Castellucci v Gender Recognition Panel: Reaffirming the Binary Framework in Foreign-Acquired Gender Recognition Introduction The case of Castellucci, R (On the Application Of) v Gender Recognition...
Boyd v Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland: Article 158A Allows “Variation by Addition” of the Sentencing Package, But Only Where Reopening is Prompt and in the Interests of Justice 1....
Establishing Judicial Accountability: Correcting Sentence Leniency in Robbery Cases Introduction This commentary reviews the judgment of Mohamed, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 235) delivered by the England...
New Precedent on Statutory Maximum Limits in Extended Sentencing for Child Sexual Offences Introduction The judgment in BVQ, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 270), delivered by the England and Wales Court of...
New Sentencing Paradigm: Integrating Culpable Delay as a Distinct Mitigating Factor in Affray Offences Introduction The case of McGinley, R. v ([2025] NICA 11) before the Court of Appeal in Northern...
Establishing a New Sentencing Paradigm for Non-Fatal Strangulation and Domestic Abuse in Northern Ireland Introduction The case of Haughey, R. v ([2025] NICA 10) marks a significant development in...
Establishing Temporal Limits on Corroborative Evidence of Distress in Sexual Offence Cases Introduction The Judgment in the case of Appeal against Conviction by Peter McGuiness against HMA ([2025]...
Express Assumption of Liabilities in Business Conversions: A Landmark Clarification on Novation under Scots Law Introduction The case of Andrew Marr International Limited against Mackinnons...
Risk Mitigation and Proportionality in Child Placement Orders: A New Standard under CA 1989 Introduction This commentary examines the Court of Appeal’s decision in M (Care Order: Risk: Family...
Separate Insured Limits in Composite Policies and the Concurrency of Causation in Furlough Benefit Assessments Introduction In Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE & Ors v Bath Racecourse Company Ltd &...
Managing Late Amendment Applications and Joinder of New Defendants in Complex Defamation Litigation Introduction This commentary examines the Court of Appeal decision in Clarke v Guardian News &...
Effective Exercise of Break Clauses in Commercial Leases: The Landlord’s Duty to Cooperate Introduction This commentary offers an in-depth analysis of a comprehensive judgment concerning the exercise...
Establishing the Threshold of “Particular Vulnerability” in Sexual Assault Sentencing Introduction The judgment in Boltaev, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 207) represents a significant development in the...
Establishing the Grave Risk Defence in International Child Abduction: Balancing Domestic Violence, Rape Allegations, and the Best Interests of the Child 1. Introduction The Judgment in M.C.A. v...
Judicial Discretion at the Cusp of Manslaughter Culpability: Establishing the Boundary Between Category B and Category C Introduction The case of Tudor, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 225) presents a...
Judicial Restraint After a Remedial Order: No “Levelling Up” Beyond Parliament’s Chosen Retrospective Date for Bereavement Benefits 1. Introduction AD & Anor v Department for Communities [2025] NICA...
Extradition under TCAWs: Establishing a New Standard of Good Faith in UK Surrender Cases Introduction The Judgment in Minister for Justice v Curtin (Approved) ([2025] IEHC 145) delivered by Mr....
Enhanced Enforcement Mechanisms for Civil Contempt: Establishing Conditional Garnishee Orders Introduction The case of Board of Management of Wilson's Hospital School v Burke [No.3] ([2025] IEHC 104)...
New Judicial Precedent: Conditional Approval for Debt Trading by Committee Members under Enhanced Safeguards Introduction The judgment in GTLK Europe Designated Activity Company [In Liquidation] v...
Distinguishing Pre‐Commencement Delay in Cost Taxation: New Precedents on Mutual Set‐Off and Judicial Review Introduction The judgment in Thiebault Enterprise Ltd & Anor v County Registrar for Galway...