Workability Limits on Section 28(1B) “How” Statements and a Narrow, Substance-Based View of “De-zoning” in Development Plans Case: MKN Properties Ltd & Anor v Fingal County Council (Approved) [2026]...
European Arrest Warrant: Updated Warrants, Section 20 Clarifications, and Case-Specific Medical Assurances as a Complete Answer to Articles 2–3 Risk 1) Introduction In Minister for Justice v...
Unrepresented Vulnerable Defendants Mid‑Trial: Article 6 Fairness, Bain “Ready‑Reckoner” Duties, and the Limits of Intermediary Support 1. Introduction In Rodgers, R. v (Rev2) [2026] NICA 20 (Court...
Fraudulent “Breathing Space” Moratoria as Contempt: High-Culpability Interference with Justice Warrants Immediate Custody 1. Introduction In Mavin v Wyatt [2026] EWCA Civ 585, the Court of Appeal...
When a Contract Is “Concluded” Anew for CJJA Consumer Jurisdiction: Only Variations Creating a New Legal Relationship Qualify 1) Introduction Alesayi v Bank Audi SAL [2026] EWCA Civ 551 is a...
Planning Permission and “Car‑Free” Proposals: Workability and Enforceability as a Mandatory Planning Consideration Case: Walsh v An Coismisiun Pleanala (Approved) | Citation: [2026] IEHC 286 | Court:...
Object Restrictions Require a Four-Part Contextual Test: No Presumption from “Hardcore” Labels in Selective Distribution Case: Deckers UK Ltd v Up & Running (UK) Ltd (Rev1) [2026] EWCA Civ 553 Court:...
Safety of Conviction Where (i) No Section 41 Application and (ii) Neurodivergence/Intermediary Issues: Focus on Actual Trial Impact Case: Dickens, R. v Citation: [2026] EWCA Crim 542 Court: Court of...
Mandatory interlocutory pay/reinstatement relief is unavailable where the employee resigned and the dispute is governed by statutory employment remedies Case: Murphy v ION Trading Ireland Ltd...
Employer Liability for Unassessed Manual-Handling Tasks and “Gross Carelessness” Contributory Negligence in a Kitchen Blender Injury Case: Govers v Canurie Ltd trading as McGeoughs Bar and Restaurant...
Section 12(3) HRA “More Likely Than Not” Threshold Applies to Interim Injunctions Restraining Unjustified Trade Mark Threats Case Bargain Busting Ltd v Shenzhen SKE Technology Co. Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ...
Extended Determinate Sentences for Repeat “Rolex”-Style Street Robberies on Licence: Disparity and Dangerousness 1) Introduction In R v Whittingham [2026] EWCA Crim 675, the Court of Appeal (Criminal...
Bespoke Jury Directions on “Sexual” (s.78 SOA 2003) in Alleged Medically Inappropriate Intimate Examinations 1. Introduction In R v Davis [2026] EWCA Crim 671, the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)...
Section 31 Highways Act 1981: Intermission Is Not “Interruption” and Must Be Evaluated Over the Whole 20-Year Period Case: Roxlena Ltd v The Ramblers' Association & Ors, R (On the Application Of)...
Statutory Maximum Caps the Pre‑Plea “Notional” Sentence Even Where a Lead Offence Is Used to Achieve Totality 1. Introduction In Santos, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 676, the Court of Appeal (Criminal...
Guilty Plea Credit Must Be Applied Even Where the Judge Adjusts for Time Already Served on Related Offending Case: R v Hall Neutral citation: [2026] EWCA Crim 636 Court: England and Wales Court of...
Affray Sentencing: Culpability A/Category 1 Harm May Still Warrant Suspension Where Rehabilitation Prospects and Impact on Others Justify It Case: R v Toon Citation: [2026] EWCA Crim 622 Court: Court...
Section 21A Proportionality Is Confined to “Accusation” EAWs: Article 8 and Section 25 Thresholds in Sentence-Enforcement Extradition Court: Appeal Court, High Court of Justiciary (Scotland) Neutral...
Refusing Long Extensions of Time Where No Arguable Appeal Ground Is Shown (CACD) Case: Rex v Izzet Kirmizigil [2026] EWCA Crim 638 Court: England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) Date: 6...
Permission to appeal in heavy TCC litigation: “failure to engage” does not dilute appellate restraint on findings of fact and foreign law Case Municipio de Mariana & Ors v BHP Group (UK) Ltd & Anor...