Northern Ireland Case Commentaries

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...

Impact of Hypoglycaemia on Evidence Reliability: Comprehensive Commentary on R v. Green ([2002] NICA 14)

Date: Mar 9, 2002

Impact of Hypoglycaemia on Evidence Reliability: Comprehensive Commentary on R v. Green ([2002] NICA 14) Introduction The case of R v. Green ([2002] NICA 14) presents a pivotal moment in Northern...

Clarifying 'Supervised Study' in Invalid Care Allowance Claims: Wright-Turner v. Department for Social Development [2002] NICA 2

Date: Jan 12, 2002

Clarifying 'Supervised Study' in Invalid Care Allowance Claims: Wright-Turner v. Department for Social Development [2002] NICA 2 Introduction The case of Wright-Turner v. Department for Social...

Standard of Proof in Forfeiture Proceedings and Procedural Flexibility under Human Rights: Foyle Commission v. McGillion [2002] NICA 3

Date: Jan 12, 2002

Standard of Proof in Forfeiture Proceedings and Procedural Flexibility under Human Rights: Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission v. McGillion [2002] NICA 3 Introduction The case of Foyle,...

Upholding Ministerial Discretion: Interpretation of Planning Policy and Bias in Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce & Ors [2001] NICA 6

Date: Mar 1, 2001

Upholding Ministerial Discretion: Interpretation of Planning Policy and Bias in Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce & Ors [2001] NICA 6 Introduction The case of Belfast Chamber of Trade and...

Ensuring Statutory Purpose: Judicial Review of Discretion under Section 52, Northern Ireland Act 1998

Date: Jan 31, 2001

Ensuring Statutory Purpose: Judicial Review of Discretion under Section 52, Northern Ireland Act 1998 Introduction The case of Brun, Re Application for Judicial Review ([2001] NIQB 3) presents a...

Extending Equal Pay and Discrimination Protections to Statutory Office Holders through Community Law Supremacy

Date: Apr 13, 2000

Extending Equal Pay and Discrimination Protections to Statutory Office Holders through Community Law Supremacy Introduction The case of Perceval-Price, Davey and Brown v. Department of Economic...

Chief Constable v. Sergeant A: Clarifying Material Differences in Religious Discrimination Claims

Date: Jan 27, 2000

Chief Constable v. Sergeant A: Clarifying Material Differences in Religious Discrimination Claims Introduction The case of Chief Constable Of The Royal Ulster Constabulary v. Sergeant A ([2000] NICA...

Balancing Custodial and Probation Elements: Insights from R v McDonnell [2000] NICA 37

Date: Jan 15, 2000

Balancing Custodial and Probation Elements: Insights from R v McDonnell ([2000] NICA 37) Introduction The case of R v McDonnell ([2000] NICA 37) serves as a pivotal reference in Northern Ireland...

Reimbursement of Accommodation Costs and Entitlement to Attendance Allowance under Regulation 8(6) of the 1992 Regulations

Date: Dec 16, 1999

Reimbursement of Accommodation Costs and Entitlement to Attendance Allowance under Regulation 8(6) of the 1992 Regulations Introduction The case of Chief Adjudication Office v. Creighton ([1999] NICA...

R v McKeown: Establishing Precedent on Exclusion of Self-Incriminating Statements Due to Code of Practice Breaches

Date: Oct 26, 1999

R v McKeown: Establishing Precedent on Exclusion of Self-Incriminating Statements Due to Code of Practice Breaches Introduction The case of R v McKeown ([1999] NICA 12) represents a significant...

Abuse of Court Process in Parallel Proceedings: Insights from Lough Neagh Exploration Ltd v Morrice [1999] NICA 8

Date: Jul 3, 1999

Abuse of Court Process in Parallel Proceedings: Insights from Lough Neagh Exploration Ltd v. Morrice [1999] NICA 8 Introduction Lough Neagh Exploration Ltd v. Morrice ([1999] NICA 8) is a pivotal...

Farrell v Parades Commission: Clarifying Judicial Review Leave and Good Faith Standards in Northern Ireland

Date: Jun 30, 1999

Farrell v Parades Commission: Clarifying Judicial Review Leave and Good Faith Standards in Northern Ireland Introduction In the case of Farrell, In re [1999] NIJB 143, adjudicated by the Court of...

Clinton v. Chief Constable [1999] NI 215: Establishing Guidelines for Damages in Wrongful Arrest Cases

Date: Jun 26, 1999

Clinton v. Chief Constable [1999] NI 215: Establishing Guidelines for Damages in Wrongful Arrest Cases Introduction The case of Clinton v. Chief Constable [1999] NI 215 was adjudicated by the Court...

Judicial Review of Abuse of Process: Director of Public Prosecutions v James Mills

Date: Feb 6, 1999

Judicial Review of Abuse of Process: Director of Public Prosecutions for NI v James Mills ([1999] NIQB 3) Introduction The case of Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland v James Mills...