material-prejudice-as-the-touchstone-of-procedural-fairness Case Commentaries

High Court Ruling in A.A. v Clinical Director of the Ashlin Centre: Reinforcing Procedural Safeguards in Involuntary Detentions

Date: Jul 2, 2024

High Court Ruling in A.A. v Clinical Director of the Ashlin Centre: Reinforcing Procedural Safeguards in Involuntary Detentions Introduction In the recent High Court case of A.A. v Clinical Director...

Refining Totality in Sentencing for Child Sexual Offences: Insights from Mhana, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 746)

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Refining Totality in Sentencing for Child Sexual Offences: Insights from Mhana, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 746) Introduction The case of Mhana, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 746) marks a significant development...

Establishing the Culpability Framework for Extraterritorial Terrorism Preparation: R v Suleman [2024] EWCA Crim 804

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Establishing the Culpability Framework for Extraterritorial Terrorism Preparation: R v Suleman [2024] EWCA Crim 804 Introduction The case of Suleman, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 804) represents a...

Balance of Convenience in Public Contracts: AMEY OW LTD v North Lanarkshire Council [2024] ScotCS CSOH_66

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Balance of Convenience in Public Contracts: AMEY OW LTD v North Lanarkshire Council [2024] ScotCS CSOH_66 Introduction The case of AMEY OW Limited (the pursuer) versus North Lanarkshire Council (the...

Establishing the Role of Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: BD [A Ward of Court] Case Analysis

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Establishing the Role of Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: BD [A Ward of Court] Case Analysis Introduction The case of In the Matter of BD [A...

Commissioners for HMRC v Altrad Services Ltd: Strengthening the Ramsay Doctrine Against Capital Allowance Tax Avoidance Schemes

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Commissioners for HMRC v Altrad Services Ltd: Strengthening the Ramsay Doctrine Against Capital Allowance Tax Avoidance Schemes Introduction The case of Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and...

Refusal of Surrender in War Crimes Cases: Minister for Justice & Equality v. Rakanovic [2024] IEHC 391

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Refusal of Surrender in War Crimes Cases: Minister for Justice & Equality v. Rakanovic [2024] IEHC 391 Introduction The case of Minister for Justice & Equality v. Rakanovic (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

High Court Upholds Panel's Decision on Admissibility of Evidence Obtained via Third-Party Unlawful Access in Disciplinary Proceedings

Date: Jun 29, 2024

High Court Upholds Panel's Decision on Admissibility of Evidence Obtained via Third-Party Unlawful Access in Disciplinary Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case C v Panel of the Disciplinary...

Sentencing Discretion in Unduly Lenient Cases: Analysis of Quartey v The Crown Court [2024] EWCA Crim 745

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Sentencing Discretion in Unduly Lenient Cases: Analysis of Quartey v The Crown Court [2024] EWCA Crim 745 Introduction The case of Quartey, R. v The Crown Court ([2024] EWCA Crim 745) addresses...

Establishing the Necessity of Decision-Making Representatives for Wards of Court under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Establishing the Necessity of Decision-Making Representatives for Wards of Court under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the judgment In the...

Required Appropriate Assessment for Discharging Planning Conditions: CG Fry & Son Ltd v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities & Anor

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Required Appropriate Assessment for Discharging Planning Conditions: CG Fry & Son Ltd v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities & Anor Introduction The case CG Fry & Son Ltd v...

Affirmation of Cavendish Test for Penalties and Proper Costs Allocation in Houssein & Ors v London Credit Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 721

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Affirmation of Cavendish Test for Penalties and Proper Costs Allocation in Houssein & Ors v London Credit Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 721 Introduction The case of Houssein & Ors v London Credit Ltd & Anor...

Affirmation of Statutory Criteria and Burden of Proof in Disability Allowance Appeals

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Affirmation of Statutory Criteria and Burden of Proof in Disability Allowance Appeals Introduction The case of N.I. [A Person of Unsound Mind Not So Found Suing Through His Mother and Next Friend,...

O'Hara v Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 377: Affirming Judicial Rejection of Unstateable Sovereign Immunity Claims

Date: Jun 29, 2024

O'Hara v Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 377: Affirming Judicial Rejection of Unstateable Sovereign Immunity Claims Introduction In the landmark case of O'Hara v Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 377, the High...

Lancashire County Council v Brookhouse Group Ltd: Extending Time Limits in Public Procurement Disputes

Date: Jun 29, 2024

Lancashire County Council v Brookhouse Group Ltd: Extending Time Limits in Public Procurement Disputes Introduction The case of Lancashire County Council v Brookhouse Group Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 717)...

Clarifying Investigatory Protocols under POCA: The World Uyghur Congress v NCA Judgment

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Clarifying Investigatory Protocols under POCA: The World Uyghur Congress v NCA Judgment Introduction The case of World Uyghur Congress, R (On the Application Of) v National Crime Agency ([2024] EWCA...

Nicholls & Anor v Mapfre Espana: Clarifying Rome II on Substantive vs. Procedural Law

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Nicholls & Anor v Mapfre Espana: Clarifying Rome II on Substantive vs. Procedural Law Introduction Nicholls & Anor v Mapfre Espana Compania De Seguros Y Reaseguros SA ([2024] EWCA Civ 718) is a...

Drutu v Minister for Social Protection & Ors: High Court Upholds National Social Welfare Legislation Against EU Law Claims

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Drutu v Minister for Social Protection & Ors: High Court Upholds National Social Welfare Legislation Against EU Law Claims Introduction In the case of Drutu v Minister for Social Protection & Ors...

AIQ [2024] EWCA Crim 1097: Establishing Standards for Joint Enterprise Liability in the Context of Lesser Pleas

Date: Jun 28, 2024

AIQ [2024] EWCA Crim 1097: Establishing Standards for Joint Enterprise Liability in the Context of Lesser Pleas Introduction The case of AIQ [2024] EWCA Crim 1097 presents a pivotal moment in the...

Establishing the Mackay v Dick Principle in Contract Law: An In-Depth Commentary on King Crude Carriers SA v Ridgebury November LLC

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Establishing the Mackay v Dick Principle in Contract Law: An In-Depth Commentary on King Crude Carriers SA v Ridgebury November LLC Introduction The case of King Crude Carriers SA & Ors v Ridgebury...