R v Howden [2026] EWCA Crim 366: Neurodiversity, Reduced Culpability, and the Proper Approach to Suspending Custody 1) Introduction Howden, R. v concerned an appeal against sentence arising from a...
Employer Liability Limited to Reasonably Foreseeable Risks: Ordinary Stair-Vacuuming Interruptions Not an Unsafe System of Work 1) Introduction Walsh v Juniper Orthodontics Limited (Approved) [2026]...
Finality of Litigation: Res Judicata/Henderson Bars Collateral Attacks and Confirms Judgment Mortgages Stand Independent of Lis Pendens 1. Introduction Gaffney and Anor v Gaffney and Anor (Approved)...
EMPA 2011 Costs Protection: A Wastewater Connection Agreement Can “Cause” Environmental Damage Even If Discharge Requires a Separate Licence 1) Introduction Friends of the Irish Environment Company...
Sanctions Designations and ECHR Article 1: No UK Jurisdiction Without Territorial Presence or Assets 1. Introduction Dana Astra Iooo (“DANA”), a Belarus-registered property developer, challenged its...
Strike-Out Where Charitable Trust Over Parish Land Is a “Mere Assertion”: Intention Must Be Credibly Evidenced 1. Introduction St Brigid's RFC Company Ltd by Guarantee v St Laurence O'Toole Diocesan...
R v Rainey & Ors [2026] NICA 8 — “Safety” (not “Unease”) as the Appellate Test; Vigilante Group Murders as “Very Serious” (20-Year) Tariff Cases Court: Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland Date: 26...
Unfair Prejudice Petitions as “Actions upon a Specialty”: Remedy-Sensitive Limitation Periods under the Limitation Act 1980 1. Introduction THG Plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd concerns a...
No Order as to Costs After Delay Strike-Out in Child-Welfare/Constitutional Litigation: Discretion Under s.169 LSRA 2015 1) Introduction D.O’H v Tusla/The Child and Family Agency [No. 2] (Approved)...
Protective Costs “Shield” for Guardians ad Litem as Legitimus Contradictor in Child-Care Judicial Review (LSRA 2015, s.168) 1) Introduction Child and Family Agency v Guardian Ad Litem and Anor...
Temporary “Review” Permissions Count as Lawful Residence for the Long-Term Undocumented Regularisation Scheme, Even Where an EU Residence Card Is Revoked ab initio 1. Introduction F.A.Y. (Nigeria)...
Delay Strike-Out in Medical Negligence: Where Inactivity Is Under Two Years, Dismissal Requires Abuse of Process or O’Domhnaill v. Merrick-Level Prejudice—Death of the Clinician Alone Is Insufficient...
Unbroken Bottle Usually Indicates Medium Culpability, but “Revenge” Can Still Justify High Culpability; Category 1 Harm Requires Particularly Grave/Permanent Effects 1) Introduction In [2026] EWCA...
International Protection Interviews: Mandatory Consideration and Recorded Response to Post-Interview Fair-Procedure Complaints 1) Introduction This judicial review in N. and Anor v An International...
Post‑Trial ADHD Diagnosis as Fresh Evidence: “Functional Effective Participation” Governs Safety Under s.23 Criminal Appeal Act 1968 Case: Pilley, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 384 Court: England and Wales...
Expert Determinations: “Manifest Error” Requires an Obvious Blunder, Not Merely a Wrong Construction of a Contractual Formula Case: WH Holding Ltd v London Stadium LLP (Formerly E20 Stadium LLP)...
Process-Claim “Result” Parameters and Appellate Restraint on Obviousness: “Lipid contains <5% organic solvent” Means the Separated Product 1. Introduction DSM IP Assets BV & Anor (“DSM”) and Mara...
Asylum Credibility Assessments Must Contain Clear Findings on Core Risk Issues: Global Credibility Is Not a Substitute for Determinations on the “Indicia of Risk” 1. Introduction AM & Anor v...
Renewed appeals after guilty pleas: strict extension-of-time scrutiny and evidencing alleged misadvice/pressure 1) Introduction R v Relton [2026] EWCA Crim 328 is a decision of the Court of Appeal...
R v France [2026] EWCA Crim 331 — Sentencing Must Give Express, Meaningful Effect to Dependent-Child Welfare and Personal Mitigation (Even Where Immediate Custody for Festival Drug Supply Remains...