periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

High Court Reinforces Stringent Standards for Certificate Applications under Section 50A(7) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 – Freeney v An Bord Pleanála [2025] IEHC 36

Date: Jan 25, 2025

High Court Reinforces Stringent Standards for Certificate Applications under Section 50A(7) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 – Freeney v An Bord Pleanála [2025] IEHC 36 Introduction The case...

Balancing Aggravation and Mitigation: New Precedents in Rape Sentencing Established in Imran, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 162)

Date: Jan 25, 2025

Balancing Aggravation and Mitigation: New Precedents in Rape Sentencing Established in Imran, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 162) Introduction The Court of Appeal's decision in Imran, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim...

The Cusp Principle: Holistic Categorisation of Harm in Knife‐Wounding Sentencing

Date: Jan 25, 2025

The Cusp Principle: Holistic Categorisation of Harm in Knife‐Wounding Sentencing Introduction Bryson v R ([2025] EWCA Crim 569) is a landmark decision of the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Strict Adherence to 'Forthwith' Submission of New Information under s. 50 in Deportation Orders: Insights from Z.P v Minister for Justice and Equality ([2025] IEHC 30)

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Strict Adherence to 'Forthwith' Submission of New Information under s. 50 in Deportation Orders: Insights from Z.P v Minister for Justice and Equality ([2025] IEHC 30) Introduction The case of Z.P v...

Establishing Criteria for Cost Orders in Unsuccessful Public Law Challenges: Poptoshev v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors [2025] IEHC 24

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Establishing Criteria for Cost Orders in Unsuccessful Public Law Challenges: Poptoshev v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors [2025] IEHC 24 Introduction Poptoshev v Director of Public Prosecutions...

Legal Ownership Supremacy in Mortgage Enforcement: Pepper Finance v Egan [2025] IEHC 31

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Legal Ownership Supremacy in Mortgage Enforcement: Pepper Finance v Egan [2025] IEHC 31 Introduction Pepper Finance Corporation [Ireland] Designated Activity Company v Egan (Approved) ([2025] IEHC...

Establishing a One-Step Test for Trade and Cooperation Agreement Warrants: Insights from Minister for Justice v McAuley [2025] IEHC 28

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Establishing a One-Step Test for Trade and Cooperation Agreement Warrants: Insights from Minister for Justice v McAuley [2025] IEHC 28 Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v McAuley...

Landlord's Maintenance Obligations Limited to Exclusive Dwelling Areas: High Court Decision in Lima v RTB

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Landlord's Maintenance Obligations Limited to Exclusive Dwelling Areas: High Court Decision in Lima v RTB Introduction Lima v Residential Tenancies Board (Approved) ([2025] IEHC 29) is a significant...

Preservation of Partnership Rights and Good Faith: Kui v Nolan & Anor (2025) IEHC 17

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Preservation of Partnership Rights and Good Faith: Kui v Nolan & Anor (2025) IEHC 17 Introduction Kui v Nolan & Anor (Approved) ([2025] IEHC 17) is a landmark case adjudicated by the High Court of...

Keogh v O'Keeffe: Establishing Criteria for Causation in Personal Injury Claims

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Keogh v O'Keeffe: Establishing Criteria for Causation in Personal Injury Claims Introduction Keogh v O'Keeffe ([2025] IEHC 26) is a pivotal judgment delivered by the High Court of Ireland on January...

Costs Determination in Kelly v Residential Tenancies Board [No. 2] (Approved) [2025] IEHC 25

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Costs Determination in Kelly v Residential Tenancies Board [No. 2] (Approved) [2025] IEHC 25 Introduction The case of Kelly v Residential Tenancies Board [No. 2] (Approved) [2025] IEHC 25 addresses a...

Amendment of Judicial Review Grounds in E.A. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal Establishes New Standards for Asylum and Trafficking Claims

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Amendment of Judicial Review Grounds in E.A. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal Establishes New Standards for Asylum and Trafficking Claims Introduction In the landmark case of E.A. v...

R v Sheikh & Ors (2025): Refining Foreseeability Criteria in DVCVA Section 5

Date: Jan 24, 2025

R v Sheikh & Ors (2025): Refining Foreseeability Criteria in DVCVA Section 5 Introduction R v Sheikh & Ors [2025] EWCA Crim 38 is a landmark decision by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Refining Summary Judgment Standards: Insights from Digan v O'Brien [2025] IEHC 23

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Refining Summary Judgment Standards: Insights from Digan v O'Brien [2025] IEHC 23 Introduction Digan v O'Brien [2025] IEHC 23 is a pivotal case in the High Court of Ireland that scrutinizes the...

Restricting Representative Proceedings to Preserve Court's Case Management Powers: Wirral Council v Indivior PLC

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Restricting Representative Proceedings to Preserve Court's Case Management Powers: Wirral Council v Indivior PLC Introduction Wirral Council v Indivior PLC ([2025] EWCA Civ 40) is a landmark decision...

Establishing Transparency and Reasonableness in High Court Litigation Costs: Beakonford Ltd v Stokes & Anor [2025] IEHC 22

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Establishing Transparency and Reasonableness in High Court Litigation Costs: Beakonford Ltd v Stokes & Anor [2025] IEHC 22 Introduction The High Court of Ireland, within its Commercial Court...

Establishing Legal Standards for Burden of Proof in Immigration Fraud Cases: Analysis of Chowdhury v SSHD [2025] EWCA Civ 36

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Establishing Legal Standards for Burden of Proof in Immigration Fraud Cases: Analysis of Chowdhury v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWCA Civ 36 Introduction Chowdhury v Secretary...

Barrowfen Properties Ltd v Patel & Ors ([2025] EWCA Civ 39): Establishing Principles for Loss of Chance in Claims for Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Negligence

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Barrowfen Properties Ltd v Patel & Ors ([2025] EWCA Civ 39) Introduction Barrowfen Properties Ltd v Patel & Ors ([2025] EWCA Civ 39) is a landmark judgment from the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Full Compensation for Downward Redispatch of Renewable Generators under Regulation (EU) 2019/943

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Full Compensation for Downward Redispatch of Renewable Generators under Regulation (EU) 2019/943 Introduction The case of Energia Group Holdings (ROI) DAC & ors v The Commission for Regulation of...

The Nexus Principle in Joinder of Offences: Clarifying Cross-Admissibility and Trial Management

Date: Jan 24, 2025

The Nexus Principle in Joinder of Offences: Clarifying Cross-Admissibility and Trial Management Introduction This judgment from the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) in Lawson &...