periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

AIQ [2024] EWCA Crim 1097: Establishing Standards for Joint Enterprise Liability in the Context of Lesser Pleas

Date: Jun 28, 2024

AIQ [2024] EWCA Crim 1097: Establishing Standards for Joint Enterprise Liability in the Context of Lesser Pleas Introduction The case of AIQ [2024] EWCA Crim 1097 presents a pivotal moment in the...

Establishing the Mackay v Dick Principle in Contract Law: An In-Depth Commentary on King Crude Carriers SA v Ridgebury November LLC

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Establishing the Mackay v Dick Principle in Contract Law: An In-Depth Commentary on King Crude Carriers SA v Ridgebury November LLC Introduction The case of King Crude Carriers SA & Ors v Ridgebury...

Express Authorisation in Reserved Functions: Oceanscape UnLtd Co. v Dun Laoghaire County Council [2024] IEHC 381

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Express Authorisation in Reserved Functions: Oceanscape UnLtd Company v Dun Laoghaire County Council [2024] IEHC 381 Introduction The case of Oceanscape UnLtd Company versus Dún Laoghaire Rathdown...

Sentencing Guidelines for Attempted Grievous Bodily Harm: Brown v R Sets New Precedent

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Sentencing Guidelines for Attempted Grievous Bodily Harm: Brown v R Sets New Precedent Introduction Brown v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1099 is a landmark decision by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Admissibility of Unlawfully Obtained Medical Records in Scottish Insurance Law: Establishing the Balance Between Confidentiality and Contractual Rights

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Admissibility of Unlawfully Obtained Medical Records in Scottish Insurance Law: Establishing the Balance Between Confidentiality and Contractual Rights Introduction The case of Gillian Cowie against...

Statute of Limitations and Date of Knowledge: High Court's Decision in Anglade v Transdev Dublin Light Rail Ltd [2024] IEHC 384

Date: Jun 27, 2024

Statute of Limitations and Date of Knowledge: High Court's Decision in Anglade v Transdev Dublin Light Rail Ltd [2024] IEHC 384 Introduction In the landmark case of Anglade v Transdev Dublin Light...

Fairness in Judicial Proceedings: Insights from Hima v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024]

Date: Jun 27, 2024

Fairness in Judicial Proceedings: Insights from Hima v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] Introduction The case of Hima v The Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2024]...

Clarifying Honest or Reasonable Belief in Consent and Advocate Depute Conduct: Insights from Clark Thomson v HM Advocate [2024] ScotHC HCJAC_30

Date: Jun 27, 2024

Clarifying Honest or Reasonable Belief in Consent and Advocate Depute Conduct: Insights from Clark Thomson v HM Advocate [2024] ScotHC HCJAC_30 Introduction The case of Clark Thomson v HM Advocate...

Clarifying Culpability and Harm Categories in Sexual Offense Sentencing: R v Hines [2024] EWCA Crim 757

Date: Jun 26, 2024

Clarifying Culpability and Harm Categories in Sexual Offense Sentencing: R v Hines [2024] EWCA Crim 757 Introduction The case of Rex v Jemel Soloman Hines ([2024] EWCA Crim 757) presents a...

Revising Sentencing Practices for Offenders of Particular Concern: Obi v EWCA Crim 805

Date: Jun 26, 2024

Revising Sentencing Practices for Offenders of Particular Concern: Obi, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 805) Introduction The case of Obi, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 805) adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Prioritizing Family Life under Article 8: High Court Overturns Extradition Order in PK v Lord Advocate [2024]

Date: Jun 26, 2024

Prioritizing Family Life under Article 8: High Court Overturns Extradition Order in PK v Lord Advocate [2024] 1. Introduction The case of PK v Lord Advocate ([2024] ScotHC HCJAC_25) marks a...

Reaffirmation of the Totality Principle in Sentencing: Alemi, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 755

Date: Jun 26, 2024

Reaffirmation of the Totality Principle in Sentencing: Alemi, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 755 Introduction Alemi, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 755 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Affirming Unanimous Verdict Integrity: The EWCA's Decision in R v Haji [2024] EWCA Crim 955

Date: Jun 26, 2024

Affirming Unanimous Verdict Integrity: The EWCA's Decision in R v Haji [2024] EWCA Crim 955 Introduction In the landmark case of R v Haji [2024] EWCA Crim 955, the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Re Cloughvalley Stores (NI) Ltd: Strengthening Directors' Accountability and Appeal Procedures in Northern Ireland

Date: Jun 26, 2024

Re Cloughvalley Stores (NI) Ltd: Strengthening Directors' Accountability and Appeal Procedures in Northern Ireland Introduction The case of Quinn v Department for the Economy (Re Cloughvalley Stores...

Procedural Integrity in Amending Unless Orders and Recognizing Special Circumstances: Insights from Farrell v RAS Medical Ltd [2024] IEHC 369

Date: Jun 25, 2024

Procedural Integrity in Amending Unless Orders and Recognizing Special Circumstances: Insights from Farrell v RAS Medical Ltd [2024] IEHC 369 Introduction Farrell v RAS Medical Ltd [Trading as...

Interpretation of 'Private' in Financing Provisions: Cantor Fitzgerald & Co v Yes Bank Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 695

Date: Jun 25, 2024

Interpretation of 'Private' in Financing Provisions: Cantor Fitzgerald & Co v Yes Bank Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 695 Introduction Cantor Fitzgerald & Co v Yes Bank Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 695) is a landmark...

Enhanced Framework for Assisted Decision-Making Capacity under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: Insights from the High Court of Ireland's Ruling in SD [A Ward of Court] (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 419)

Date: Jun 25, 2024

Enhanced Framework for Assisted Decision-Making Capacity under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: Insights from the High Court of Ireland's Ruling in SD [A Ward of Court] (Approved)...

High Court of Ireland Establishes Joint Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015

Date: Jun 25, 2024

High Court of Ireland Establishes Joint Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment on...

Proportionality in Sexual Offences Prevention Orders: Insights from Beattie, R. v [2024] NICA 51

Date: Jun 22, 2024

Proportionality in Sexual Offences Prevention Orders: Insights from Beattie, R. v [2024] NICA 51 Introduction The case of Beattie, R. v ([2024] NICA 51) before the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland...

Gutmann v Apple Inc & Ors: CAT's Approach to Certification and Case Management in Dominant Market Abuse Claims

Date: Jun 22, 2024

Gutmann v Apple Inc & Ors: CAT's Approach to Certification and Case Management in Dominant Market Abuse Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Gutmann v Apple Inc & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 702),...