Northern Ireland Case Commentaries

Reaffirmation of Established Sentencing Principles in Manslaughter: Analysis of Dodds, R. v ([2024] NICA 74)

Date: Nov 16, 2024

Reaffirmation of Established Sentencing Principles in Manslaughter: Analysis of Dodds, R. v ([2024] NICA 74) Introduction The case of Dodds, R. v ([2024] NICA 74) adjudicated by the Court of Appeal...

McAteer v Magee: The Court of Appeal Re-Affirms the Davis Principles and Sets a “Highly-Exceptional” Threshold for Injunctions that Stifle Parallel Litigation

Date: Nov 13, 2024

McAteer v Magee: The Court of Appeal Re-Affirms the Davis Principles and Sets a “Highly-Exceptional” Threshold for Injunctions that Stifle Parallel Litigation 1. Introduction McAteer v Magee & Ors...

Kovac v Crown [2024] NICA 72: Affirmation of Maximum Culpability in Dangerous Driving Causing Death

Date: Nov 6, 2024

Kovac v Crown [2024] NICA 72: Affirmation of Maximum Culpability in Dangerous Driving Causing Death Introduction In the case of Kovac, R. v King ([2024] NICA 72), the Court of Appeal in Northern...

No Legal Right for Victim Consultation on Police Bail: Arthurs v Chief Constable of PSNI [2024] NICA 70

Date: Oct 23, 2024

No Legal Right for Victim Consultation on Police Bail: Arthurs v Chief Constable of PSNI [2024] NICA 70 Introduction In the landmark case of Arthurs v Chief Constable of the Police Service of...

Whitla v The King [2024] NICA 65: Redefining Murder Sentencing Guidelines in Northern Ireland

Date: Oct 22, 2024

Whitla v The King [2024] NICA 65: Redefining Murder Sentencing Guidelines in Northern Ireland Introduction In the landmark case of Whitla, R. v The King [2024] NICA 65, the Court of Appeal in...

Establishing Sentencing Precedents in Attempted Murder: McCartney v The King [2024] NICA 66

Date: Oct 19, 2024

Establishing Sentencing Precedents in Attempted Murder: McCartney v The King [2024] NICA 66 Introduction The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland delivered a significant judgment in the case of...

Dissolution of a Corporate Entity and Its Impact on Legal Appeals: Cullen Asbestos Ltd v Rex ([2024] NICA 62)

Date: Oct 4, 2024

Dissolution of a Corporate Entity and Its Impact on Legal Appeals: Cullen Asbestos Ltd v Rex ([2024] NICA 62) Introduction The case of Cullen Asbestos Limited v Rex ([2024] NICA 62) presents a...

Safeguarding Vulnerable Defendants: The Gallagher v The King Judgment

Date: Oct 4, 2024

Safeguarding Vulnerable Defendants: The Gallagher v The King Judgment Introduction The case of The King v Ellen Pauline Teresa Gallagher ([2024] NICA 63) represents a pivotal moment in Northern...

Dillon & Ors v Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Establishing Direct Effect of the Windsor Framework and Upholding Victims' Rights

Date: Sep 21, 2024

Dillon & Ors v Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Establishing Direct Effect of the Windsor Framework and Upholding Victims' Rights Introduction The case of Dillon & Ors v Secretary of State...

Bowden v Department of Justice: Statutory Interpretation Limits on Legal Costs in Miscarriage of Justice Compensation

Date: Sep 18, 2024

Bowden v Department of Justice: Statutory Interpretation Limits on Legal Costs in Miscarriage of Justice Compensation Introduction The case of Bowden v Department of Justice ([2024] NICA 56)...

Balancing Property Rights and ECHR Protections: Insights from McDonald v Mid Ulster District Council [2024] NICA 58

Date: Aug 14, 2024

Balancing Property Rights and ECHR Protections: Insights from McDonald v Mid Ulster District Council [2024] NICA 58 Introduction McDonald v Mid Ulster District Council ([2024] NICA 58) is a pivotal...

Re Cloughvalley Stores (NI) Ltd: Strengthening Directors' Accountability and Appeal Procedures in Northern Ireland

Date: Jun 26, 2024

Re Cloughvalley Stores (NI) Ltd: Strengthening Directors' Accountability and Appeal Procedures in Northern Ireland Introduction The case of Quinn v Department for the Economy (Re Cloughvalley Stores...

Proportionality in Sexual Offences Prevention Orders: Insights from Beattie, R. v [2024] NICA 51

Date: Jun 22, 2024

Proportionality in Sexual Offences Prevention Orders: Insights from Beattie, R. v [2024] NICA 51 Introduction The case of Beattie, R. v ([2024] NICA 51) before the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland...

Strategic Significance and Community Fund Considerations in Judicial Review: Insights from No Gas Caverns Ltd v Friends of the Earth

Date: Jun 18, 2024

Strategic Significance and Community Fund Considerations in Judicial Review: Insights from No Gas Caverns Ltd v Friends of the Earth Introduction The case of No Gas Caverns Ltd and Friends of the...

Wilson v Department of Health for Northern Ireland: Establishing the Limits of SSC18 in Judicial Review

Date: Jun 12, 2024

Wilson v Department of Health for Northern Ireland: Establishing the Limits of SSC18 in Judicial Review Introduction Wilson v Department of Health for Northern Ireland ([2024] NICA 53) is a pivotal...

Empowering Magistrates: The Scope of Article 158A in Public Prosecution Service v Boyd [2024] NICA 48

Date: Jun 11, 2024

Empowering Magistrates: The Scope of Article 158A in Public Prosecution Service v Boyd [2024] NICA 48 Introduction In the landmark case of Public Prosecution Service v Boyd ([2024] NICA 48), the...

Limitation on Police Duty of Care for Omissions: Holbeach v Chief Constable of PSNI [2024] NICA 45

Date: Jun 1, 2024

Limitation on Police Duty of Care for Omissions: Holbeach v Chief Constable of PSNI [2024] NICA 45 Introduction Holbeach v Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland ([2024] NICA 45)...

Upholding Judicial Discretion on Bad Character Evidence and Jury Discharge: King v BD [2024] NICA 46

Date: Jun 1, 2024

Upholding Judicial Discretion on Bad Character Evidence and Jury Discharge: King v BD [2024] NICA 46 Introduction In the landmark case King v BD ([2024] NICA 46), the Court of Appeal in Northern...

Admissibility of Deceased Witnesses' Statements: McGlinchey v Regina [2024] NICA 43

Date: May 31, 2024

Admissibility of Deceased Witnesses' Statements: McGlinchey v Regina [2024] NICA 43 Introduction In the case of McGlinchey, R. v Regina ([2024] NICA 43), the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland...

Court of Appeal Confirms Grave Risk Exception Under Hague Convention in Child Abduction Case F v M

Date: May 16, 2024

Court of Appeal Confirms Grave Risk Exception Under Hague Convention in Child Abduction Case F v M Introduction The case of F v M (Hague Convention: Grave Risk) ([2024] NICA 38) was adjudicated by...