Northern Ireland Case Commentaries

Establishing Guidelines for Fixing Minimum Terms in Life Sentences: Insights from Doyle v. Attorney General's Reference Number 6 of 2004

Date: Sep 25, 2004

Establishing Guidelines for Fixing Minimum Terms in Life Sentences: Insights from Doyle v. Attorney General's Reference Number 6 of 2004 Introduction The case of Doyle v. Attorney General's Reference...

Enhancing Article 2 Compliance in Coroner Inquests: A Comprehensive Analysis of Jordan [2004] NICA 29

Date: Sep 11, 2004

Enhancing Article 2 Compliance in Coroner Inquests: A Comprehensive Analysis of Jordan [2004] NICA 29 Introduction The case of Jordan, Re Application for Judicial Review ([2004] NICA 29) adjudicated...

R v Z [2004]: Establishing the Proscription of the Real Irish Republican Army under the Terrorism Act 2000

Date: Jul 1, 2004

R v Z [2004]: Establishing the Proscription of the Real Irish Republican Army under the Terrorism Act 2000 Introduction The case of R v Z [2004] NICA 23 was adjudicated by the Court of Appeal in...

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Sexual Offences: Insights from Attorney General's Reference No. 2 of 2004

Date: May 1, 2004

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Sexual Offences: Insights from Attorney General's Reference No. 2 of 2004 Introduction Attorney General's Reference No. 2 of 2004 ([2004] NICA 15) is a pivotal...

Procedural Fairness in Prison Association Restrictions: Henry v NIQB [2004]

Date: Feb 26, 2004

Procedural Fairness in Prison Association Restrictions: Henry v NIQB [2004] Introduction In Henry, Re Application for Judicial Review ([2004] NIQB 11), the High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland's...

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Robery of Small Commercial Premises: Pearson Re ([2004] NICA 6)

Date: Feb 21, 2004

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Robbery of Small Commercial Premises: Pearson Re ([2004] NICA 6) Introduction The case of Pearson Re ([2004] NICA 6) before the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland...

Establishing Guidelines for Life Sentences and Minimum Terms in Northern Ireland: Analysis of McCandless, R v ([2004] NICA 1)

Date: Jan 10, 2004

Establishing Guidelines for Life Sentences and Minimum Terms in Northern Ireland: Analysis of McCandless, R v ([2004] NICA 1) Introduction The case of McCandless, R v ([2004] NICA 1) represents a...

Wallace v. Quinn [2003] NICA 48: Procedural Compliance in Appeals Under Article 146

Date: Nov 26, 2003

Wallace v. Quinn [2003] NICA 48: Procedural Compliance in Appeals Under Article 146 Introduction Wallace v. Quinn ([2003] NICA 48) is a significant appellate case heard by the Court of Appeal in...

Duty to Protect Lives Under Article 2: Scappaticci Judgment Analysis

Date: Aug 19, 2003

Duty to Protect Lives Under Article 2: Scappaticci Judgment Analysis Introduction The case of Scappaticci, Re an application for Judicial Review [2003] NIQB 56 dealt with critical issues surrounding...

Establishing Enhanced Sentencing Framework for Dangerous Driving in Northern Ireland: A Comprehensive Analysis of Re, References by Attorney General No.6 of 2003

Date: Jul 12, 2003

Establishing Enhanced Sentencing Framework for Dangerous Driving in Northern Ireland: A Comprehensive Analysis of Re, References by Attorney General No.6 of 2003 Introduction The case of Re,...

Judicial Scrutiny of Policing in Community Protests: Analysis of E v. Chief Constable and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Date: Jun 10, 2003

Judicial Scrutiny of Policing in Community Protests: Analysis of E v. Chief Constable and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Introduction The case of E, Re Application for Judicial Review...

Academic Nature of Judicial Review Applications: Insights from Nicholson's Application

Date: May 7, 2003

Academic Nature of Judicial Review Applications: Insights from Nicholson's Application Introduction The case of Nicholson's Application, Re ([2003] NIQB 30) presents a pivotal examination of the...

D v Department of Regional Development [2003] NICA 14: Affirming Strict Criteria for Standing and Anonymity in Judicial Review

Date: Apr 11, 2003

D v Department of Regional Development [2003] NICA 14: Affirming Strict Criteria for Standing and Anonymity in Judicial Review Introduction The case of D v Department of Regional Development ([2003]...

Setting Higher Category Minimum Terms in Murder Cases: R v McKeown [2003] NICC 5

Date: Apr 10, 2003

Setting Higher Category Minimum Terms in Murder Cases: R v McKeown [2003] NICC 5 Introduction The case of R v Clifford George McKeown [2003] NICC 5 represents a significant judicial decision in...

Proportionate Interference: Notification Requirements under the Sex Offenders Act 1997

Date: Apr 10, 2003

Proportionate Interference: Notification Requirements under the Sex Offenders Act 1997 Introduction The case of Gallagher, Re an Application by for Judicial Review ([2003] NIQB 26) before the High...

Validation of Irregular Service of Writs: Paterson v. Trustees for St Catherine's College

Date: Apr 9, 2003

Validation of Irregular Service of Writs: Paterson v. Trustees for St Catherine's College Introduction The case of Paterson v. Trustees for the Time Being of St Catherine's College ([2003] NIQB 25)...

Establishing Adverse Possession: Comprehensive Analysis of Faulkner, Re ([2003] NICA 5(1))

Date: Feb 8, 2003

Establishing Adverse Possession: Comprehensive Analysis of Faulkner, Re ([2003] NICA 5(1)) Introduction The case of Faulkner, Re ([2003] NICA 5(1)) presents a significant judicial examination of the...

Unduly Lenient Sentencing in Sexual Offences: Analysis of Attorney General's Reference [2002] NICA 40

Date: Sep 21, 2002

Unduly Lenient Sentencing in Sexual Offences: Analysis of Attorney General's Reference [2002] NICA 40 Introduction The case of Reference by Her Majesty's Attorney General for Northern Ireland ([2002]...

Balancing Witness Safety and Inquiry Openness: Insights from Donaghy, Re Application for Judicial Review

Date: May 9, 2002

Balancing Witness Safety and Inquiry Openness: Insights from Donaghy, Re Application for Judicial Review Introduction The case of Donaghy, Re Application for Judicial Review ([2002] NICA 25(1))...

High Court Endorses G v G Standards for Family Care Centre Appeals in Northern Ireland

Date: Apr 24, 2002

High Court Endorses G v G Standards for Family Care Centre Appeals in Northern Ireland Introduction The case McG v. McC ([2002] NIFam 10) adjudicated by the High Court of Justice in Northern...