Northern Ireland Case Commentaries

Ramsbottom v. Coroner: Judicial Affirmation of Evidential Relevance in Inquests

Date: May 27, 2009

Ramsbottom v. Coroner: Judicial Affirmation of Evidential Relevance in Inquests Introduction The case of Ramsbottom v. Coroner ([2009] NIQB 55) presents a pivotal examination of the boundaries...

Determining Costs on Appeal: Insights from Gilheaney v. McGovern & Anor ([2009] NIQB 46)

Date: May 14, 2009

Determining Costs on Appeal: Insights from Gilheaney v. McGovern & Anor ([2009] NIQB 46) Introduction The case of Gilheaney v. McGovern & Anor ([2009] NIQB 46) was adjudicated in the High Court of...

Ministerial Decision-Making and Procedural Fairness: Insights from Solinas v. Judicial Review [2009] NIQB 43

Date: May 1, 2009

Ministerial Decision-Making and Procedural Fairness: Insights from Solinas v. Judicial Review [2009] NIQB 43 Introduction The case of Solinas v. Judicial Review [2009] NIQB 43 addresses critical...

Reinforcing Procedures for Ex Parte Applications and Minors' Representation in Domestic Violence Orders: An Analysis of RH & Ors v. IH [2009]

Date: Apr 5, 2009

Reinforcing Procedures for Ex Parte Applications and Minors' Representation in Domestic Violence Orders: An Analysis of RH & Ors v. IH [2009] Introduction The case of RH & Ors v. IH [2009] NIFam 17...

Disclosure Obligations of Public Representatives: Insights from Paisley Junior, Re ([2009] NIQB 40)

Date: Apr 4, 2009

Disclosure Obligations of Public Representatives: Insights from Paisley Junior, Re ([2009] NIQB 40) Introduction The case of Paisley Junior, Re ([2009] NIQB 40) adjudicated by the High Court of...

Judicial Review Standards for Arrests: Alexander & Ors v High Court of Justice [2009] NIQB 20

Date: Mar 6, 2009

Judicial Review Standards for Arrests: Alexander & Ors v High Court of Justice [2009] NIQB 20 Introduction The case of Alexander & Ors v High Court of Justice ([2009] NIQB 20) was adjudicated in the...

McCall v. HMRC: Defining Investment vs. Business Relief in Agricultural Land

Date: Feb 26, 2009

McCall v. HM Revenue & Customs: Defining Investment vs. Business Relief in Agricultural Land Introduction The case of McCall & Anor v. HM Revenue & Customs ([2009] NICA 12) addresses a pivotal issue...

Federal Security Services Ltd v. The Northern Ireland Court Service: Establishing Rigorous Compliance Standards in Public Procurement

Date: Feb 20, 2009

Federal Security Services Ltd v. The Northern Ireland Court Service: Establishing Rigorous Compliance Standards in Public Procurement Introduction The case of Federal Security Services Ltd v. The...

Admissibility of Hearsay Evidence in Criminal Proceedings: R v Brown [2009] NICC 11

Date: Jan 29, 2009

Admissibility of Hearsay Evidence in Criminal Proceedings: R v Brown [2009] NICC 11 Introduction R v Brown is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Crown Court for Northern Ireland on January 28, 2009....

Callaghan v. Independent News & Media Ltd: Balancing Privacy Rights and Freedom of Expression in the Publication of Criminal Photographs

Date: Jan 8, 2009

Callaghan v. Independent News & Media Ltd: Balancing Privacy Rights and Freedom of Expression in the Publication of Criminal Photographs Introduction The case of Callaghan v. Independent News & Media...

Informed and Voluntary Consent in Extradition: Ballan v High Court of Justice [2008] NIQB 140

Date: Dec 9, 2008

Informed and Voluntary Consent in Extradition: Ballan v High Court of Justice [2008] NIQB 140 Introduction The case of Ballan v High Court of Justice [2008] NIQB 140 serves as a pivotal judicial...

Safeguarding Fairness in Inquest Proceedings: Comprehensive Commentary on Siberry, Re Judicial Review [2008] NIQB 147

Date: Dec 5, 2008

Safeguarding Fairness in Inquest Proceedings: Comprehensive Commentary on Siberry, Re Judicial Review [2008] NIQB 147 Introduction The case of Siberry, Re Judicial Review [2008] NIQB 147 arose in the...

Montgomery v HM Prison Maghaberry: Establishing Principles for Crediting Remand Time in Overlapping Sentences

Date: Nov 13, 2008

Montgomery v HM Prison Maghaberry: Establishing Principles for Crediting Remand Time in Overlapping Sentences Introduction Montgomery v HM Prison Maghaberry [2008] NIQB 130 is a pivotal case...

Set-Aside Remedies in Framework Agreement Breaches Under Public Contracts Regulations 2006

Date: Oct 31, 2008

Set-Aside Remedies in Framework Agreement Breaches Under Public Contracts Regulations 2006 Introduction The case of McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd v. Department of Finance & Personnel ([2008] NIQB 122)...

Defining the Bounds of Industrial Tribunal Jurisdiction in Sex Discrimination Cases: Peifer v. Castlederg High School ([2008] NICA 49)

Date: Oct 31, 2008

Defining the Bounds of Industrial Tribunal Jurisdiction in Sex Discrimination Cases: Peifer v. Castlederg High School ([2008] NICA 49) 1. Introduction Peifer v. Castlederg High School is a landmark...

Disapplying Limitation Periods Due to Solicitor-Induced Delays: Insights from Walker v. Stewart [2008] NIQB 109

Date: Oct 15, 2008

Disapplying Limitation Periods Due to Solicitor-Induced Delays: Insights from Walker v. Stewart [2008] NIQB 109 Introduction Walker v. Stewart [2008] NIQB 109 is a significant decision by the High...

Framework Agreement Procurement and the Most Economically Advantageous Offer Standard

Date: Oct 4, 2008

Framework Agreement Procurement and the Most Economically Advantageous Offer Standard Introduction The case of Henry Bros (Magherafelt) Ltd & Ors v. Department of Education for Northern Ireland...

Dobbin v. Citybus Ltd: Establishing the Boundaries of Reasonable Employer Responses in Harassment Claims

Date: Sep 23, 2008

Dobbin v. Citybus Ltd: Establishing the Boundaries of Reasonable Employer Responses in Harassment Claims Introduction Dobbin v. Citybus Ltd ([2008] NICA 42) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court...

Disclosure of Investigating Officer's Reports in Coroner's Inquests: Insights from Chief Constable PSNI, Re Judicial Review [2008] NIQB 100

Date: Sep 20, 2008

Disclosure of Investigating Officer's Reports in Coroner's Inquests: Insights from Chief Constable PSNI, Re Judicial Review [2008] NIQB 100 Introduction The case of Chief Constable PSNI, Re Judicial...

Expanding the Scope of Compensation: Interpretation of 'Miscarriage of Justice' in Boyle v Re Application for Judicial Review [2008] NICA 35

Date: Jul 22, 2008

Expanding the Scope of Compensation: Interpretation of 'Miscarriage of Justice' in Boyle v Re Application for Judicial Review [2008] NICA 35 Introduction Boyle v Re Application for Judicial Review...