periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Reaffirmation of Strict Standards for Striking Defenses under Order 19 Rule 28 and Order 31 Rule 21: Insights from Leahy v OSB Group Ltd & Ors

Date: Jun 8, 2024

Reaffirmation of Strict Standards for Striking Defenses under Order 19 Rule 28 and Order 31 Rule 21: Insights from Leahy v OSB Group Ltd & Ors Introduction The case of Leahy v OSB Group Ltd & Ors...

Upholding Credibility Assessments in Refugee Claims: F.B.C. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal [2024] IEHC 343

Date: Jun 8, 2024

Upholding Credibility Assessments in Refugee Claims: F.B.C. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal [2024] IEHC 343 Introduction The case of F.B.C. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal &...

Enhancing Asset Recovery: The Precedential Impact of Criminal Assets Bureau v Fan & Anor (2024) IEHC 354

Date: Jun 8, 2024

Enhancing Asset Recovery: The Precedential Impact of Criminal Assets Bureau v Fan & Anor (2024) IEHC 354 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Criminal Assets Bureau v Fan & Anor (Approved)...

Totality and Leadership Justification Uphold Proportionate Sentencing in Drug and Firearms Conspiracy: Coleman v R [2024] EWCA Crim 706

Date: Jun 8, 2024

Totality and Leadership Justification Uphold Proportionate Sentencing in Drug and Firearms Conspiracy: Coleman v R [2024] EWCA Crim 706 Introduction In the landmark case of Coleman v R ([2024] EWCA...

High Court Sets Rigorous Standards for Possession Orders and Defences in Start Mortgages DAC v Ramseyer & Anor [2024] IEHC 329

Date: Jun 7, 2024

High Court Sets Rigorous Standards for Possession Orders and Defences in Start Mortgages DAC v Ramseyer & Anor [2024] IEHC 329 Introduction The case of Start Mortgages DAC v Ramseyer & Anor ([2024]...

Consecutive Sentencing in Conspiracy to Defraud: The Gould v. England Case

Date: Jun 7, 2024

Consecutive Sentencing in Conspiracy to Defraud: The Gould v. England Case Introduction The case of Gould, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 669) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Plenary Hearings in Judicial Review: Insights from Abdelaatti v College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 341

Date: Jun 7, 2024

Plenary Hearings in Judicial Review: Insights from Abdelaatti v College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland & Ors [2024] IEHC 341 Introduction The case of Ahmed Abdelaatti v College of...

Proportionality and Mitigation in Veterinary Misconduct Sanctions: The McCartney v Veterinary Council of Ireland [2024] IEHC 411 Decision

Date: Jun 7, 2024

Proportionality and Mitigation in Veterinary Misconduct Sanctions: The McCartney v Veterinary Council of Ireland [2024] IEHC 411 Decision Introduction The case of McCartney v Veterinary Council of...

Appointment of Independent Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act: Insights from CM [A Ward of Court] (Approved) [2024] IEHC 378

Date: Jun 7, 2024

Appointment of Independent Decision-Making Representatives under the Assisted Decision-Making Capacity Act: Insights from CM [A Ward of Court] [2024] IEHC 378 Introduction The case of CM [A Ward of...

Establishing the Role of a Co-Decision Maker under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: A Comprehensive Analysis of [2024] IEHC 379

Date: Jun 7, 2024

Establishing the Role of a Co-Decision Maker under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: A Comprehensive Analysis of [2024] IEHC 379 Introduction The case of In the Matter of E.K., A Ward...

High Court Reinforces Importance of Evidentiary Support and Wards' Autonomy in Continuation of Wardship Orders: F.K. [2024] IEHC 380

Date: Jun 7, 2024

High Court Reinforces Importance of Evidentiary Support and Wards' Autonomy in Continuation of Wardship Orders: F.K. [2024] IEHC 380 Introduction In the landmark case titled In the Matter of F.K., A...

Affirmation of Conviction and Extended Sentencing in Alexander v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 705): A Comprehensive Commentary

Date: Jun 7, 2024

Affirmation of Conviction and Extended Sentencing in Alexander v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 705): A Comprehensive Commentary Introduction Alexander v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 705) is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Prosecutorial Discretion and Legitimate Expectation: Insights from Hamill v Director of Public Prosecutions [2024] IEHC 330

Date: Jun 7, 2024

Prosecutorial Discretion and Legitimate Expectation: Insights from Hamill v Director of Public Prosecutions [2024] IEHC 330 Introduction The case of Hamill v Director of Public Prosecutions...

Non-Incorporation of General Terms and Conditions: Precedent Set in Biomass Heating Solutions Ltd v Geurts International BV [2024] IEHC 338

Date: Jun 7, 2024

Non-Incorporation of General Terms and Conditions: Precedent Set in Biomass Heating Solutions Ltd v Geurts International BV [2024] IEHC 338 Introduction Biomass Heating Solutions Ltd ("BHSL"), an...

Compliance with Mediation Requirements in Byrne v Arnold: Implications for Legal Costs

Date: Jun 6, 2024

Compliance with Mediation Requirements in Byrne v Arnold: Implications for Legal Costs Introduction The case of Byrne & Ors v Arnold ([2024] IEHC 308) adjudicated in the High Court of Ireland on June...

Declaration of Incompatibility in Discriminatory Benefit Claims: Kelly v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Date: Jun 6, 2024

Declaration of Incompatibility in Discriminatory Benefit Claims: Kelly v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ([2024] EWCA Civ 613) Introduction The case of Kelly v Secretary of State for Work...

Unlawful Means Conspiracy in Public Procurement: Roche Diagnostics Ltd v Greater Glasgow Health Board [2024] CSOH 55

Date: Jun 6, 2024

Unlawful Means Conspiracy in Public Procurement: Roche Diagnostics Ltd v Greater Glasgow Health Board [2024] CSOH 55 Introduction The case of Roche Diagnostics Ltd against Greater Glasgow Health...

Stellantis Auto SAS v Autoliv AB: Joint Expert Principles in Cartel Damages Litigation

Date: Jun 6, 2024

Stellantis Auto SAS v Autoliv AB: Joint Expert Principles in Cartel Damages Litigation Introduction In the landmark case Stellantis Auto SAS & Ors v Autoliv AB & Ors ([2024] WLR(D) 256), the England...

Procedural Fairness in Immigration Tribunals: Insights from Hossain v SSHD [2024] EWCA Civ 608

Date: Jun 6, 2024

Procedural Fairness in Immigration Tribunals: Insights from Hossain v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWCA Civ 608 Introduction Hossain v Secretary of State for the Home Department...

Retrospective Effect of Judicial Decisions: Insights from Conolly v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána & Ors [2024] IEHC 334

Date: Jun 6, 2024

Retrospective Effect of Judicial Decisions: Insights from Conolly v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána & Ors [2024] IEHC 334 Introduction Conolly v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána & Ors is a pivotal...