periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Application of Children’s Sentencing Guidelines to Historical Sexual Offences: Monnan v EWCA Crim 1641

Date: Nov 28, 2024

Application of Children’s Sentencing Guidelines to Historical Sexual Offences: Monnan v EWCA Crim 1641 Introduction The case of Monnan, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1641) presents a significant judicial...

Commentary – Howe v Brent LBC: Deemed Joint Tenancy on Service of Section 122 Notice – Family Members’ Shared Right to Buy Survives Tenant’s Death

Date: Nov 28, 2024

Howe v Brent London Borough Council Deemed Joint Tenancy on Service of Section 122 Notice – Family Members’ Shared Right to Buy Survives Tenant’s Death Introduction Howe v Brent London Borough...

Preserving Victim Anonymity and Ensuring Fair Hearsay Evidentiary Standards in Sexual Offence Trials

Date: Nov 28, 2024

Preserving Victim Anonymity and Ensuring Fair Hearsay Evidentiary Standards in Sexual Offence Trials Introduction The case of Brown, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1763) presents a complex interplay of...

Revisiting Expressed Deterrence: Insights from Byrne v The King [2024] NICA 75

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Revisiting Expressed Deterrence: Insights from Byrne v The King [2024] NICA 75 Introduction Byrne v The King [2024] NICA 75 is a significant appellate decision from the Court of Appeal in Northern...

Appropriate Application of Section 101(1)(d) and Cross-Admissibility in Criminal Appeals: Lewis R. v EWCA Crim 1639

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Appropriate Application of Section 101(1)(d) and Cross-Admissibility in Criminal Appeals: Lewis R. v EWCA Crim 1639 Introduction Case: Lewis, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1639) Court: England and Wales...

Ryanair DAC v Reddy & Ors [2024] IEHC 719: Implied Employment Contracts and Insurability Under the Social Welfare Act 2005

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Ryanair DAC v Reddy & Ors [2024] IEHC 719: Implied Employment Contracts and Insurability Under the Social Welfare Act 2005 Introduction Ryanair DAC v Reddy & Ors [2024] IEHC 719 is a landmark...

Bradley R v EWCA Crim: Reinforcing Sentencing Protocols for Juvenile Offenders Tried as Adults

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Bradley R v EWCA Crim: Reinforcing Sentencing Protocols for Juvenile Offenders Tried as Adults Introduction Bradley R v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1502) is a landmark case heard by the England and Wales Court...

“Statutory Relevant-Person Status is Inviolable: Lady Carmichael’s Re-statement of the Limits on Children’s Hearings”

Date: Nov 27, 2024

“Statutory Relevant-Person Status is Inviolable: Lady Carmichael’s Re-statement of the Limits on Children’s Hearings” 1. Introduction In Petition of A for Judicial Review ([2024] CSOH 106) Lady...

Beyond the Written Contract: High Court Clarifies Fiduciary Obligations of Senior Executives Acting for “Associated” Companies

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Beyond the Written Contract: High Court Clarifies Fiduciary Obligations of Senior Executives Acting for “Associated” Companies 1. Introduction In Victoria Hall Management Ltd & Ors v Cox & Ors [2024]...

Reaffirming Harm Category Classification in Stalking Cases: Noakes, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1507

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Reaffirming Harm Category Classification in Stalking Cases: Noakes, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1507 Introduction The case of Noakes, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1507 addresses significant issues surrounding the...

“Who Said What?” – The High Court Confirms a Mandatory Duty to List Submission-Makers in Chief Executive Reports

Date: Nov 27, 2024

“Who Said What?” – The High Court Confirms a Mandatory Duty to List Submission-Makers in Chief Executive Reports 1. Introduction In Pat O’Donnell & Company v Dublin City Council & Uniphar Plc ([2024]...

Clarifying Clawback Calculations in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: Roache v Start Mortgages DAC [2024] IEHC 666

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Clarifying Clawback Calculations in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: Roache v Start Mortgages DAC [2024] IEHC 666 Introduction The case of Roache & Anor v Start Mortgages DAC (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Priority of Solicitor's Charges Over Estate Assets: Insights from Naylor v Maher [2024] IEHC 667

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Priority of Solicitor's Charges Over Estate Assets: Insights from Naylor v Maher [2024] IEHC 667 Introduction The case of Naylor [Otherwise Hoare] v Maher (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 667) adjudicated by...

Limitations on Collateral Challenges to Planning Orders: Murray & Anor v Meath County Council (2024) IEHC 658

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Limitations on Collateral Challenges to Planning Orders Murray & Anor v Meath County Council (2024) IEHC 658 Introduction The case of Murray & Anor v Meath County Council ([2024] IEHC 658)...

Re Quinn v Succession Act 1965: Establishing the Precedent for Admitting Reconstructed Wills in Probate

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Re Quinn v Succession Act 1965: Establishing the Precedent for Admitting Reconstructed Wills in Probate Introduction The case of In the matter of the estate of Patrick Quinn v Succession Act 1965...

Priority of Executor's Costs in Insolvent Estates: Gilvarry v Naylor [2024] IEHC 668

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Priority of Executor's Costs in Insolvent Estates: Gilvarry v Naylor [2024] IEHC 668 Introduction The case of Gilvarry v Naylor (Approved) [2024] IEHC 668 is a pivotal High Court of Ireland decision...

High Court of Ireland Establishes Clarified Standards for Summary Judgment in Detinue Actions

Date: Nov 26, 2024

High Court of Ireland Establishes Clarified Standards for Summary Judgment in Detinue Actions Introduction The case of Connolly Bros. Car Sales (Ballybrit) Unlimited Company v Gilligan & Anor...

Assessment of "Good Character" in Naturalisation: Insights from Ahmed v Minister for Justice

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Assessment of "Good Character" in Naturalisation: Insights from Ahmed v Minister for Justice ([2024] IEHC 661) Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on November 22,...

Vehicles as Weapons: Upheld in R v Deeprose and R v Papworth [2024] EWCA Crim 1431

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Vehicles as Weapons: Upheld in R v Deeprose and R v Papworth [2024] EWCA Crim 1431 Introduction The Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) delivered a pivotal judgment on November 22, 2024, in the cases...

Re A Company (Number Cr-2024-Bhm-000012) [2024] EWCA Civ 1436: Clarifying the Presentation Date of Winding Up Petitions in the Era of Electronic Filing

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Re A Company (Number Cr-2024-Bhm-000012) [2024] EWCA Civ 1436: Clarifying the Presentation Date of Winding Up Petitions in the Era of Electronic Filing Introduction The case of Re A Company (Number...