R v Cox [2025] EWCA Crim 1625: Sentencing Historic Sexual Abuse by Medical Professionals – Use of Modern Guidelines, Consecutive Sentences and Totality 1. Introduction The decision in R v Cox [2025]...
Total Economic Consideration as “Amount Payable on the Transfer” in Gilt Strip Loss Relief: Commentary on Watts v Revenue and Customs [2025] EWCA Civ 1615 1. Introduction The Court of Appeal’s...
Re‑opening Criminal Injuries Compensation Awards for Psychiatric Harm: “Medical Condition” Does Not Include a Mere Change in Understanding – Commentary on LXR, R (on the application of) v First‑tier...
Proprietary Estoppel as a Fifth “Exceptional Circumstance” for Syers Orders in Partnership Dissolutions: Commentary on Cobden v Cobden [2025] EWCA Civ 1612 1. Introduction Cobden v Cobden is a...
Gain, R. v — Sentencing and Mental Disorder: Structured Approach Required, but Mitigation Depends on a Proven Offence-Link Court: England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) | Citation:...
Strict Order 84C Compliance and Point-of-Law Pleading in s.46 Workplace Relations Act Appeals (and Default Costs Under s.169 LSRA 2015) 1) Introduction Jaroslaw Nowak v Moorehall Disability Services...
Derivative Use of Lawfully Obtained Digital Evidence in Garda Disciplinary Proceedings: Commentary on Hyland v The Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2025] IESC 54 1. Introduction This commentary...
Adverse Inference Where “Scope of Interview” Is Asserted Without Evidence; and Sentencing Double‑Counting of Age Disparity in Category A2 1. Introduction In R v MEK ([2025] EWCA Crim 1743), the Court...
Unlawful Act Manslaughter as a Substitute Verdict Where Murder is Quashed but Conspiracy to Rob Remains: Commentary on Gordon v R [2025] EWCA Crim 1611 1. Introduction This commentary examines the...
Re B and the Limits of Acquiescence under the 1980 Hague Convention: Parental Intent, “Court Acquiescence” and Protective Measures 1. Introduction This Court of Appeal decision in B, Re (1980 Hague...
V v General Medical Council [2025] CSOH 114: Original Jurisdiction and the Limits of Conditions in Interim Orders for Alleged Sexual Misconduct 1. Introduction The decision of Lady Tait in Petition...
DM v EF [2025] CSOH 115: Forum Choice, Remits and Access to Justice in Scottish Family Actions 1. Introduction In DM v EF [2025] CSOH 115, Lord Braid, sitting in the Outer House of the Court of...
Court of Session Clarifies “Prevention of Access” and Substantial Prejudice in Challenges to Traffic Regulation Orders: Norman Esslemont v Aberdeen City Council [2025] CSIH 31 1. Introduction This...
Fair Procedures in Irish Employment Visa Appeals: Consistent Reasons, Engagement with Evidence and Limits on Post‑Hoc Justification – Commentary on Z.I. v Minister for Justice [2025] IEHC 708 1....
Effective Group Relief Claims, Case 3 Distributions and the Reach of SDLT s.75A Case: The Tower One St George Wharf Ltd v Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs [2025] EWCA Civ 1588...
Functus Officio, De Minimis Breaches and Certification under s.50A(7) of the Planning and Development Act 2000: Commentary on Morehart v An Coimisiún Pleanála [2025] IEHC 701 1. Introduction This...
Judicial Independence and the Limits of Crown Vicarious Liability: Commentary on X v The Lord Advocate [2025] UKSC 44 1. Introduction This Supreme Court decision addresses a novel and sensitive...
C.D. v E.F.: Proper Provision for Qualified Cohabitants under Section 194 Without a Prior “Moral Obligation” or Financial Dependency 1. Introduction The High Court (Circuit Appeal) decision in C.D. v...
Young Adult Dangerousness in Unlawful-Act Manslaughter: Criminal Record as the Key Differentiator Between Discretionary Life and an Extended Determinate Sentence 1. Introduction This decision of the...
Mootness, Public-Interest Exception, and Locus Standi in Challenges to Summary Prosecutions and the Adult Cautioning Scheme 1) Introduction Lynch v Director of Public Prosecutions and Ors (Approved)...