Northern Ireland Case Commentaries

Clarifying the Application of Policy CTY8 on Ribbon Development: Duff [2024] NICA 42

Date: Apr 4, 2024

Clarifying the Application of Policy CTY8 on Ribbon Development: Duff [2024] NICA 42 Introduction Duff, Application for Judicial Review ([2024] NICA 42) is a landmark judgment by the Court of Appeal...

Playfair v The King [2024] NICA 21: Establishing Precedence on Extended Custodial Sentences in Sexual Offenses and Blackmail

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Playfair v The King [2024] NICA 21: Establishing Precedence on Extended Custodial Sentences in Sexual Offenses and Blackmail Introduction The case of Playfair, R. v (Rev1) [2024] NICA 21 adjudicated...

Enhancing Sentencing Standards: Coyle v The King [2024] NICA 22

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Enhancing Sentencing Standards: Coyle v The King [2024] NICA 22 Introduction The case of Coyle, R. v The King [2024] NICA 22 represents a significant appellate decision by the Court of Appeal in...

Security for Costs in Appellate Proceedings: Insights from Moffatt v Hamill [2024] NICA 26

Date: Mar 20, 2024

Security for Costs in Appellate Proceedings: Insights from Moffatt v Hamill [2024] NICA 26 Introduction Moffatt v Hamill [2024] NICA 26 is a significant appellate judgment delivered by the Court of...

Reaffirming Security for Costs and Misuse of Legal Process: Moffatt v Hamill [2024] NICA 40

Date: Mar 20, 2024

Reaffirming Security for Costs and Misuse of Legal Process: Moffatt v Hamill [2024] NICA 40 Introduction Moffatt v Hamill ([2024] NICA 40) is a significant appellate decision delivered by the Court...

Application of the Totality Principle in Prolonged Sexual Offences: Analysis of Hutton v The King [2024] NICA 19

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Application of the Totality Principle in Prolonged Sexual Offences: Analysis of Hutton v The King [2024] NICA 19 Introduction The case of Hutton v The King ([2024] NICA 19) adjudicated by the Court...

McLaughlin v Causeway Coast and Glens: Affirming Local Planning Authority Discretion in Renewable Energy Developments

Date: Mar 5, 2024

McLaughlin v Causeway Coast and Glens: Affirming Local Planning Authority Discretion in Renewable Energy Developments Introduction McLaughlin v Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council ([2024] NICA...

Clarifying the Power to Impose Compensation Orders Post-Sentencing: The Public Prosecution Service v Boyd [2024] NICA 17

Date: Mar 1, 2024

Clarifying the Power to Impose Compensation Orders Post-Sentencing: The Public Prosecution Service v Boyd [2024] NICA 17 Introduction In the appellate case of The Public Prosecution Service v Boyd...

Northern Health and Social Care Trust v Review Tribunal: Upholding Evaluative Judgement in Deprivation of Liberty Authorizations

Date: Feb 29, 2024

Northern Health and Social Care Trust v Review Tribunal: Upholding Evaluative Judgement in Deprivation of Liberty Authorizations Introduction The case of Northern Health and Social Care Trust v...

Gerard Adams' Application: Establishing the Academic Nature of Judicial Appeals in Post-Legislative Context

Date: Feb 27, 2024

Gerard Adams' Application: Establishing the Academic Nature of Judicial Appeals in Post-Legislative Context Introduction The case of Gerard Adams' Application ([2024] NICA 15) before the Court of...

Balancing Jury Requests for Replay of After the Battle Evidence: Insights from LT v The King [2024] NICA 16

Date: Feb 24, 2024

Balancing Jury Requests for Replay of After the Battle Evidence: Insights from LT v The King [2024] NICA 16 Introduction The case of LT v The King [2024] NICA 16 is a significant appellate decision...

Upholding the Brecknell Test: Comprehensive Analysis of Cameron v PSNI and PONI [2024] NICA 14

Date: Feb 21, 2024

Court of Appeal Upholds Strict Application of Brecknell Test in Cameron v PSNI and PONI [2024] NICA 14 Introduction The case of Cameron v Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and Police...

Affirming the Necessity of Custodial Sentences in High Harm Child Abuse Cases: Analysis of TF, R. v ([2024] NICA 13)

Date: Feb 17, 2024

Affirming the Necessity of Custodial Sentences in High Harm Child Abuse Cases: Analysis of TF, R. v ([2024] NICA 13) Introduction The case of The King v TF, [2024] NICA 13, adjudicated by the Court...

Sentencing Flexibility Affirmed in Sexual Assault of Minors: The King's Bench Appeal [2024] NICA 9

Date: Feb 10, 2024

Sentencing Flexibility Affirmed in Sexual Assault of Minors: The King's Bench Appeal [2024] NICA 9 Introduction The King's Bench Appeal [2024] NICA 9 presents a pivotal moment in the jurisprudence...

Establishing the Article 15A Sentencing Regime’s Alignment with Article 7 ECHR: Insights from [2024] NICA 11 Perry

Date: Feb 3, 2024

Establishing the Article 15A Sentencing Regime’s Alignment with Article 7 ECHR: Insights from [2024] NICA 11 Perry Introduction The case of R. v Nuala Perry, ([2024] NICA 11), adjudicated by the...

Reaffirming Possession Standards in Firearms Offences: The King v Paul Martin McKerr [2024] NICA 8

Date: Feb 2, 2024

Reaffirming Possession Standards in Firearms Offences: The King v Paul Martin McKerr [2024] NICA 8 Introduction The case of The King v Paul Martin McKerr ([2024] NICA 8) is a pivotal decision...

Defining the Scope of Anti-Discrimination Protections in Political Party Candidate Selection and Upholding Procedural Integrity: Wilson v Alliance Party of Northern Ireland

Date: Jan 27, 2024

Defining the Scope of Anti-Discrimination Protections in Political Party Candidate Selection and Upholding Procedural Integrity Introduction Wilson v Alliance Party of Northern Ireland ([2024] NICA...

Establishing Jurisdictional Limits on Police Misconduct Proceedings: Watson v Police Service of Northern Ireland ([2024] NICA 7)

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Establishing Jurisdictional Limits on Police Misconduct Proceedings: Watson v Police Service of Northern Ireland ([2024] NICA 7) Introduction Watson v Police Service of Northern Ireland ([2024] NICA...

Balancing Article 28 and Fair Trial Rights: R v LT [2024] NICA 64

Date: Jan 23, 2024

Balancing Article 28 and Fair Trial Rights: R v LT [2024] NICA 64 Introduction R v LT [2024] NICA 64 is a landmark judgment by the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland that scrutinizes the interplay...

Extinction of Appeal by Operation of Law: McCloskey v General Medical Council [2024] NICA 6

Date: Jan 20, 2024

Extinction of Appeal by Operation of Law: McCloskey v General Medical Council [2024] NICA 6 Introduction McCloskey v General Medical Council ([2024] NICA 6) is a pivotal case heard by the Court of...