periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Operational Company Disputes Do Not Trigger Exclusive Seat-Based Jurisdiction Within the UK

Date: Nov 12, 2026

Operational Company Disputes Do Not Trigger Exclusive Seat-Based Jurisdiction Within the UK Christopher Moran Energy Limited, petitioner for interdict and interdict ad interim Citation: [2026] CSOH...

Contractual Forecasts: Appending a Budget Does Not Guarantee Results, but Reasonable Care Still Matters

Date: Nov 12, 2026

Contractual Forecasts: Appending a Budget Does Not Guarantee Results, but Reasonable Care Still Matters ACASS Ireland Ltd v Amborella Ltd [2026] IEHC 739 High Court of Ireland, Commercial List...

Extradition Despite Systemic Prison Concerns: Individualised Assurances and Evidence of Real Risk

Date: Nov 12, 2026

Extradition Despite Systemic Prison Concerns: Individualised Assurances and Evidence of Real Risk Case: Appeal under section 26 of the Extradition Act 2003 by AB against the Lord Advocate (High Court...

Comparative Sentencing Requires Broad Proportionality, Not Mathematical Equality: Commentary on a Superseded Opinion

Date: Nov 12, 2026

Comparative Sentencing Requires Broad Proportionality, Not Mathematical Equality Scottish High Court of Justiciary, Appeal Court — [2026] HCJAC 47 — 10 November 2026 Opinion delivered by Lord...

Reinstating Counts Left on File: The Interests of Justice, Not a Mandatory Change of Circumstances

Date: Nov 12, 2026

Reinstating Counts Left on File: The Interests of Justice, Not a Mandatory Change of Circumstances Court: Court of Appeal of England and Wales, Criminal Division Neutral citation: [2026] EWCA Crim...

EEA Deportation: No Elevated Threshold at the Basic Protection Level, but Serious Offending Must Be Assessed Fully

Date: Nov 12, 2026

EEA Deportation: No Elevated Threshold at the Basic Protection Level, but Serious Offending Must Be Assessed Fully Court: England and Wales Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Neutral citation: [2026]...

“See to It” Guarantees Do Not Themselves Create Debts Capable of Supporting Bankruptcy Petitions

Date: Nov 12, 2026

“See to It” Guarantees Do Not Themselves Create Debts Capable of Supporting Bankruptcy Petitions Matthews v BSN (SW) Property Ltd & Anor [2026] EWCA Civ 1442 England and Wales Court of Appeal (Civil...

Illegal-Working Penalties: The Statutory Code Sets the Starting Point, but Does Not Exhaust Judicial Mitigation

Date: Nov 12, 2026

Illegal-Working Penalties: The Statutory Code Sets the Starting Point, but Does Not Exhaust Judicial Mitigation Case: Jen & Jamie Ltd v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 1446...

Excluding Expert Evidence in Care Proceedings: Welfare, Necessity and Procedural Non-Compliance

Date: Nov 12, 2026

Excluding Expert Evidence in Care Proceedings: Welfare, Necessity and Procedural Non-Compliance Case: Re H (Children: Exclusion of Expert Report) [2026] EWCA Civ 1448 Court: Court of Appeal of...

Leave to Oppose Adoption Requires a Substantial Case, Not Proof of Probable Success

Date: Nov 12, 2026

Leave to Oppose Adoption Requires a Substantial Case, Not Proof of Probable Success Case: G (A Child: Leave to Oppose Adoption) [2026] EWCA Civ 1445 Court: England and Wales Court of Appeal (Civil...

Emergency Protection Orders: Participation Does Not Replace Proper Notice or Remove Discharge Rights

Date: Nov 12, 2026

Emergency Protection Orders: Participation Does Not Replace Proper Notice or Remove Discharge Rights Court: Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland Neutral citation: [2026] NICA 45 Judgment delivered: 6...

Construction Adjudication: Unproven Debt-Collection Allegations Do Not Displace Immediate Payment of an Undisputed Award

Date: Nov 12, 2026

Construction Adjudication: Unproven Debt-Collection Allegations Do Not Displace Immediate Payment of an Undisputed Award Case: Leder Plant Ltd v Breffni Building and Civil Engineering Ltd [2026] IEHC...

Dismissal on Regulatory Appeal Still Requires Independent Judicial Confirmation

Date: Nov 12, 2026

Dismissal on Regulatory Appeal Still Requires Independent Judicial Confirmation High Court of Ireland: [2026] IEHC 742 Judge: Mr Justice David Barniville, President of the High Court Delivered: 5...

Industrial Emissions Licences Do Not Authorise Off-Site Landspreading: Assessment Depends on Likely, Meaningfully Assessable Effects

Date: Nov 12, 2026

Industrial Emissions Licences Do Not Authorise Off-Site Landspreading: Assessment Depends on Likely, Meaningfully Assessable Effects Supreme Court of Ireland · [2026] IESC 48 · 5 November 2026...

Criminal Trespass and Criminal Damage: Linked Defences and the Causal Limits of Protective Lawful Excuse

Date: Nov 12, 2026

Criminal Trespass and Criminal Damage: Linked Defences and the Causal Limits of Protective Lawful Excuse Supreme Court of Ireland | [2026] IESC 49 | 6 November 2026 Judgment delivered by Donnelly J....

Late Commercial Court Amendments: Trial Disruption Can Justify Refusal Without Substantive Prejudice

Date: Nov 11, 2026

Late Commercial Court Amendments: Trial Disruption Can Justify Refusal Without Substantive Prejudice High Court of Ireland, Commercial List Neutral citation: [2026] IEHC 717 Judge: Ms Justice Nessa...

Expert Cross-Examination in Judicial Review Requires Necessity Linked to a Pleaded Ground

Date: Nov 11, 2026

Expert Cross-Examination in Judicial Review Requires Necessity Linked to a Pleaded Ground Blue Ireland Coalition CLG v Maritime Area Regulatory Authority and Ors [2026] IEHC 732 · High Court of...

Joint-Enterprise Murder: No Duty to Leave a Speculative Manslaughter Alternative

Date: Nov 11, 2026

Joint-Enterprise Murder: No Duty to Leave a Speculative Manslaughter Alternative Case: Knapp v R [2026] EWCA Crim 1437 Court: Court of Appeal of England and Wales, Criminal Division Judgment: 10...

Murder Sentencing: Lawful Knife Carriage Does Not Prevent a Substantial Uplift from the 15-Year Starting Point

Date: Nov 11, 2026

Murder Sentencing: Lawful Knife Carriage Does Not Prevent a Substantial Uplift from the 15-Year Starting Point Neutral citation: [2026] EWCA Crim 1429 Court: Court of Appeal of England and Wales,...

Joint Brokerage Success Fees: Helping Secure Funding Does Not Require “But For” Causation

Date: Nov 11, 2026

Joint Brokerage Success Fees: Helping Secure Funding Does Not Require “But For” Causation Case: Alphier Capital Two Llp v Blyvoor Gold Capital (Pty) Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ 1432 Court: England and Wales...