Northern Ireland Case Commentaries

Set Aside of Statutory Demand Based on Substantial Dispute: Allen v. Burke Construction Ltd ([2010] NICh 9)

Date: May 26, 2010

Set Aside of Statutory Demand Based on Substantial Dispute: Allen v. Burke Construction Ltd ([2010] NICh 9) Introduction Allen v. Burke Construction Ltd is a pivotal case decided by the High Court of...

Establishing Absolute Duty for Adequate Domiciliary Care under the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act: Insights from LW v Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Date: May 20, 2010

Establishing Absolute Duty for Adequate Domiciliary Care under the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act: Insights from LW v Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Introduction LW's Judicial Review...

Limits of Judicial Review in Decisions Not to Prosecute: Insights from McCabe, Re Judicial Review [2010] NIQB 58

Date: Apr 28, 2010

Limits of Judicial Review in Decisions Not to Prosecute: Insights from McCabe, Re Judicial Review [2010] NIQB 58 Introduction In the landmark case McCabe, Re Judicial Review ([2010] NIQB 58), the...

Strengthening Environmental Assessments in Planning Permissions: Insights from Sandale Developments Ltd, Re Judicial Review ([2010] NIQB 43)

Date: Apr 1, 2010

Strengthening Environmental Assessments in Planning Permissions: Insights from Sandale Developments Ltd, Re Judicial Review ([2010] NIQB 43) Introduction The case of Sandale Developments Ltd, Re...

Sentencing Guidelines for Causing Death by Careless Driving: Analysis of Doole, R v ([2010] NICA 11)

Date: Mar 27, 2010

Sentencing Guidelines for Causing Death by Careless Driving: Analysis of Doole, R v ([2010] NICA 11) Introduction The case of Doole, R v ([2010] NICA 11) marks a significant precedent in Northern...

Balancing Open Justice and Individual Rights: Analysis of R A, Re Judicial Review ([2010] NIQB 27)

Date: Feb 27, 2010

Balancing Open Justice and Individual Rights: Analysis of R A, Re Judicial Review ([2010] NIQB 27) Introduction The case of R A, Re Judicial Review ([2010] NIQB 27) before the High Court of Justice...

Re Judicial Review: Establishing the Finality of High Court Decisions in Northern Ireland

Date: Feb 9, 2010

Re Judicial Review: Establishing the Finality of High Court Decisions in Northern Ireland Introduction Re Judicial Review ([2010] NIQB 12) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the High Court of Justice...

Credibility and Delay in Personal Injury Claims Involving Minors: Insights from Thornton v. Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Date: Jan 12, 2010

Credibility and Delay in Personal Injury Claims Involving Minors: Insights from Thornton v. Northern Ireland Housing Executive ([2010] NIQB 4) Introduction The case of Thornton v. Northern Ireland...

Turley v. Black & Anor ([2010] NIQB 1) - Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Jan 8, 2010

Turley v. Black & Anor ([2010] NIQB 1) - Comprehensive Legal Commentary Introduction Turley v. Black & Anor ([2010] NIQB 1) is a significant judgment from the High Court of Justice in Northern...

Judicial Review Not Amenable for Management Decisions under PSNI's Service Confidence Procedure

Date: Dec 12, 2009

Judicial Review Not Amenable for Management Decisions under PSNI's Service Confidence Procedure Introduction The case JR 26, Re Judicial Review ([2009] NIQB 101) was adjudicated by WEATHERUP J at the...

Establishing Liability for Psychiatric Injury from Occupational Health Risks: Fryers v. Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

Date: Dec 8, 2009

Establishing Liability for Psychiatric Injury from Occupational Health Risks: Fryers v. Belfast Health & Social Care Trust Introduction The case of Fryers v. Belfast Health & Social Care Trust...

McCartney Case: Balancing Rehabilitation and Public Protection in Child Indecent Image Offenses

Date: Oct 31, 2009

McCartney Case: Balancing Rehabilitation and Public Protection in Child Indecent Image Offenses Introduction The McCartney case, officially titled McCartney, Attorney General's Reference (No. 8 of...

Set Aside of Default Judgment: Insights from Bank of Ireland v. Coulson ([2009] NIQB 96)

Date: Oct 30, 2009

Set Aside of Default Judgment: Insights from Bank of Ireland v. Coulson ([2009] NIQB 96) Introduction Bank of Ireland v. Coulson ([2009] NIQB 96) is a significant case decided by the High Court of...

Establishing Reasonable Grounds and Procedural Fairness in Unfair Dismissal Cases: Insights from Rogan v South Eastern Health And Social Care Trust

Date: Oct 14, 2009

Establishing Reasonable Grounds and Procedural Fairness in Unfair Dismissal Cases: Insights from Rogan v South Eastern Health And Social Care Trust Introduction Rogan v South Eastern Health And...

Armstrong v Chief Constable: Tribunal's Interpretation of Direct and Indirect Sex Discrimination in PPE Provision

Date: Aug 4, 2009

Armstrong v Chief Constable: Tribunal's Interpretation of Direct and Indirect Sex Discrimination in PPE Provision Introduction The case of Armstrong v. Chief Constable of the Police Service for...

Salt v. Helley [2009] NIQB 69: Reinforcing Agents' Duty of Loyalty and the Imperative to Avoid Conflicting Commercial Interests

Date: Jul 30, 2009

Salt v. Helley [2009] NIQB 69: Reinforcing Agents' Duty of Loyalty and the Imperative to Avoid Conflicting Commercial Interests Introduction Salt v. Helley ([2009] NIQB 69) is a pivotal case...

Addressing Judicial Bias in Coroners' Inquests: Jordan v. Senior Coroner [2009] NIQB 76

Date: Jul 18, 2009

Addressing Judicial Bias in Coroners' Inquests: Jordan v. Senior Coroner [2009] NIQB 76 Introduction The case of Jordan v. Senior Coroner, reported as [2009] NIQB 76, centers on a judicial review...

Hart v. Judicial Review: Enhanced Scrutiny of Prisoner Association Restrictions Under Rule 32

Date: Jun 20, 2009

Hart v. Judicial Review: Enhanced Scrutiny of Prisoner Association Restrictions Under Rule 32 Introduction Hart v. Judicial Review ([2009] NIQB 57) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the High Court of...

Fulton, R v (2009) NICA 39: Landmark Ruling on Abuse of Process and Evidence Admissibility in Terrorism Cases

Date: Jun 20, 2009

Fulton, R v (2009) NICA 39: Landmark Ruling on Abuse of Process and Evidence Admissibility in Terrorism Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Fulton, R v (2009) NICA 39, the Court of Appeal in...

Liability for Terrorist Acts under Tort Law: Breslin v. McKenna and Others (2009)

Date: Jun 9, 2009

Liability for Terrorist Acts under Tort Law: Breslin v. McKenna and Others (2009) Introduction The case of Breslin & Ors v. McKenna & Ors (2009) serves as a pivotal legal examination of applying tort...