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

Establishing Rigorous Standards for Environmental Impact Assessments: Insights from the Caz Rae Judicial Review

Date: Aug 2, 2024

Establishing Rigorous Standards for Environmental Impact Assessments: Insights from the Caz Rae Judicial Review Introduction The case of Caz Rae v Glasgow City Council ([2024] CSOH 74) serves as a...

Affirming State's Obligations and Commission's Powers: Comprehensive Commentary on [2024] IEHC 493

Date: Aug 2, 2024

Affirming State's Obligations and Commission's Powers: Comprehensive Commentary on [2024] IEHC 493 Introduction The case of Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission v Minister for Children,...

Clarifying Interim Statutory Bills within Conditional Fee Arrangements: Insights from Signature Litigation LLP v Ivanishvili

Date: Aug 2, 2024

Clarifying Interim Statutory Bills within Conditional Fee Arrangements: Insights from Signature Litigation LLP v Ivanishvili Introduction A comprehensive overview of the case's background, parties,...

Establishing Partnership Through Conduct: Hamilton v Barrow & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 888)

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Establishing Partnership Through Conduct: Hamilton v Barrow & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 888) Introduction The case of Hamilton v Barrow & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 888) represents a significant appellate...

Ensuring Defendant's Right to Fair Trial in Cross-Border Surrender: Minister for Justice v Malecki [2024] IEHC 512

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Ensuring Defendant's Right to Fair Trial in Cross-Border Surrender: Minister for Justice v Malecki [2024] IEHC 512 Introduction In the landmark case of Minister for Justice v Malecki [2024] IEHC 512,...

Public Interest Considerations in Deprivation of British Citizenship: The B4 v Home Department [2024] EWCA Civ 900 Judgment

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Public Interest Considerations in Deprivation of British Citizenship: The B4 v Home Department [2024] EWCA Civ 900 Judgment Introduction The case of B4 v Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Affirmation of Property Title and Judicial Integrity in Ossory Road Enterprise Park Ltd v Rogers & Ors [2024] IEHC 483

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Affirmation of Property Title and Judicial Integrity in Ossory Road Enterprise Park Ltd v Rogers & Ors [2024] IEHC 483 Introduction The case of Ossory Road Enterprise Park Ltd v Rogers & Ors [2024]...

High Court Reinforces Standards Against Frivolous Litigation in Property Registration: Tucker v Property Registration Authority of Ireland ([2024] IEHC 491)

Date: Aug 1, 2024

High Court Reinforces Standards Against Frivolous Litigation in Property Registration: Tucker v Property Registration Authority of Ireland ([2024] IEHC 491) Introduction In the landmark case of...

Parry v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1017: Court of Appeal Establishes Enhanced Sentencing Standards for Large-Scale Drug Operations

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Parry v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1017: Court of Appeal Establishes Enhanced Sentencing Standards for Large-Scale Drug Operations Introduction In the landmark case of Rex v Scott Gavin Parry [2024] EWCA...

High Court Upholds Executor’s Authority Amid Obstruction, Reinforcing Strict Standards for Executor Removal

Date: Aug 1, 2024

High Court Upholds Executor’s Authority Amid Obstruction, Reinforcing Strict Standards for Executor Removal Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's recent judgment in Conway & Anor v Conway...

Harrington v Minister for Defence: Establishing the Right to Discovery in Administrative Discharges

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Harrington v Minister for Defence: Establishing the Right to Discovery in Administrative Discharges Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on July 31, 2024, in the...

Occupiers Liability and Trespass: Insights from O'Driscoll v Irish Province of Bon Secours SIS ([2024] IEHC 486)

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Occupiers Liability and Trespass: Insights from O'Driscoll v Irish Province of Bon Secours SIS ([2024] IEHC 486) Introduction O'Driscoll v Irish Province of Bon Secours SIS ([2024] IEHC 486) is a...

Enhancing Cumulo Sentencing Standards in Scottish Sexual Offence Cases: Insights from HMA v AP [2024] HCJAC 31

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Enhancing Cumulo Sentencing Standards in Scottish Sexual Offence Cases: Insights from HMA v AP [2024] HCJAC 31 Introduction The case of HMA v AP [2024] HCJAC 31 marks a significant development in...

Reaffirming Inferences of Non-Consent in Rape Convictions: Cowan v HMA [2024] HCJAC 35

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Reaffirming Inferences of Non-Consent in Rape Convictions: Cowan v HMA [2024] HCJAC 35 Introduction In the case of Michael Cowan vs. His Majesty's Advocate (HMA), adjudicated by the Scottish High...

Grall v Meath County Council: Affirmation of Section 261A Authority in Quarry Regulation

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Grall v Meath County Council: Affirmation of Section 261A Authority in Quarry Regulation Introduction Grall v Meath County Council & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 552) is a significant High Court...

Affirming Jurisdictional Clarity: High Court Rules Lack of Tenancy Evidence Invalidates RTB's Termination Order in O'Gara v Residential Tenancies Board

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Affirming Jurisdictional Clarity: High Court Rules Lack of Tenancy Evidence Invalidates RTB's Termination Order in O'Gara v Residential Tenancies Board Introduction The case of O'Gara v Residential...

Clarifying the Role of Belief in Capacity Determinations: Hemachandran & Anor v Thirumalesh & Anor

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Clarifying the Role of Belief in Capacity Determinations: Hemachandran & Anor v Thirumalesh & Anor Introduction Hemachandran & Anor v Thirumalesh & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 896) is a landmark decision...

Preston Grace v Bradpower Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 448: Extending the Statute of Limitations through Enhanced Knowledge of Causation

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Preston Grace v Bradpower Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 448: Extending the Statute of Limitations through Enhanced Knowledge of Causation Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's 2024 judgment, Preston...

High Court Rules Delayed Notification to European Commission Does Not Affect IPAT’s Dublin III Decisions – T.T. v IPAT [2024] IEHC 470

Date: Aug 1, 2024

High Court Rules Delayed Notification to European Commission Does Not Affect IPAT’s Dublin III Decisions – T.T. v IPAT [2024] IEHC 470 Introduction The case of T.T. (Transfer Decision) v...

Admissibility of Data Retention Evidence: Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in DPP v Dwyer

Date: Aug 1, 2024

Admissibility of Data Retention Evidence: Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in DPP v Dwyer Introduction The Director of Public Prosecutions v Graham Dwyer ([2024] IESC 39) is a landmark judgment...