periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Enhanced Protections for Vulnerable Defendants: Campbell v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1036

Date: Sep 12, 2024

Enhanced Protections for Vulnerable Defendants: Campbell v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1036 Introduction Campbell v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 1036) is a landmark judgment by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

An Bord Pleanála v Patton Bros. Quarry Ltd: Nullity of Substitute Consent Grant Due to Procedural Errors

Date: Sep 12, 2024

An Bord Pleanála v Patton Bros. Quarry Ltd: Nullity of Substitute Consent Grant Due to Procedural Errors Introduction The case of An Bord Pleanála v Patton Bros. Quarry Ltd ([2024] IEHC 546) presents...

Bodle R v EWCA Crim 1157: Establishing Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Intentional Strangulation in Domestic Settings

Date: Sep 11, 2024

Bodle R v EWCA Crim 1157: Establishing Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Intentional Strangulation in Domestic Settings Introduction The case of Bodle R v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1157) presents a...

Affirmation of Discretion in Housing Enforcement Policies: City of Bradford v Kazi

Date: Sep 11, 2024

Affirmation of Discretion in Housing Enforcement Policies: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council v Kazi Introduction The case of City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council v Kazi ([2024]...

Reaffirming Judicial Standards in Child Protection: Analysis of K-K (Children) Re [2024] EWCA Civ 1025

Date: Sep 11, 2024

Reaffirming Judicial Standards in Child Protection: Analysis of K-K (Children) Re [2024] EWCA Civ 1025 Introduction The case of K-K (Children) Re [2024] EWCA Civ 1025 adjudicated by the England and...

Reaffirmation of Category 2A Sentencing Framework in Section 20 GBH Offenses: The Lindfield Case [2024] EWCA Crim 1131

Date: Sep 11, 2024

Reaffirmation of Category 2A Sentencing Framework in Section 20 GBH Offenses: The Lindfield Case [2024] EWCA Crim 1131 Introduction The case of Lindfield, R v [2024] EWCA Crim 1131 marks a...

Expanding the Scope of Norwich Pharmacal Orders: Commentary on Randall v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána ([2024] IEHC 540)

Date: Sep 11, 2024

Expanding the Scope of Norwich Pharmacal Orders: Commentary on Randall v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána ([2024] IEHC 540) Introduction The case of Jonathan Randall v Commissioner of An Garda...

O'Neill v Atlantic Troy Ltd [2024] IEHC 541: Establishing Judicial Fairness in Discrimination Claims

Date: Sep 10, 2024

O'Neill v Atlantic Troy Ltd [2024] IEHC 541: Establishing Judicial Fairness in Discrimination Claims Introduction The O'Neill v Atlantic Troy Ltd (Approved) [2024] IEHC 541 judgment, delivered by Mr....

Minimum Suspension Period for Bail Act Offence: Quashing of an Unlawful Suspended Sentence in Haddad, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1027)

Date: Sep 10, 2024

Minimum Suspension Period for Bail Act Offence: Quashing of an Unlawful Suspended Sentence in Haddad, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1027) Introduction The case of Haddad, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1027)...

High Court Establishes Cost Liability for Judicial Reviews Constituting Abuse of Process and Timeliness: Waters v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána [2024] IEHC 539

Date: Sep 10, 2024

High Court Establishes Cost Liability for Judicial Reviews Constituting Abuse of Process and Timeliness Introduction Waters v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 539) is a...

Affirming Finality: Masterson v Pepper Finance Corporation Establishes Precedent on Res Judicata and Abuse of Process in Mortgage Enforcement

Date: Sep 10, 2024

Affirming Finality: Masterson v Pepper Finance Corporation Establishes Precedent on Res Judicata and Abuse of Process in Mortgage Enforcement Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered judgment...

Ashmore v EWCA Crim 1083: Redefining Dangerousness Assessments for Young Offenders

Date: Sep 7, 2024

Ashmore v EWCA Crim 1083: Redefining Dangerousness Assessments for Young Offenders Introduction The case of Ashmore v EWCA Crim 1083 represents a significant development in the application of...

Limitation Periods and Credibility in Civil Rape Proceedings: PW (AP) v KM ([2024] CSOH 85)

Date: Sep 7, 2024

Limitation Periods and Credibility in Civil Rape Proceedings: PW (AP) v KM ([2024] CSOH 85) Introduction In the case of PW (AP) against KM (Court of Session) ([2024] CSOH 85), the Scottish Court of...

Clarity on Chapter I Prohibition without Necessitating Dishonesty: Allergan PLC v CMA [2024] EWCA Civ 1023

Date: Sep 7, 2024

Clarity on Chapter I Prohibition without Necessitating Dishonesty: Allergan PLC & Ors v Competition and Markets Authority [2024] EWCA Civ 1023 Introduction The case of Allergan PLC & Ors v...

Clarifying Sentencing Principles in Sexual Assault Cases: Buckley v EWCA Crim 1203

Date: Sep 7, 2024

Clarifying Sentencing Principles in Sexual Assault Cases: Buckley v EWCA Crim 1203 Introduction Buckley, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1203 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Hussain v EWCA Crim 1223: Upholding Conviction Safety in Fresh Evidence Applications

Date: Sep 7, 2024

Hussain v EWCA Crim 1223: Upholding Conviction Safety in Fresh Evidence Applications Introduction Hussain, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1223) is a pivotal judgment rendered by the England and Wales Court...

London International Exhibition Centre PLC v Allianz Insurance PLC & Ors: Establishing Concurrent Causation in Business Interruption Claims During COVID-19

Date: Sep 7, 2024

London International Exhibition Centre PLC v Allianz Insurance PLC & Ors: Establishing Concurrent Causation in Business Interruption Claims During COVID-19 1. Introduction The appellate case of...

Fox v Walshe & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 507): High Court Sets Precedent on Freezing Orders and Security for Costs in Property Disputes

Date: Sep 6, 2024

Fox v Walshe & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 507): High Court Sets Precedent on Freezing Orders and Security for Costs in Property Disputes Introduction In the recent High Court of Ireland decision,...

Enhancing the Application of Insolvency Proceedings: Carvill-Biggs & Anor v Reading [2024] EWCA Civ 1005

Date: Sep 6, 2024

Enhancing the Application of Insolvency Proceedings: Carvill-Biggs & Anor v Reading [2024] EWCA Civ 1005 Introduction The case of Carvill-Biggs & Anor v Reading ([2024] EWCA Civ 1005) presents a...

R v Plackett: Refining Compensation Orders in Criminal Sentencing

Date: Sep 6, 2024

R v Plackett: Refining Compensation Orders in Criminal Sentencing Introduction The case of R v Plackett [2024] EWCA Crim 1205 presents significant insights into the application of compensation orders...