Northern Ireland Case Commentaries

King v. Sunday Newspapers Ltd [2010] NIQB 107: Establishing Boundaries on Press Publication of Private Information

Date: Sep 23, 2010

King v. Sunday Newspapers Ltd [2010] NIQB 107: Establishing Boundaries on Press Publication of Private Information Introduction King v. Sunday Newspapers Ltd [2010] NIQB 107 is a landmark case...

R v SG [2010] NICA 32: Sentencing Principles for Sexual Offences Against Children in Northern Ireland

Date: Sep 18, 2010

R v SG [2010] NICA 32: Sentencing Principles for Sexual Offences Against Children in Northern Ireland Introduction R v SG [2010] NICA 32 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of Appeal in...

Maintaining Judicial Impartiality: The Jones R v Case [2010] NICC 39

Date: Sep 11, 2010

Maintaining Judicial Impartiality: The Jones R v Case [2010] NICC 39 Introduction The judicial landscape is continually shaped by rulings that reinforce fundamental principles such as impartiality...

Impecuniosity as a Defense to Specific Performance: Analysis of Titanic Quarter Ltd v. Rowe [2010] NICh 14

Date: Aug 27, 2010

Impecuniosity as a Defense to Specific Performance: Analysis of Titanic Quarter Ltd v. Rowe [2010] NICh 14 Introduction The case of Titanic Quarter Ltd v. Rowe ([2010] NICh 14) was adjudicated in the...

High Court Lacks Jurisdiction to Revoke Bail in Extradition Matters: Ignacio De Juana Chaos v. Kingdom of Spain

Date: Jun 3, 2010

High Court Lacks Jurisdiction to Revoke Bail in Extradition Matters: Ignacio De Juana Chaos v. Kingdom of Spain Introduction The case of Ignacio De Juana Chaos v. Kingdom of Spain ([2010] NIQB 68)...

Clarifying Remedies for Unsuccessful Ex Parte Applications: Insights from Ewing v Times Newspapers Ltd [2010] NIQB 65

Date: May 28, 2010

Clarifying Remedies for Unsuccessful Ex Parte Applications: Insights from Ewing v Times Newspapers Ltd [2010] NIQB 65 1. Introduction Ewing v Times Newspapers Ltd ([2010] NIQB 65) is a pivotal case...

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...