R v Bush [2025] EWCA Crim 1674 — Totality Uplift Within Guideline for Dangerous Driving (and Correction of YOI Mislabel for Adults) 1. Introduction In Bush, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 1674), the Court of...
Holford, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1836 — Sentencing: Limited Mitigation for “No Intent to Kill” in Violent Infant Murder; No Sentencing Uplift for Uncharged Sexual Motive 1) Introduction Holford, R. v...
R v Lowe: No Automatic Anonymity for Modern Slavery Claimants and No “Second Bite” After a Guilty Plea Absent a Proven, Trial-Ready Section 45 Defence 1. Introduction R v Lowe ([2025] EWCA Crim 1673)...
High Court Case-Management Principles on Tandem Trials and Interlocutory Restraint in Long-Running Public Law/Corruption Litigation 1. Introduction This ruling of Ms Justice Egan in Comcast...
Misnaming a Deceased Plaintiff Does Not Void Estate Proceedings: Commentary on In the Matter of the Estate of Hugh Fitzpatrick (Deceased) [2025] NICA 59 Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland, Keegan...
Judicial Proceedings Immunity and Whistleblowing Detriment: Commentary on Rogerson v Erhard‑Jensen Ontological/phenomenological Initiative Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 1547 1. Introduction This Court of...
Domestic Accident Risk, Cultural Context and Adoption: Proportionality in N (A Child: Placement Order: Proportionality) [2025] EWCA Civ 1541 1. Introduction N (A Child: Placement Order:...
Strangulation, Home Invasion and the Limits of Community Sentencing: Commentary on HM Advocate v Helen Heather Moran or Macdonald [2025] HCJAC 52 1. Introduction This commentary analyses the decision...
A Duty to Act Swiftly: Delay, Dangerous Buildings and Expenses in Academic Judicial Review under Section 29 of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 1. Introduction This commentary examines the Opinion of...
Market-Rate Damages for Late Redelivery Despite Forward Sale: Res Inter Alios Acta in Time Charter Overruns Skyros Maritime Corporation & Anor v Hapag-Lloyd AG (Re “SKYROS” & “AGIOS MINAS”) [2025]...
No Automatic Right to Full Market-Value Compensation for NSIA Divestment Orders Commentary on L1T FM Holdings Ltd & Anor v Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster [2025] EWCA Civ 1528 1. Introduction...
Preservative, Residual Nature of Education-Based Derivative Residence Rights under the Withdrawal Agreement: Commentary on Ayoola v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWCA Civ 1519 1....
“Civil Proceedings” in the LSRA 2015 Includes District Court Licensing Appeals: A New Costs Jurisdiction 1) Introduction Singh v McCauley [2025] IEHC 754 is a judicial review in which Varinder Singh...
Recognition in Ireland of Northern Ireland IVAs via the High Court’s Inherent Jurisdiction (Post‑Brexit) 1. Introduction Individual Voluntary Arrangement Of Raymond Hugh Gallogly v Recognition Of...
Misunderstanding an Argument Is a Matter for Appeal, Not Judicial Review – Commentary on MD v Chief International Protection Officer [2025] IEHC 648 1. Introduction This commentary examines the...
Jeong, R. v — Fresh Evidence Must Be Truly “Fresh”, Reliable, and Potentially Verdict-Changing: Pressure-Induced Retractions and Opportunity Arguments Fail Under s.23 1. Introduction This renewed...
Refugee Family Reunification, EU Opt‑Outs and “Pure Equality” Review: Commentary on N.S. v Minister for Justice & Ors [2025] IESC 48 1. Introduction This Supreme Court decision addresses a recurring...
NS v Minister for Justice: Non-Applicability of EU Family Reunification Law Absent Opt-In 1. Introduction This commentary analyses the judgment of the Supreme Court of Ireland in NS v Minister for...
Inviolability of the Dwelling and Child Tenants: Constitutional Duties to Remedy Legislative Omissions in Tenancy Law I. Introduction A. The case in outline This commentary examines the judgment of...
Children’s Equality, Tenancy Succession and Close Scrutiny of Age-Based Classifications Commentary on ZG and EW (A Minor) v Ireland and the Attorney General, [2025] IESC 49 (Donnelly J) 1....