Judicial Review of Summary Prosecutions Under Constitutional Limits: A New Precedent in Lynch v DPP & Ors Introduction The case of Lynch v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors ([2025] IEHC 159)...
The Imperative Duty of Full Disclosure in Ex Parte Applications: Precedent Set in Grimes v Cork Circuit Court Judge Introduction The judgment in Grimes v Cork Circuit Court Judge & Anor (Approved)...
The Bat Roost Harmless Error Precedent: Balancing Environmental Protection and Practical Mitigation in Development Consent Introduction The judgment in Doyle & Ors v An Bord Pleanala & Ors ([2025]...
Obligation to Exhaust Section 15A Appeal as Precondition for Judicial Review of Firearms Licence Decisions Introduction Tracey v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2025] IEHC 234 was decided by the...
New Precedent on Residual Discretion and Feasibility in Capacity Auctions Introduction This commentary examines the recent judgment in the twin actions, Kilshane Energy Ltd v EirGrid PLC & Others and...
Informed Consent and Fiduciary Disclosure: Clarifying the “Half-Secret” Commission Standard Introduction This commentary examines the Court of Appeal’s judgment in Expert Tooling And Automation Ltd v...
Recalibrating Retribution: Integrating Youth Rehabilitation into Sentencing Introduction The case before the Scottish High Court of Justiciary, "Appeal against Sentence by RH against HMA ([2025]...
Landmark Decision on Cross-Border Document Recovery via Hague Chapter II in Group Proceedings Introduction The judgment in Iain Urquhart v Stellantis Auto SAS and others by the Scottish Court of...
Inclusive Definition of Confectionery and VAT Zero-Rating: Establishing the 'Mega Marshmallows' Precedent Introduction The case of Revenue and Customs v Innovative Bites Ltd ([2025] EWCA Civ 293)...
Deliberate Inaction and the Limits of Extension: Establishing Rigorous Requirements in Citizenship Appeal Timeframes Introduction The case of F4 v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2025]...
Certification of Leave to Appeal in Planning Challenges: Delineating Pleading Requirements and Planning Judgment Introduction This commentary examines the High Court decision in Leech & Anor v An...
Proper Application of Sentencing Guidelines for Consecutive Terms Involving Arson Risking Rescue and Assault on Emergency Workers – R v Stead [2025] EWCA Crim 436 Introduction R v Stead [2025] EWCA...
Ensuring Legal Certainty: New Obligations for Timely Notification and Judicial Review under EU-Influenced Irish Planning Law Introduction The case of Thompson & Anor v An Bord Pleanala & Ors [No.4]...
Exchequer-Funded Disability Care Facilities Exempt from Commercial Rates Introduction In NUA Healthcare Services Ltd v Commissioner for Valuation; Redwood Extended Care Facility v Commissioner for...
R v Betteridge [2025] EWCA Crim 394 — Body-worn video evidence: limiting prejudice where “lies and demeanour” are relied upon 1) Introduction In R v Betteridge [2025] EWCA Crim 394, the Court of...
Clarifying Replacement Remedies versus Damages: A New Interpretation of Schedule 11 Introduction The Court of Appeal’s decision in South East Water Ltd v Elster Water Metering Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 287...
Clarifying Standing in Environmental Licensing Reviews: The Sweetman Precedent on Actio Popularis and Sufficient Interest Introduction The judgment in Sweetman v Environmental Protection Agency & Ors...
Balancing Statutory Mandamus Obligations and Resource Constraints: A New Precedent in Planning Law Introduction In the case of Protect East Meath Ltd v Meath County Council (Approved) [2025] IEHC...
New Precedent: Once-Off Lapses Meeting the Seriousness Threshold Can Constitute Poor Professional Performance Introduction The case of L v Teaching Council (Approved) [2025] IEHC 155 before the High...
New Precedent on Injunctive Relief in Protection Rights: Balancing Deportation Enforcement and Effective Remedies Introduction The judgment in the case of GT v Minister for Justice & Anor [No.2]...