periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

R v PRP [2024] EWCA Crim 1150: Admissibility of Complainant’s Sexual History and Sentencing in Historical Sexual Offence Cases

Date: Oct 5, 2024

R v PRP [2024] EWCA Crim 1150: Admissibility of Complainant’s Sexual History and Sentencing in Historical Sexual Offence Cases Introduction The case of R v PRP [2024] EWCA Crim 1150 involves an...

State Immunity and Cyber Harassment: Shehabi & Anor v Kingdom of Bahrain

Date: Oct 5, 2024

State Immunity and Cyber Harassment: Shehabi & Anor v Kingdom of Bahrain Introduction The case of Shehabi & Anor v Kingdom of Bahrain ([2024] EWCA Civ 1158) marks a significant development in the...

Enforcement of Adjudicator Decisions and Natural Justice: Establishing Precedent in ATG Services v Ogilvie Construction

Date: Oct 5, 2024

Enforcement of Adjudicator Decisions and Natural Justice: Establishing Precedent in ATG Services v Ogilvie Construction Introduction The case of ATG Services (Scotland) Ltd against Ogilvie...

Reinterpretation of RCS 25.1(1)(b): Competency of Counterclaims in the Scottish Court of Session

Date: Oct 5, 2024

Reinterpretation of RCS 25.1(1)(b): Competency of Counterclaims in the Scottish Court of Session Introduction The case of William Gray against Stephen McCallion and ZLX Limited ([2024] CSIH 30)...

High Court Establishes Clarified Landlord Repair Obligations in Tuath Housing Association v Residential Tenancies Board

Date: Oct 5, 2024

High Court Establishes Clarified Landlord Repair Obligations in Tuath Housing Association v Residential Tenancies Board Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment on...

Dissolution of a Corporate Entity and Its Impact on Legal Appeals: Cullen Asbestos Ltd v Rex ([2024] NICA 62)

Date: Oct 4, 2024

Dissolution of a Corporate Entity and Its Impact on Legal Appeals: Cullen Asbestos Ltd v Rex ([2024] NICA 62) Introduction The case of Cullen Asbestos Limited v Rex ([2024] NICA 62) presents a...

Safeguarding Vulnerable Defendants: The Gallagher v The King Judgment

Date: Oct 4, 2024

Safeguarding Vulnerable Defendants: The Gallagher v The King Judgment Introduction The case of The King v Ellen Pauline Teresa Gallagher ([2024] NICA 63) represents a pivotal moment in Northern...

Glaser & Anor v Atay: Payment Terms in Legal Contracts Deemed Unfair Under Part 2 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015

Date: Oct 4, 2024

Glaser & Anor v Atay: Payment Terms in Legal Contracts Deemed Unfair Under Part 2 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 Introduction Glaser & Anor v Atay ([2024] EWCA Civ 1111) is a landmark case...

Defining 'Treatment' under the Mental Health Act 2001: Nasogastric Feeding Under Restraint – Comprehensive Commentary on HSE v H.H. ([2024] IEHC 564)

Date: Oct 4, 2024

Defining 'Treatment' under the Mental Health Act 2001: Nasogastric Feeding Under Restraint Comprehensive Commentary on HSE v H.H. ([2024] IEHC 564) Introduction The case of Health Service Executive v...

Balancing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Youth Sentencing: Hutchinson v EWCA Crim 1243

Date: Oct 4, 2024

Balancing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Youth Sentencing: Hutchinson v EWCA Crim 1243 Introduction The case of Hutchinson, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1243) presents a significant examination of...

Clarifying the Essential Elements of a Lease: Orr vs UK Agricultural LTD [2024] CSOH 93

Date: Oct 4, 2024

Clarifying the Essential Elements of a Lease: Orr vs UK Agricultural LTD [2024] CSOH 93 Introduction The case of Duncan Alexander Orr and others against UK Agricultural LTD ([2024] CSOH 93) presents...

R v Findley: Clarifying Sentencing Limitations for Under-18 Offenders

Date: Oct 4, 2024

R v Findley: Clarifying Sentencing Limitations for Under-18 Offenders Introduction The case of R v Findley, [2024] EWCA Crim 1204 addresses critical issues surrounding the sentencing of offenders who...

Panasonic Holdings Corp v Xiaomi Technology UK Ltd: Establishing Interim FRAND Licensing Obligations

Date: Oct 4, 2024

Panasonic Holdings Corp v Xiaomi Technology UK Ltd: Establishing Interim FRAND Licensing Obligations Introduction The case of Panasonic Holdings Corporation v Xiaomi Technology UK Ltd & Ors ([2024]...

Viegas v Cutrale: Establishment of Judicial Standards for Amending Claims Amid Limitation Defenses

Date: Oct 3, 2024

Viegas & Ors v Estate of Jose Luis Cutrale & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 1122): Establishing Standards for Amending Claims in the Context of Limitation Defenses Introduction The case of Viegas & Ors v...

Non-Residency of Disregarded Entities in DTA and Impact on Group Relief: Revenue Commissioners v Susquehanna International

Date: Oct 3, 2024

Non-Residency of Disregarded Entities in DTA and Impact on Group Relief: Revenue Commissioners v Susquehanna International Introduction In the landmark case of Revenue Commissioners v Susquehanna...

FCA v BlueCrest Capital Management: Expansion of FCA’s Redress Powers under s.55L FSMA and Broad Interpretation of 'Matter' in Tribunal References

Date: Oct 3, 2024

FCA v BlueCrest Capital Management: Expansion of FCA’s Redress Powers under s.55L FSMA and Broad Interpretation of 'Matter' in Tribunal References Introduction The case of Financial Conduct Authority...

Pepper Finance Establishes Clear Protocols for Well Charging Orders under the 2009 Act

Date: Oct 3, 2024

Pepper Finance Establishes Clear Protocols for Well Charging Orders under the 2009 Act Introduction In the High Court of Ireland, the case of Pepper Finance Corporation (Ireland) DAC v. Robert Foley...

Limitations on Reformulating Legal Questions in Consultative Cases: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v S.M. [2024] IEHC 566

Date: Oct 3, 2024

Limitations on Reformulating Legal Questions in Consultative Cases: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v S.M. [2024] IEHC 566 Introduction Director of Public Prosecutions v S.M. ([2024]...

Surrender of Martin McDermott: Establishing Enhanced Standards for TCA Warrants under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003

Date: Oct 3, 2024

Surrender of Martin McDermott: Establishing Enhanced Standards for TCA Warrants under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 Introduction In the landmark case Minister for Justice v McDermott...

Likelihood of Confusion in Trade Mark Infringement: The Precedent Set in Tvis Ltd v Howserv Services Ltd & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 1103)

Date: Oct 3, 2024

Likelihood of Confusion in Trade Mark Infringement: The Precedent Set in Tvis Ltd v Howserv Services Ltd & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 1103) Introduction The case of Tvis Ltd v Howserv Services Ltd & Ors...