periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Primacy of Appeal Over Judicial Review in Family Law and the In Camera Rule

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Primacy of Appeal Over Judicial Review in Family Law and the In Camera Rule Introduction GP v NS, A Judge of the District Court & Ors [2025] IEHC 238 is a High Court decision concerning an...

Robust Jury Management and Judicial Discretion in Addressing Juror Bias: Cepe, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 196)

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Robust Jury Management and Judicial Discretion in Addressing Juror Bias: Cepe, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 196) Introduction The case of Cepe, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 196) presents a significant...

Reaffirming Strategic Autonomy in Defense Counsel: The APZ, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 152 Precedent

Date: Jan 24, 2025

Reaffirming Strategic Autonomy in Defense Counsel: The APZ, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 152 Precedent Introduction The case of APZ, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 152, decided by the England and Wales Court of...

Acknowledging Strangulation as an Aggravating Factor in Domestic Assault Sentencing: Insights from R, D v The King [2025] NICA 3

Date: Jan 23, 2025

Acknowledging Strangulation as an Aggravating Factor in Domestic Assault Sentencing: Insights from R, D v The King [2025] NICA 3 Introduction Case Overview: The case of R, D v The King [2025] NICA 3...

Assessing the Safety of Convictions in Light of Fresh Evidence: Smith v EWCA Crim 25

Date: Jan 23, 2025

Assessing the Safety of Convictions in Light of Fresh Evidence: Smith v EWCA Crim 25 Introduction In the landmark case of Smith v ([2025] EWCA Crim 25), the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) of...

Clarifying the Assessment of Seriousness in Police Misconduct Proceedings: O'Connor v Panel Chair

Date: Jan 23, 2025

Clarifying the Assessment of Seriousness in Police Misconduct Proceedings: O'Connor v Panel Chair Introduction The case of O'Connor, R (On the Application Of) v Panel Chair (Police Misconduct Panel)...

D8 v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Establishing the Non-Balancing Principle in Refugee Status Revocation

Date: Jan 23, 2025

D8 v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Establishing the Non-Balancing Principle in Refugee Status Revocation Introduction D8 v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2025] EWCA Civ...

Balancing Public Safety and Individual Impact: A New Precedent in Driving Disqualification

Date: Jan 23, 2025

Balancing Public Safety and Individual Impact: A New Precedent in Driving Disqualification Introduction The case of Pritchard, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 112) presents a complex challenge in the realm of...

Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards: Project Solartechnik Fundz Inwestycyjny Zamkniety v Solas Bond Company DAC (Approved) [2025] IEHC 64

Date: Jan 23, 2025

Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards: Project Solartechnik Fundz Inwestycyjny Zamkniety v Solas Bond Company DAC (Approved) [2025] IEHC 64 Introduction The case of Project Solartechnik Fund Fundz...

Refining Post-Trial Jury Investigation Standards: A Landmark Decision in AJF, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 197)

Date: Jan 23, 2025

Refining Post-Trial Jury Investigation Standards: A Landmark Decision in AJF, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 197) Introduction The judgment in AJF, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 197) marks a significant development...

Flexibility in Pleading Updated Particulars of Loss: Insights from Khan & Anor v Crosmac Ltd & Ors [2025] IEHC 57

Date: Jan 23, 2025

Flexibility in Pleading Updated Particulars of Loss: Insights from Khan & Anor v Crosmac Ltd & Ors [2025] IEHC 57 Introduction Case: Khan & Anor v Crosmac Ltd & Ors (Approved) [2025] IEHC 57 Court:...

Affirmation of Sentencing Principles in Youth Culpable Homicide Cases

Date: Jan 22, 2025

Affirmation of Sentencing Principles in Youth Culpable Homicide Cases Introduction The case of NRL vs. His Majesty's Advocate ([2025] HCJAC 4) adjudicated in the Scottish High Court of Justiciary on...

Skeene & Anor v R: Affirming the Distinction Between Essential Elements and Particulars in Indictments for Conspiracy to Defraud

Date: Jan 22, 2025

Skeene & Anor v R: Affirming the Distinction Between Essential Elements and Particulars in Indictments for Conspiracy to Defraud Introduction Skeene & Anor v R ([2025] EWCA Crim 17) is a pivotal...

Mandatory Dog Destruction Absent Owner Evidence: Parsonage R v EWCA Crim 456

Date: Jan 22, 2025

Mandatory Dog Destruction Absent Owner Evidence: Parsonage R v EWCA Crim 456 Introduction This commentary examines the Court of Appeal’s ruling in Parsonage, R v [2025] EWCA Crim 456, involving a...

Reaffirming the Court’s Authority to Exclude Disruptive Individuals: The Significance of Board of Management of Wilson's Hospital School v Burke [No.2]

Date: Jan 22, 2025

Reaffirming the Court’s Authority to Exclude Disruptive Individuals: The Significance of Board of Management of Wilson's Hospital School v Burke [No.2] 1. Introduction In Board of Management of...

Clarifying the Limits of the Overwhelming Supervening Act Defence in Secondary Liability Cases

Date: Jan 22, 2025

Clarifying the Limits of the Overwhelming Supervening Act Defence in Secondary Liability Cases Introduction The case of Ayre & Ors, R. v ([2025] EWCA Crim 255) presents a significant development in...

Enforcing Single Extension of Annual Return Filing under Companies Act 2014: A Comprehensive Analysis of Registrar v Greenway Ltd & Registrar v Kitchen Innovation Ltd [2025] IEHC 16

Date: Jan 21, 2025

Enforcing Single Extension of Annual Return Filing under Companies Act 2014: A Comprehensive Analysis of Registrar v Greenway Ltd & Registrar v Kitchen Innovation Ltd [2025] IEHC 16 Introduction The...

Mount Salus Residents' Owners Management Company Ltd v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (Approved) ([2025] IEHC 14): Establishing the Principle of General Consistency in Development Plans

Date: Jan 21, 2025

Mount Salus Residents' Owners Management Company Ltd v An Bord Pleanála & Ors (Approved) ([2025] IEHC 14): Establishing the Principle of General Consistency in Development Plans Introduction The case...

Maxela Ltd v Companies Act 2014: Standing in Oppressive Conduct Claims

Date: Jan 21, 2025

Maxela Ltd v Companies Act 2014: Standing in Oppressive Conduct Claims Introduction Maxela Ltd v Companies Act 2014 (Approved) ([2025] IEHC 11) is a pivotal judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Rory...

High Court of Ireland Upholds Valid Exercise of Purchase Option in Martin v O'Keeffe & Anor

Date: Jan 21, 2025

High Court of Ireland Upholds Valid Exercise of Purchase Option in Martin v O'Keeffe & Anor Introduction The case of Martin v O'Keeffe & Anor (Approved) ([2025] IEHC 21) was adjudicated in the High...