Northern Ireland Case Commentaries

Reevaluating Credibility Standards: Casey v. The General Medical Council [2011] NIQB 95

Date: Oct 20, 2011

Reevaluating Credibility Standards: Casey v. The General Medical Council [2011] NIQB 95 Introduction Case: Dr Leo Joseph Casey v. The General Medical Council Court: High Court of Justice in Northern...

Re-examining Regulation 29: HA v. Department for Social Development (ESA) [2011] NICom 213

Date: Oct 15, 2011

Re-examining Regulation 29: HA v. Department for Social Development (ESA) [2011] NICom 213 Introduction The case of HA v. Department for Social Development (Employment and Support Allowance) (ESA)...

R v Crolly [2011] NICA 58: Reinforcing Sentencing Guidelines for Manslaughter by Diminished Responsibility in Northern Ireland

Date: Sep 28, 2011

R v Crolly [2011] NICA 58: Reinforcing Sentencing Guidelines for Manslaughter by Diminished Responsibility in Northern Ireland Introduction The case of R v Crolly [2011] NICA 58 before the Court of...

Framework Agreement Procurement and Price Competitiveness: Analyzing Henry Brothers (Magherafelt) Ltd v Department of Education for Northern Ireland ([2011] NICA 59)

Date: Sep 27, 2011

Framework Agreement Procurement and Price Competitiveness: Analyzing Henry Brothers (Magherafelt) Ltd v Department of Education for Northern Ireland ([2011] NICA 59) Introduction The case of Henry...

Assessing Damages in Misuse of Private Information: McGaughey v. Sunday Newspapers Ltd [2011] NICA 51

Date: Sep 17, 2011

Assessing Damages in Misuse of Private Information: McGaughey v. Sunday Newspapers Ltd [2011] NICA 51 Introduction The case of McGaughey v. Sunday Newspapers Ltd ([2011] NICA 51) adjudicated by the...

Refining the Test for Dangerousness: Owens v R [2011] NICA 48 and the Interpretation of Serious Harm under the Criminal Justice (NI) Order 2008

Date: Sep 13, 2011

Refining the Test for Dangerousness: Owens v R [2011] NICA 48 and the Interpretation of Serious Harm under the Criminal Justice (NI) Order 2008 Introduction Owens v R [2011] NICA 48 is a pivotal case...

Court Refutes Misuse of Interim Relief Mechanism under Public Contracts Regulations: First4skills Ltd v. DEML

Date: Jul 1, 2011

Court Refutes Misuse of Interim Relief Mechanism under Public Contracts Regulations: First4skills Ltd v. DEML Introduction The case of First4skills Ltd v. Department for Employment and Learning...

Constructive Dismissal and Tribunal Jurisdiction: Insights from Rooney-Telford v. New Look Retailers Ltd [2011] NICA 26

Date: Jun 28, 2011

Constructive Dismissal and Tribunal Jurisdiction: Insights from Rooney-Telford v. New Look Retailers Ltd [2011] NICA 26 Introduction The case of Rooney-Telford v. New Look Retailers Ltd ([2011] NICA...

Refining Minimum Term Sentencing: Insights from R v Morrin, R [2011] NICA 24

Date: Jun 24, 2011

Refining Minimum Term Sentencing: Insights from R v Morrin, R [2011] NICA 24 Introduction The case of R v Morrin, R [2011] NICA 24 was adjudicated by the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland on June...

Supersession of Incapacity Benefit Decisions and the Relevance of Previous Assessments: JC v. Department for Social Development (IB)

Date: Jun 23, 2011

Supersession of Incapacity Benefit Decisions and the Relevance of Previous Assessments: JC v. Department for Social Development (IB) ([2011] NICom 177) Introduction The case of JC v. Department for...

McAteer v. Kirkpatrick [2011] NIQB 52: Clarifying Mitigation and Appeal Rights in Credit Hire Disputes

Date: Jun 18, 2011

McAteer v. Kirkpatrick [2011] NIQB 52: Clarifying Mitigation and Appeal Rights in Credit Hire Disputes Introduction The case of McAteer v. Kirkpatrick ([2011] NIQB 52) adjudicated by the High Court...

Balancing Open Justice and Fair Administration: Postponement Orders Under Section 4(2) Contempt of Court Act 1981 in McLuckie v Coroner for Northern Ireland

Date: Jun 11, 2011

Balancing Open Justice and Fair Administration: Postponement Orders Under Section 4(2) Contempt of Court Act 1981 in McLuckie v. The Coroner for Northern Ireland ([2011] NICA 34) Introduction...

Victimisation under Sex Discrimination Law: An Analysis of Rice v. McEvoy [2011] NICA 9

Date: May 17, 2011

Victimisation under Sex Discrimination Law: An Analysis of Rice v. McEvoy [2011] NICA 9 Introduction Rice v. McEvoy [2011] NICA 9 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of Appeal in Northern...

Recognizing Symptom Variability in Employment and Support Allowance Assessments: SAG v. Department for Social Development

Date: May 12, 2011

Recognizing Symptom Variability in Employment and Support Allowance Assessments: SAG v. Department for Social Development Introduction The case of SAG v. Department for Social Development (ESA)...

Limits of Legitimate Expectation in Community Resettlement: Analysis of JR47 v Department of Health

Date: May 8, 2011

Limits of Legitimate Expectation in Community Resettlement: Analysis of JR47 v Department of Health Introduction The judicial landscape surrounding the resettlement of individuals with learning...

Manual Dexterity Considered in ESA Activity 5 Assessments: Insights from GF v. Department for Social Development [2011] NICom 160

Date: Apr 9, 2011

Manual Dexterity Considered in ESA Activity 5 Assessments: Insights from GF v. Department for Social Development (ESA) (Rev 1) [2011] NICom 160 Introduction The case of GF v. Department for Social...

Procedural Fairness in Parole Board Reviews: Reilly Judgment Establishes Criteria for Oral Hearings

Date: Apr 7, 2011

Procedural Fairness in Parole Board Reviews: Reilly Judgment Establishes Criteria for Oral Hearings Introduction The case of Reilly, Re Judicial Review ([2011] NICA 6) represents a significant...

Protection of Privacy in Media Reporting: King v. Sunday Newspapers Ltd ([2011] NICA 8)

Date: Apr 1, 2011

Protection of Privacy in Media Reporting: King v. Sunday Newspapers Ltd ([2011] NICA 8) Introduction King v. Sunday Newspapers Ltd ([2011] NICA 8) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of Appeal...

Revisiting Police Duty of Care: A Comprehensive Analysis of Rush v Police Service of Northern Ireland

Date: Mar 23, 2011

Revisiting Police Duty of Care: A Comprehensive Analysis of Rush v Police Service of Northern Ireland Introduction Rush v Police Service of Northern Ireland & Anor ([2011] NIQB 28) is a landmark case...

Comprehensive Commentary on JR45, Re Application for Judicial Review ([2011] NIQB 17)

Date: Mar 4, 2011

Judicial Scrutiny of Mental Health Detention: An Analysis of JR45 v. Mental Health Review Tribunal Introduction The case of JR45, Re Application for Judicial Review ([2011] NIQB 17) is a pivotal...