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

Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Section 28(1C) of the Planning and Development Act 2000

Date: Jul 24, 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Section 28(1C) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment on July 23, 2024, in the case...

Ofwat's Discretion in Civil Emergency Exceptions: Northumbrian Water Ltd v Water Services Regulation Authority [2024] EWCA Civ 842

Date: Jul 24, 2024

Ofwat's Discretion in Civil Emergency Exceptions: Northumbrian Water Ltd v Water Services Regulation Authority [2024] EWCA Civ 842 Introduction The case of Northumbrian Water Ltd v Water Services...

Constitutionality of Section 28(1C) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 Affirmed

Date: Jul 24, 2024

Constitutionality of Section 28(1C) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 Affirmed Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a landmark judgment on July 23, 2024, in the case of John Conway...

R v BHB [2024] EWCA Crim 834: Upholding Trial Fairness Amid Reporting Restrictions and Disclosure Challenges

Date: Jul 23, 2024

R v BHB [2024] EWCA Crim 834: Upholding Trial Fairness Amid Reporting Restrictions and Disclosure Challenges Introduction The case of R v BHB [2024] EWCA Crim 834 adjudicated by the England and Wales...

High Court of Ireland Upholds Strict Statute of Limitations in Defamation Case: Coleman v Coleman

Date: Jul 23, 2024

High Court of Ireland Upholds Strict Statute of Limitations in Defamation Case: Coleman v Coleman ([2024] IEHC 459) Introduction In the matter of Donal Coleman versus Alan Coleman, adjudicated by the...

Finality of Arbitration Awards Reinforced in Parkdenton Ltd v Euro General Retail Ltd t/a Eurogiant

Date: Jul 23, 2024

Finality of Arbitration Awards Reinforced in Parkdenton Ltd v Euro General Retail Ltd t/a Eurogiant Introduction The case of Parkdenton Ltd v Euro General Retail Ltd t/a Eurogiant ([2024] IEHC 387)...

Lifestyle Equities v RCBPC: Distinctiveness and Likelihood of Confusion in a Crowded Trademark Market

Date: Jul 23, 2024

Lifestyle Equities v RCBPC: Distinctiveness and Likelihood of Confusion in a Crowded Trademark Market 1. Introduction The case of Lifestyle Equities CV & Ors v Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club Ltd...

Extraterritorial Service of Bankruptcy Summons in Irish Law: Insights from Blessville Ltd v Dohoerty

Date: Jul 23, 2024

Extraterritorial Service of Bankruptcy Summons in Irish Law: Insights from Blessville Ltd v Dohoerty Introduction The case of Blessville Ltd v Dohoerty (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 447) adjudicated by the...

Riley & Anor v National Westminster Bank Plc [2024] EWCA Civ 833: Broad Settlement Deeds and the Bar on Fraud Claims

Date: Jul 23, 2024

Riley & Anor v National Westminster Bank Plc [2024] EWCA Civ 833: Broad Settlement Deeds and the Bar on Fraud Claims Introduction Riley & Anor v National Westminster Bank Plc ([2024] EWCA Civ 833) is...

BFZ v R [2024] EWCA Crim 897: Refusal to Refer Sentence as Unduly Lenient Reinforces Judicial Discretion in Sentencing

Date: Jul 20, 2024

BFZ v R [2024] EWCA Crim 897: Refusal to Refer Sentence as Unduly Lenient Reinforces Judicial Discretion in Sentencing Introduction The case of BFZ v R [2024] EWCA Crim 897 presents a significant...

Establishing Precedence for Substitution of Offences under Section 3A Criminal Appeal Act 1968: A Comprehensive Analysis of BTU, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1006

Date: Jul 20, 2024

Establishing Precedence for Substitution of Offences under Section 3A Criminal Appeal Act 1968: A Comprehensive Analysis of BTU, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1006 Introduction The case of BTU, R. v [2024]...

Commissioners v HFFX LLP [2024] EWCA Civ 813: Establishing Source of Income for Deferred Profit Allocations

Date: Jul 20, 2024

Commissioners v HFFX LLP [2024] EWCA Civ 813: Establishing Source of Income for Deferred Profit Allocations Introduction The case of Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs v HFFX LLP...

Tenancy in Common Affirmed in Divorce Settlement: G v G High Court Decision [2024] IEHC 489

Date: Jul 20, 2024

Tenancy in Common Affirmed in Divorce Settlement: G v G High Court Decision [2024] IEHC 489 Introduction The High Court of Ireland rendered a pivotal judgment in the case of G v G ([2024] IEHC 489),...

Comprehensive Commentary on Blackmore v R [2024] EWCA Crim 993

Date: Jul 20, 2024

Sentencing Guidelines and Precedent in Unlawful Wounding: Blackmore v R [2024] EWCA Crim 993 Introduction The case of Blackmore, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 993) presents significant judicial analysis on...

Inherent Jurisdiction Limits Established in Wilson's Hospital v Burke [2024] IEHC 453

Date: Jul 20, 2024

Inherent Jurisdiction Limits Established in Wilson's Hospital v Burke [2024] IEHC 453 1. Introduction The case of Wilson's Hospital v Burke (Approved), [2024] IEHC 453, adjudicated by the High Court...

Disclosure of Compliance Records under the FOI Act: Insights from Health Service Executive v Information Commissioner ([2024] IEHC 456)

Date: Jul 20, 2024

Disclosure of Compliance Records under the FOI Act: Insights from Health Service Executive v Information Commissioner ([2024] IEHC 456) Introduction The case of Health Service Executive v Information...

Excluding Artificial Neural Networks from Patentability under s1(2) of the Patents Act 1977: Comptroller v Emotional Perception AI Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 825

Date: Jul 20, 2024

Excluding Artificial Neural Networks from Patentability under s1(2) of the Patents Act 1977 Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks v Emotional Perception AI Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 825)...

Reaffirming Totality in Sentencing for Drug Conspiracy and Human Trafficking: McDonnell & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 990

Date: Jul 19, 2024

Reaffirming Totality in Sentencing for Drug Conspiracy and Human Trafficking: McDonnell & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 990 Introduction The case of McDonnell & Anor v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 990) presents a...

Reclassification of Harm in Perverting the Course of Justice: Analysis of R v Laws [2024] EWCA Crim 1190

Date: Jul 19, 2024

Reclassification of Harm in Perverting the Course of Justice: Analysis of R v Laws [2024] EWCA Crim 1190 Introduction R v Laws [2024] EWCA Crim 1190 is a pivotal judgment delivered by the England and...

Nullification of Abandoned Criminal Appeals: An In-Depth Commentary on Hudson v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1442

Date: Jul 19, 2024

Nullification of Abandoned Criminal Appeals: An In-Depth Commentary on Hudson v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1442 Introduction The case of Hudson v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1442 marks a significant development in...