periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Adjudicator Determinations in Non-NHS Medical Contracts Amenable to Judicial Review: Shashikanth v NHS Litigation Authority

Date: Dec 4, 2024

Adjudicator Determinations in Non-NHS Medical Contracts Amenable to Judicial Review: Shashikanth v NHS Litigation Authority Introduction The case of Shashikanth, R (On the Application Of) v NHS...

Best Interests Determinations in PDOC Cases: The XY Judgment [2024] EWCA Civ 1466

Date: Dec 4, 2024

Best Interests Determinations in PDOC Cases: The XY Judgment [2024] EWCA Civ 1466 Introduction The case of XY (Withdrawal of Treatment) ([2024] EWCA Civ 1466) represents a significant legal...

Safeguarding Patients Under Inherent Jurisdiction: Analysis of Master Misericordiae University Hospital v CBA ([2024] IEHC 698)

Date: Dec 4, 2024

Safeguarding Patients Under Inherent Jurisdiction: Analysis of Master Misericordiae University Hospital v CBA ([2024] IEHC 698) Introduction The case of Master Misericordiae University Hospital v CBA...

Parens Patriae Authority in Medical Treatment for Unrepresented Minors: A Health Board v KL [2024] CSOH 108

Date: Dec 4, 2024

Parens Patriae Authority in Medical Treatment for Unrepresented Minors: A Health Board v KL [2024] CSOH 108 Introduction The case A Health Board in respect of KL ([2024] CSOH 108) adjudicated by Lady...

High Court of Ireland Establishes Procedural Norms for Challenging Official Assignee Appointments in Bankruptcy Proceedings

Date: Dec 4, 2024

High Court of Ireland Establishes Procedural Norms for Challenging Official Assignee Appointments in Bankruptcy Proceedings Introduction The case of Sean Dunne v. Michael Ian Larkin Official Assignee...

Fraudulent Conveyance at Gross Undervalue under Section 74(3) LCLA 2009: AIB Mortgage Bank UC & Anor v Burke & Ors

Date: Dec 4, 2024

Fraudulent Conveyance at Gross Undervalue under Section 74(3) LCLA 2009 Introduction This commentary examines the High Court of Ireland’s decision in AIB Mortgage Bank UC & Anor v Burke & Ors [2024]...

McCalla v Secretary of State for Defence: Limitation of Rule 43 in Setting Aside Upper Tribunal Decisions

Date: Dec 3, 2024

McCalla v Secretary of State for Defence: Limitation of Rule 43 in Setting Aside Upper Tribunal Decisions Introduction McCalla v Secretary of State for Defence ([2024] EWCA Civ 1467) is a pivotal...

Limits on Direct Discrimination Claims Against Qualifications Bodies: Davda v The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

Date: Dec 3, 2024

Limits on Direct Discrimination Claims Against Qualifications Bodies: Davda v The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries Introduction The case of Davda v The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries ([2024]...

Enhanced Interpretation of EU Directive 2004/38/EC in UC Eligibility: Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v Versnick & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 1454)

Date: Dec 3, 2024

Enhanced Interpretation of EU Directive 2004/38/EC in UC Eligibility Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v Versnick & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 1454) Introduction The case of Secretary of State for...

High Court Affirmation of Creditor Status: City Quarter Capital II PLC v Companies Act 2014 [No. 2]

Date: Dec 3, 2024

High Court Affirmation of Creditor Status: City Quarter Capital II PLC v Companies Act 2014 [No. 2] Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on December 2, 2024, in the...

Unduly Lenient Sentencing in Jeffries v [2024] EWCA Crim 1504: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Nov 30, 2024

Unduly Lenient Sentencing in Jeffries, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1504): A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The case of Jeffries, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1504) marks a significant moment in the...

“Milk” and Other Reserved Dairy Terms in Trade Marks: The Court of Appeal Clarifies that “Designation” Encompasses Trade Marks – Commentary on Dairy UK Ltd v Oatly AB [2024] EWCA Civ 1453

Date: Nov 30, 2024

“Milk” and Other Reserved Dairy Terms in Trade Marks: The Court of Appeal Clarifies that “Designation” Encompasses Trade Marks – Commentary on Dairy UK Ltd v Oatly AB [2024] EWCA Civ 1453 1....

Affirmation of Appellate Standards in Sexual Offence Convictions: Housecroft v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1533

Date: Nov 30, 2024

Affirmation of Appellate Standards in Sexual Offence Convictions: Housecroft v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1533 Introduction Housecroft v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1533 is a significant judgment delivered by the...

A v Health Service Executive & Anor (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 747) - Comprehensive Commentary

Date: Nov 30, 2024

Litigation Restriction in Medical Negligence: A v Health Service Executive & Anor ([2024] IEHC 747) 1. Introduction The case A v Health Service Executive & Anor ([2024] IEHC 747) adjudicated by the...

Reaffirming Sentencing Guidelines for Controlling and Coercive Behavior: R v Cooper [2024] EWCA Crim 1512

Date: Nov 30, 2024

Reaffirming Sentencing Guidelines for Controlling and Coercive Behavior: R v Cooper [2024] EWCA Crim 1512 Introduction The case of R v Cooper [2024] EWCA Crim 1512 marks a significant appellate...

No Re-characterisation Duty under the Withdrawal Agreement: Commentary on Emambux v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWCA Civ 1459

Date: Nov 29, 2024

No Re-characterisation Duty under the Withdrawal Agreement: Commentary on Emambux v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWCA Civ 1459 1. Introduction The Court of Appeal’s decision in...

“Fore-Warn or Forego” – The New Advance-Notice Rule when Relying on Merits in Relief-from-Sanctions Applications (Bangs v FM Conway Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 1461)

Date: Nov 29, 2024

“Fore-Warn or Forego” – The New Advance-Notice Rule when Relying on Merits in Relief-from-Sanctions Applications Commentary on Bangs v FM Conway Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 1461) 1. Introduction Bangs v FM...

Kelly v Residential Tenancies Board [2024]: High Court Affirms RTB's Interpretation of Landlord's Intention to Sell under Residential Tenancies Act 2004

Date: Nov 29, 2024

Kelly v Residential Tenancies Board [2024]: High Court Affirms RTB's Interpretation of Landlord's Intention to Sell under Residential Tenancies Act 2004 Introduction The case of Kelly v Residential...

Switaj v McClenaghan: Temporal Limits on “Prohibited Payments” and Section 21 Notices under the Tenant Fees Act 2019

Date: Nov 29, 2024

Switaj v McClenaghan: Temporal Limits on “Prohibited Payments” and Section 21 Notices under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 Introduction The Court of Appeal’s decision in Switaj v McClenaghan ([2024] EWCA...

“Ordering Otherwise” and Futurity Pleadings – A Commentary on AXA Sun Life PLC & Ors v Commissioners of Inland Revenue & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 1430)

Date: Nov 28, 2024

“Ordering Otherwise” and Futurity Pleadings – A Commentary on AXA Sun Life PLC & Others v HMRC ([2024] EWCA Civ 1430) Introduction In November 2024 the Court of Appeal handed down a decision that...