Reaffirming Davis in Family Appeals: NICA’s strict approach to out‑of‑time appeals and to overseas divorces obtained without proper notice Introduction This commentary examines the Court of Appeal in...
Reaffirming Procedural Rigour under Order 41 RCC: The Impact of Belkovic v NIPSO Introduction The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland, in the case of Belkovic v Northern Ireland Public Services...
Revisiting Expressed Deterrence: Insights from Byrne v The King [2024] NICA 75 Introduction Byrne v The King [2024] NICA 75 is a significant appellate decision from the Court of Appeal in Northern...
Enforcement of Solicitors' Duty to Act with Integrity: Law Society of Northern Ireland v Mallon Introduction The case of Law Society of Northern Ireland v Mallon ([2024] NICA 76) addressed...
Enforcing Solicitors' Duty of Integrity and Transparent Billing: High Court in Law Society of NI v Mallon Introduction The case of Law Society of Northern Ireland v Mallon ([2024] NICA 76) represents...
McMinnis v Department of Health [2024] NICA 77: Defining the Boundaries of Judicial Review and Statutory Authority in Northern Ireland's Health and Social Care Policy Introduction The case of Robin...
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 1. Introduction McAteer v Magee & Ors...
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 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 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 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) Introduction The case of Cullen Asbestos Limited v Rex ([2024] NICA 62) presents a...
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 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 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 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 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 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 Introduction The case of No Gas Caverns Ltd and Friends of the...