periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Reinforcement of Totality Principle in Sentencing: O'Halloran v EWCA Crim 973

Date: Jul 17, 2024

Reinforcement of Totality Principle in Sentencing: O'Halloran v EWCA Crim 973 Introduction The case of O'Halloran, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 973) marks a significant moment in the jurisprudence of the...

Establishing Effective Withdrawal in Joint Enterprise: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v William Twomey [2024] IESC 31

Date: Jul 17, 2024

Establishing Effective Withdrawal in Joint Enterprise: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v William Twomey [2024] IESC 31 Introduction Director of Public Prosecutions v William Twomey is a...

High Court Declines to Rule on Moot Article 40.4.2 Inquiry in AR v Department of Psychiatry of Connolly Hospital [2024] IEHC 440

Date: Jul 17, 2024

High Court Declines to Rule on Moot Article 40.4.2 Inquiry in AR v Department of Psychiatry of Connolly Hospital [2024] IEHC 440 Introduction The case of AR v Department of Psychiatry of Connolly...

Reinforcing the Default Costs Rule in Defamation Proceedings: Burke v Mediahuis Ireland Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 424

Date: Jul 17, 2024

Reinforcing the Default Costs Rule in Defamation Proceedings: Burke v Mediahuis Ireland Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 424 Introduction In the High Court case Burke v Mediahuis Ireland Ltd & Ors ([2024] IEHC...

Beneficial Ownership and Identity of Unincorporated Associations: Insights from Haque v Hussain & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 806)

Date: Jul 17, 2024

Beneficial Ownership and Identity of Unincorporated Associations: Insights from Haque v Hussain & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 806) Introduction The case of Haque v Hussain & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 806)...

Barnes v Limerick City Council: Enforcing Judicial Review Time-Limits and Ensuring Adequate Remedies

Date: Jul 17, 2024

Barnes v Limerick City Council: Enforcing Judicial Review Time-Limits and Ensuring Adequate Remedies Introduction Barnes v Limerick City and County Council & Anor (Approved) [2024] IESC 31 is a...

Sentencing Adjustments in Conspiracy Cases: An Analysis of Birtchnell v [2024] EWCA Crim 830

Date: Jul 17, 2024

Sentencing Adjustments in Conspiracy Cases: An Analysis of Birtchnell v [2024] EWCA Crim 830 Introduction Birtchnell v [2024] EWCA Crim 830 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Mainline Power Ltd v Companies Act 2014: High Court Upholds Examinership Despite Creditor Allegations

Date: Jul 17, 2024

Mainline Power Ltd v Companies Act 2014: High Court Upholds Examinership Despite Creditor Allegations Introduction The case of Mainline Power Ltd v Companies Act 2014 (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 437)...

Surrender of Respondent Under European Arrest Warrant: Minister for Justice v Singh [2024] IEHC 516

Date: Jul 16, 2024

Surrender of Respondent Under European Arrest Warrant: Minister for Justice v Singh [2024] IEHC 516 1. Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v Singh ([2024] IEHC 516) adjudicated by the High...

Minister for Justice v Keating: Establishing Reciprocity in European Arrest Warrants under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement

Date: Jul 16, 2024

Minister for Justice v Keating: Establishing Reciprocity in European Arrest Warrants under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement Introduction In the landmark case of Minister for Justice v Keating...

Defining Operator's Contractual Obligations under the Local Government Act 1976: DELTA Merseyside Ltd & Anor v Uber Britannia Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 802

Date: Jul 16, 2024

Defining Operator's Contractual Obligations under the Local Government Act 1976: DELTA Merseyside Ltd & Anor v Uber Britannia Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 802 Introduction The case of DELTA Merseyside Ltd &...

Connors v Feshea & Ors: Judicial Review Limitations in Withdrawn Civil Actions

Date: Jul 13, 2024

Connors v Feshea & Ors: Judicial Review Limitations in Withdrawn Civil Actions Introduction The case of Connors v Feshea & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 431) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on...

Maddison v Rex: Court of Appeal Upholds Conviction Despite Identification Weaknesses

Date: Jul 13, 2024

Maddison v Rex: Court of Appeal Upholds Conviction Despite Identification Weaknesses Introduction Maddison v Rex ([2024] EWCA Crim 816) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Seniors Money Mortgages v Fingelton: High Court Validates Clear Interest Terms and Upholds Overstated Demands for Possession

Date: Jul 13, 2024

Seniors Money Mortgages v Fingelton: High Court Validates Clear Interest Terms and Upholds Overstated Demands for Possession Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant judgment in...

Court of Appeal Refines Specific Issue Orders in Parental Responsibility: T-D (Children) [2024] EWCA Civ 793

Date: Jul 13, 2024

Court of Appeal Refines Specific Issue Orders in Parental Responsibility: T-D (Children) [2024] EWCA Civ 793 Introduction The case of T-D (Children: Specific Issue Order) ([2024] EWCA Civ 793) before...

Non-Suspension of Custodial Sentences in Serious Contempt Cases: Cooper v Ignite International Brands (UK) Ltd & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 807)

Date: Jul 13, 2024

Non-Suspension of Custodial Sentences in Serious Contempt Cases: Cooper v Ignite International Brands (UK) Ltd & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 807) Introduction In the landmark case of Cooper v Ignite...

Establishing the Supremacy of Mutual Trust in Surrender Proceedings: Minister for Justice v Adams [2024] IEHC 435

Date: Jul 13, 2024

Establishing the Supremacy of Mutual Trust in Surrender Proceedings: Minister for Justice v Adams [2024] IEHC 435 Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v Adams (Approved) [2024] IEHC 435...

Ensuring Transparency and Reasonable Effort in Receiver-Led Property Sales: Insights from O'Hagan v Harper & Anor (IEHC 410, 2024)

Date: Jul 13, 2024

Ensuring Transparency and Reasonable Effort in Receiver-Led Property Sales: Insights from O'Hagan v Harper & Anor (IEHC 410, 2024) Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case O'Hagan v Harper &...

InterDigital v Lenovo: Establishing Correct FRAND Licence Terms for SEPs

Date: Jul 13, 2024

InterDigital Technology Corporation & Ors v Lenovo Group Ltd & Ors Establishing Correct FRAND Licence Terms for SEPs 1. Introduction The case of InterDigital Technology Corporation & Ors v Lenovo...

Kaur v Crown Court: Establishing Standards for Judicial Impartiality and Summing-Up Procedures

Date: Jul 13, 2024

Kaur v Crown Court: Establishing Standards for Judicial Impartiality and Summing-Up Procedures Introduction The case of Kaur, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 795) presents a significant examination of...