consent-reaffirmed-as-no-defence-in-assault-occasioning-actual-bodily-harm:-hobday-v-r.-2025-ewca-crim-46 Case Commentaries

Statutory Stringency of the 14-Day Rule for Dismissing Bankruptcy Summons and Restriction on Extensions Post-Petition: Byrne v Maguire [2024] IEHC 708

Date: Dec 14, 2024

Statutory Stringency of the 14-Day Rule for Dismissing Bankruptcy Summons and Restriction on Extensions Post-Petition: Byrne v Maguire [2024] IEHC 708 Introduction Byrne v Maguire is a High Court...

Ali v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Establishing the Principle of Dependency at Application Time

Date: Dec 13, 2024

Ali v. Secretary of State for the Home Department: Establishing the Principle of Dependency at Application Time Introduction The case of Ali, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the...

Strict Compliance with Landowner Consent in Planning Permissions: Comprehensive Analysis of Minoa Ltd v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 704

Date: Dec 13, 2024

Strict Compliance with Landowner Consent in Planning Permissions: Comprehensive Analysis of Minoa Ltd v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 704 Introduction The case of Minoa LTD v An Bord Pleanála ([2024]...

Bah v Rex: Establishing the 'Acting in Concert' Principle in Gross Negligence Manslaughter

Date: Dec 13, 2024

Bah v Rex: Establishing the 'Acting in Concert' Principle in Gross Negligence Manslaughter Introduction Bah v Rex ([2024] EWCA Crim 1499) is a significant case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Affirmation of Lessee Rights under the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act 1978: Crowley v Sheehan

Date: Dec 13, 2024

Affirmation of Lessee Rights under the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act 1978: Crowley v Sheehan Introduction The case of Crowley & Anor v Sheehan & Anor (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 695)...

Extending Time for Service in Planning Statutory Reviews: Precedent Set in Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities v Rogers

Date: Dec 13, 2024

Extending Time for Service in Planning Statutory Reviews: Precedent Set in Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities v Rogers Introduction The case of Secretary of State for...

Retroactive Ratification of Receiver Appointments and Forcible Re-entry: Insights from Coulston & Ors v Elliot & Anor [2024] IEHC 697

Date: Dec 13, 2024

Retroactive Ratification of Receiver Appointments and Forcible Re-entry: Insights from Coulston & Ors v Elliot & Anor [2024] IEHC 697 Introduction Coulston & Ors v Elliot & Anor (Approved) ([2024]...

Reaffirming Strict 'Same Interest' Requirements: Prismall v Google UK Ltd & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 1516

Date: Dec 13, 2024

Reaffirming Strict 'Same Interest' Requirements: Prismall v Google UK Ltd & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 1516 Introduction Prismall v Google UK Ltd & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 1516) is a pivotal judgment from...

HSBC Bank plc v Chevalier-Firescu: Clarifying the Discretion to Extend Time Limits in Equality Act 2010 Claims

Date: Dec 13, 2024

HSBC Bank plc v Chevalier-Firescu: Clarifying the Discretion to Extend Time Limits in Equality Act 2010 Claims Introduction The case of HSBC Bank plc v Chevalier-Firescu ([2024] EWCA Civ 1550)...

Frenkel v LA Micro Group (UK) Ltd & Ors: Clarifying the Scope of Vendor-Purchaser Constructive Trusts in Personal Property

Date: Dec 13, 2024

Frenkel v LA Micro Group (UK) Ltd & Ors: Clarifying the Scope of Vendor-Purchaser Constructive Trusts in Personal Property Introduction Frenkel v LA Micro Group (UK) Ltd & Ors ([2024] UKSC 42) is a...

Alamin v Minister for Justice: Affirming Strict Documentation and Financial Standards in Family Reunification under Article 41 and Article 8

Date: Dec 13, 2024

Alamin v Minister for Justice: Affirming Strict Documentation and Financial Standards in Family Reunification under Article 41 and Article 8 Introduction The case of Alamin & Anor v Minister for...

Wilson & Anor v R. ([2024] EWCA Crim 1514): Reinforcing the Exclusionary Rule under Section 41 of the YCJE Act 1999

Date: Dec 13, 2024

Wilson & Anor v R. ([2024] EWCA Crim 1514): Reinforcing the Exclusionary Rule under Section 41 of the YCJE Act 1999 Introduction The case of Wilson & Anor v R. ([2024] EWCA Crim 1514) addresses the...

R v Abdi [2024] EWCA Crim 1649: Self‑Inflicted Loss of Representation and Voluntary Absence Do Not Render a Trial Unfair

Date: Dec 13, 2024

R v Abdi [2024] EWCA Crim 1649: Self‑Inflicted Loss of Representation and Voluntary Absence Do Not Render a Trial Unfair Court: England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) Neutral citation:...

Bounar v SSHD: Affirming Strict Compliance with Schedule 10 Accommodation Conditions

Date: Dec 13, 2024

Bounar v SSHD: Affirming Strict Compliance with Schedule 10 Accommodation Conditions Introduction Bounar v SSHD ([2024] NICA 83) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of Appeal in Northern...

Disregard of Tenant's Works in Rent Valuation: Herbert Smith Freehills LLP v Fitzwilliam Trustees No 1 Ltd, Fitzwilliam Trustees No 2 Ltd ([2024] NICA 84)

Date: Dec 13, 2024

Disregard of Tenant's Works in Rent Valuation: Herbert Smith Freehills LLP v Fitzwilliam Trustees No 1 Ltd, Fitzwilliam Trustees No 2 Ltd ([2024] NICA 84) Introduction The case of Herbert Smith...

Striking New Precedent on Striking Out Pleadings: Bank of Ireland v Conway [2024] NICA 80

Date: Dec 13, 2024

Striking New Precedent on Striking Out Pleadings: The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland v Conway [2024] NICA 80 Introduction The case of The Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland v Conway...

Balancing Mental Health Considerations in Sentencing: Black v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1644

Date: Dec 12, 2024

Balancing Mental Health Considerations in Sentencing: Black v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1644 1. Introduction The case of Black, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1644 adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

High Court Upholds European Arrest Warrant Surrender Despite Objections on Prison Conditions

Date: Dec 12, 2024

High Court Upholds European Arrest Warrant Surrender Despite Objections on Prison Conditions Introduction In the landmark case of Minister for Justice v Durbek (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 724), the High...

Affirmation of Compelled Digital Access: High Court in Poptoshev v DPP & Ors [2024] IEHC 721

Date: Dec 12, 2024

Affirmation of Compelled Digital Access: High Court in Poptoshev v Director of Public Prosecutions & Others [2024] IEHC 721 Introduction In the landmark case of Poptoshev v Director of Public...

Langton v R: Defining Culpability Categories in Perverting the Course of Justice

Date: Dec 12, 2024

Langton v R: Defining Culpability Categories in Perverting the Course of Justice Introduction In the landmark case of Langton v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1668, the England and Wales Court of Appeal...