under Power of Attorney: Mortgage Business Plc v. Taggart [2014] NICh 14

Date: May 1, 2014

Access to Solicitor Documents Under Power of Attorney: Mortgage Business Plc v. Taggart [2014] NICh 14 Introduction The case of The Mortgage Business Plc and Bank of Scotland Plc (t/a Birmingham...

Strict Application of Time-Limits in TUPE-Related Unfair Dismissal Claim Amendments: Mathews v. Nortel Networks UK Ltd

Date: Apr 18, 2014

Strict Application of Time-Limits in TUPE-Related Unfair Dismissal Claim Amendments: Mathews v. Nortel Networks UK Ltd Introduction The case of Mathews v. Nortel Networks UK Ltd (in administration)...

Time-Limit Interpretations under Article 217: Insight from Dempsey v. David Patton and Sons (NI) Ltd [2014]

Date: Apr 4, 2014

Time-Limit Interpretations under Article 217: Insight from Dempsey v. David Patton and Sons (NI) Ltd [2014] Introduction The case of Dempsey v. David Patton and Sons (NI) Ltd ([2014] NIIT 947_13IT)...

Negligence in Road Traffic Accidents: Insights from Savage v. McCourt ([2014] NIQB 38)

Date: Mar 28, 2014

Negligence in Road Traffic Accidents: Insights from Savage v. McCourt ([2014] NIQB 38) 1. Introduction Savage v. McCourt ([2014] NIQB 38) is a pivotal case adjudicated in the High Court of Justice in...

Simpson v. Castlereagh Borough Council [2014] NICA 28: Affirming Victimisation Claims in Sex Discrimination under Northern Ireland Law

Date: Mar 26, 2014

Simpson v. Castlereagh Borough Council [2014] NICA 28: Affirming Victimisation Claims in Sex Discrimination under Northern Ireland Law Introduction The case of Simpson v. Castlereagh Borough Council...

Reinforcing Procedural Rigor and Tribunal Authority in Employment Disputes: Insights from Mihail v. Lloyds Banking Group [2014] NICA 24

Date: Mar 14, 2014

Reinforcing Procedural Rigor and Tribunal Authority in Employment Disputes: Insights from Mihail v. Lloyds Banking Group [2014] NICA 24 Introduction Mihail v. Lloyds Banking Group ([2014] NICA 24) is...

Ensuring Procedural Fairness and Effective Investigation in Coronial Inquests: Insights from Jordan, Re Judicial Review ([2014] NIQB 11)

Date: Feb 1, 2014

Ensuring Procedural Fairness and Effective Investigation in Coronial Inquests: Insights from Jordan, Re Judicial Review ([2014] NIQB 11) Introduction The case of Jordan, Re Judicial Review ([2014]...

Enforcement of Judicial Review Time Limits and Clarification of Consultation Obligations under the Local Government (Best Value) Act 2002: Insights from Bryson Recycling Ltd v NI High Court

Date: Jan 24, 2014

Enforcement of Judicial Review Time Limits and Clarification of Consultation Obligations under the Local Government (Best Value) Act 2002: Insights from Bryson Recycling Ltd v NI High Court...

McGreechan v Northern Ireland: Strengthening Appeal Rights for Minors under Human Rights Law

Date: Jan 18, 2014

McGreechan v Northern Ireland: Strengthening Appeal Rights for Minors under Human Rights Law Content Warning: This commentary discusses legal proceedings involving sexual offences and a minor. Reader...

Enhancing Jury Instructions on Witness Credibility: Insights from A, R v (Rev 1) [2014] NICA 2

Date: Jan 9, 2014

Enhancing Jury Instructions on Witness Credibility: Insights from A, R v (Rev 1) [2014] NICA 2 Introduction The case of A, R v. (Rev 1) [2014] NICA 2 is a landmark decision from the Court of Appeal...

Ewing v. Times Newspapers Ltd: Establishing Rigorous Standards in Defamation and Privacy Claims

Date: Dec 20, 2013

Ewing v. Times Newspapers Ltd: Establishing Rigorous Standards in Defamation and Privacy Claims Introduction The case of Ewing v. Times Newspapers Ltd ([2013] NICA 74) adjudicated by the Court of...

Equitable Disapplication of Limitation Period: Analysis of McArdle v. Marmion [2013] NIQB 123

Date: Nov 29, 2013

Equitable Disapplication of Limitation Period: Analysis of McArdle v. Marmion [2013] NIQB 123 1. Introduction McArdle v. Marmion ([2013] NIQB 123) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the High Court of...

Reaffirmation of Deterrent Sentencing in Riotous Assembly Offenses: McKeown & Ors, R v ([2013] NICA 63)

Date: Nov 13, 2013

Reaffirmation of Deterrent Sentencing in Riotous Assembly Offenses: McKeown & Ors, R v ([2013] NICA 63) Introduction The case of McKeown & Ors, R v ([2013] NICA 63) adjudicated by the Court of Appeal...

Clarifying the Threshold for 'Likely' in Explosive Substances Offences: R v Marcus [2013] NICA 60

Date: Oct 25, 2013

Clarifying the Threshold for 'Likely' in Explosive Substances Offences: R v Marcus [2013] NICA 60 Introduction The case of R v Gareth Edward Marcus ([2013] NICA 60) before the Court of Appeal in...