No Automatic Abuse of Process from Repeated Possession Suits: Res judicata requires a merits decision and costs compliance preserves the right to re‑commence Introduction This commentary examines the...
McAleenon v LCCC (NICA): No Duty to Set Lifetime H2S Standards and a Discretionary, Rationality‑Reviewed Duty to Investigate Statutory Nuisance Introduction This Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland...
Woods‑Springer: Calibrating the Upper Bound of Extended Sentences in Multi‑Victim Child Sexual Offences and Reaffirming the Bar on Concurrent “Offender of Particular Concern” Sentences Citation: R v...
Apply the Totality Uplift Before the Guilty Plea Discount: Sentencing Sequence Clarified in R v Gaidamavicias & Anor [2025] EWCA Crim 1416 Introduction In R v Gaidamavicias & Anor [2025] EWCA Crim...
Non‑Opposition Is Not Concession: Negative Declarations, SLAPP Allegations and the ‘Clear Case’ Strike‑Out Threshold under Order 19 rule 28 Introduction This High Court decision, Celio Properties Ltd...
Exclusivity, Authority, and Electronic “Writing” in Land Deals New clarifications from the High Court of Ireland: (i) mere internal awareness and discussion of a rival bid during an exclusivity...
Proof, Not Interrogation: Contested SRO Breaches Require an Evidential Hearing and Strict Fairness Protections — Shields v HMA [2025] HCJAC 44 Citation: [2025] HCJAC 44 (Appeal Court, High Court of...
Inherent Jurisdiction to Compel Special Criminal Court Transcripts for Use in Criminal Appeals: “Necessary to Do Justice” and “No Relevant Legal Prejudice” Clarified Case: Keogh v Special Criminal...
Sentencing in Domestic Murder: Court of Appeal Confirms Discretionary Plea Discount (cap at one‑sixth) and Non‑Arithmetical Methodology post‑Whitla Introduction This commentary examines the Court of...
Inter Partes Discovery under O.31 r.12 confined to opposing parties: notice parties in private law must use non‑party discovery (O.31 r.29) Case: O’Sullivan & Anor v Allied Irish Bank plc & Anor;...
Unduly Lenient Means Gross Error: Court of Appeal reaffirms narrow scope of section 36 references in Category 1A child sex cases (R v Kenyon [2025] EWCA Crim 1238) Introduction This commentary...
Diaz (NICA): Abuse of the Common Travel Area is an Aggravating Factor and England & Wales Section 25 Sentencing Principles Apply in Northern Ireland Case: The King v Eric Diaz [2025] NICA 52 (Court...
Discharged Bankrupts Have No Standing to Litigate Estate-Related Claims; High Court Authorises Isaac Wunder Restraint on Collateral Attacks Case: John Gaynor v Sheridan Quinn Solicitors, Robert...
No Decision, No Chenchooliah: Prematurity and Separation of Powers in Irish Removal/Deportation Procedure Case Comment on M v Minister for Justice [2025] IEHC 494 (High Court, 12 September 2025)...
Causation-Limited “Other Resultant Losses” under the 2001 Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme Stephenson v First-Tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) [2025] EWCA Civ 1160 Introduction This...
Sentencing Beyond Guideline Ranges for Borderline Category Domestic GBH with Intent: Commentary on R v Seal [2025] EWCA Crim 1527 1. Introduction This commentary examines the decision of the England...
R v DCB [2025] EWCA Crim 1253: Late Appeals, Counsel Criticism, and Propensity-Based Bad Character in Sexual Offence Trials Court: England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) Citation:...
No Hierarchy Bar in Mutual Corroboration: Sexual Averments in Non‑Sexual Charges May Corroborate Sexual Offences (McDonald v HMA [2025] HCJAC 43) Introduction In Scott McDonald v His Majesty’s...
Planned Attempted Murder: Friendship with the Victim’s Partner Does Not Reduce Culpability Court: Court of Appeal of England and Wales, Criminal Division Neutral citation: [2025] EWCA Crim 1892 Date:...
R v Lindley [2025] EWCA Crim 1213: No Newton Hearing Where Alleged Prior False Allegations Would Not Materially Affect Sentence; Delayed “Provocation” Is Not Significant Mitigation for Attempted...