Northern Ireland Case Commentaries

Refining Judicial Review Standards for Permission to Appeal in Immigration Cases

Date: Nov 10, 2012

Refining Judicial Review Standards for Permission to Appeal in Immigration Cases Introduction The case of A & Anor, Re Judicial Review ([2012] NIQB 86) serves as a pivotal judgment in the realm of...

Martin v Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Breach of Statutory Duty Due to Unreasonable Delay

Date: Oct 27, 2012

Martin v Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland: Breach of Statutory Duty Due to Unreasonable Delay Introduction In the landmark case of Martin v Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland ([2012] NIQB...

Balancing Article 2 Obligations and Witness Protection: Insights from C & Ors v Re Judicial Review (Rev 2) [2012] NICA 47

Date: Oct 18, 2012

Balancing Article 2 Obligations and Witness Protection: Insights from C & Ors v Re Judicial Review (Rev 2) [2012] NICA 47 Introduction The case of C & Ors v Re Judicial Review (Rev 2) [2012] NICA 47...

R v DM: Establishing the Boundaries of Suspended Sentences in Sexual Offences Involving Minors

Date: Sep 25, 2012

R v DM: Establishing the Boundaries of Suspended Sentences in Sexual Offences Involving Minors Introduction The case of R v DM [2012] NICA 36 addresses critical issues surrounding the appropriate...

J, R v [2011] NICA 33: Juror Directions on Consent, Capacity, and Bad Character in Juvenile Rape Cases

Date: Sep 21, 2012

J, R v [2011] NICA 33: Juror Directions on Consent, Capacity, and Bad Character in Juvenile Rape Cases Introduction The case of J, R v ([2011] NICA 33) was adjudicated by the Court of Appeal in...

Moderate Risk Constitutes a Real and Immediate Threat Under Article 2: Insights from Officers C & Ors, Re Judicial Review

Date: Sep 19, 2012

Moderate Risk Constitutes a Real and Immediate Threat Under Article 2: Insights from Officers C & Ors, Re Judicial Review Introduction The case of Officers C & Ors, Re Judicial Review ([2012] NIQB...

Judicial Review of Royal Prerogative of Mercy Decisions: Insights from McGeough v Secretary of State [2012] NICA 28

Date: Jul 4, 2012

Judicial Review of Royal Prerogative of Mercy Decisions: Insights from McGeough v Secretary of State [2012] NICA 28 Introduction The case of McGeough v Secretary of State [2012] NICA 28, adjudicated...

Clarifying the Scope of Confiscation Orders in Environmental Crimes: R v Allingham & Anor

Date: Jun 30, 2012

Clarifying the Scope of Confiscation Orders in Environmental Crimes: R v Allingham & Anor Introduction The case of R v Allingham & Anor, R v McKenna ([2012] NICA 29) adjudicated by the Court of...

Reaffirmation of Indirect Sex Discrimination Standards in Employment: Peifer v. Castlederg High School & Ors ([2012] NICA 21)

Date: Jun 28, 2012

Reaffirmation of Indirect Sex Discrimination Standards in Employment: Peifer v. Castlederg High School & Ors ([2012] NICA 21) Introduction Peifer v. Castlederg High School & Ors ([2012] NICA 21) is a...

Defining Vicinity in Licensing Cases: Analyzing Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd v. Winemark The Wine Merchants Ltd & Ors ([2012] NIQB 45)

Date: Jun 22, 2012

Defining Vicinity in Licensing Cases: Analyzing Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd v. Winemark The Wine Merchants Ltd & Ors ([2012] NIQB 45) Introduction The case of Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd v. Winemark...

Safety of Convictions from Youth Confessions under Emergency Provisions: Brown & Ors v R [2012] NICA 14

Date: May 24, 2012

Safety of Convictions from Youth Confessions under Emergency Provisions: Brown & Ors v R [2012] NICA 14 Introduction The case of Brown & Ors v R [2012] NICA 14 presents a critical examination of...

Applicability of Pre-2011 Legal Aid Costs Rules Following Solicitor Reassignment: The Finucane Decision

Date: May 16, 2012

Applicability of Pre-2011 Legal Aid Costs Rules Following Solicitor Reassignment: The Finucane Decision Introduction The case of Finucane, Re Judicial Review ([2012] NICA 12) addresses a pivotal...

BG (An Applicant for Bail) [2012] NIQB 13: Clarifying the Inherent Jurisdiction of the High Court in Bail Matters

Date: Mar 8, 2012

BG (An Applicant for Bail) [2012] NIQB 13: Clarifying the Inherent Jurisdiction of the High Court in Bail Matters Introduction The case of BG (An Applicant for Bail) ([2012] NIQB 13) presents a...

Easycoach v. Ltd Department for Regional Development: A Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Feb 29, 2012

Easycoach v. Ltd Department for Regional Development: A Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction The case of Easycoach v. Ltd Department for Regional Development ([2012] NIQB 10) presents a...

Establishing Anonymity Standards in Judicial Proceedings: Insights from Re Judicial Review [2012] NIQB 3

Date: Feb 9, 2012

Establishing Anonymity Standards in Judicial Proceedings: Insights from Re Judicial Review [2012] NIQB 3 Introduction The case of A Police Officer, Re Judicial Review [2012] NIQB 3 addresses the...

Clinton v. Department for Employment & Learning: Unambiguous Selection Criteria in Public Procurement

Date: Jan 25, 2012

Clinton v. Department for Employment & Learning: Unambiguous Selection Criteria in Public Procurement Introduction The case of Clinton (t/a Oriel Training Services) v. Department for Employment &...

Establishing 'Centre of Main Interests' in Cross-Border Insolvency: Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Ltd v. Quinn ([2012] NICh 1)

Date: Jan 11, 2012

Establishing 'Centre of Main Interests' in Cross-Border Insolvency: Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Ltd v. Quinn ([2012] NICh 1) Introduction The case of Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Ltd v....

Procedural Fairness and Regulatory Impact Assessment in Drug Tariff Decisions: CPNI v Department [2011] NIQB 132

Date: Dec 24, 2011

Procedural Fairness and Regulatory Impact Assessment in Drug Tariff Decisions: CPNI v Department [2011] NIQB 132 Introduction The case of CPNI, Re Judicial Review [2011] NIQB 132 involves a legal...

Proper Handling of Disputed Factual Basis in Guilty Pleas: Insights from R v Caswell [2011] NICA 71

Date: Dec 17, 2011

Proper Handling of Disputed Factual Basis in Guilty Pleas: Insights from R v Caswell [2011] NICA 71 Introduction The case of R v Caswell [2011] NICA 71 is a pivotal judgment from the Court of Appeal...

Judicial Review of Coroner's Discretion in Absence of a Body: Howard v. Coroner [2011] NIQB 125

Date: Dec 7, 2011

Judicial Review of Coroner's Discretion in Absence of a Body: Howard v. Coroner [2011] NIQB 125 Introduction The case of Howard, Re Judicial Review ([2011] NIQB 125) addresses the complexities...