periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Supervised Access Order Established in K.R v M.P [2024] IEHC 475

Date: May 31, 2024

Supervised Access Order Established in K.R v M.P [2024] IEHC 475 Introduction The case of K.R v M.P (Approved) [2024] IEHC 475 was adjudicated in the High Court of Ireland on May 30, 2024. This...

Admissibility of Deceased Witnesses' Statements: McGlinchey v Regina [2024] NICA 43

Date: May 31, 2024

Admissibility of Deceased Witnesses' Statements: McGlinchey v Regina [2024] NICA 43 Introduction In the case of McGlinchey, R. v Regina ([2024] NICA 43), the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland...

High Court Upholds Legality of Mandarin Chinese Marking Scheme in B [A Minor] & Anor v Minister for Education & Ors [2024] IEHC 313

Date: May 30, 2024

Legality of Non-Statutory Marking Schemes Confirmed in B [A Minor] & Anor v Minister for Education & Ors [2024] IEHC 313 1. Introduction The case of B [A Minor] & Anor v Minister for Education & Ors...

Clarity in Accompanying Notifications Upholds Validity of Removal and Exclusion Orders: K v Minister for Justice (2024) IEHC 332

Date: May 30, 2024

Clarity in Accompanying Notifications Upholds Validity of Removal and Exclusion Orders: K v Minister for Justice (2024) IEHC 332 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case K v Minister for...

Crofton Buildings Management CLG v An Bord Pleanala: Establishing the Default Remittal in Planning Law

Date: May 30, 2024

Crofton Buildings Management CLG v An Bord Pleanala: Establishing the Default Remittal in Planning Law Introduction The case of Crofton Buildings Management CLG & Anor v An Bord Pleanala and...

Granting Leave to Appeal: Insights from Donegal County Council v Quinn [2024] IEHC 358

Date: May 30, 2024

Granting Leave to Appeal: Insights from Donegal County Council v Quinn [2024] IEHC 358 Introduction The case of Donegal County Council v Quinn ([2024] IEHC 358) is a pivotal judgment delivered by Mr....

Reaffirmation of Non-Joinder of Judges in Judicial Review Proceedings: J.S v M.K ([2024] IEHC 353)

Date: May 30, 2024

Reaffirmation of Non-Joinder of Judges in Judicial Review Proceedings: J.S v M.K ([2024] IEHC 353) Introduction The case J.S. v M.K (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 353) was adjudicated by Ms. Justice Nuala...

Prosecutorial Delay and "Ageing Out": Comprehensive Analysis of McCann v DPP [2024] IEHC 314

Date: May 30, 2024

Prosecutorial Delay and "Ageing Out": Comprehensive Analysis of McCann v Director of Public Prosecutions [2024] IEHC 314 Introduction McCann v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Abuse of Rights and Fraud in Residence Card Applications: Analysis of I & Anor v Minister for Justice [2024] IEHC 333

Date: May 30, 2024

Abuse of Rights and Fraud in Residence Card Applications: Analysis of I & Anor v Minister for Justice [2024] IEHC 333 Introduction The case of I & Anor v Minister for Justice ([2024] IEHC 333) before...

McGuinness v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána: Upholding the Validity of Search Warrants in Civil Proceedings

Date: May 30, 2024

McGuinness v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána: Upholding the Validity of Search Warrants in Civil Proceedings Introduction The High Court of Ireland, in the judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Nolan...

Irish High Court Sets New Precedent on Adoption Procedures in Child and Family Agency v Adoption Authority of Ireland

Date: May 29, 2024

Irish High Court Sets New Precedent on Adoption Procedures in Child and Family Agency v Adoption Authority of Ireland Introduction The case of Child and Family Agency & Ors v Adoption Authority of...

Clarifying Extended and Cumulative Sentencing in Scottish Criminal Law: Insights from [2024] HCJAC 22

Date: May 29, 2024

Clarifying Extended and Cumulative Sentencing in Scottish Criminal Law: Insights from [2024] HCJAC 22 Introduction The case of HMA against Alistair Duncan Fergusson ([2024] HCJAC 22) represents a...

Clarification of Section 4(1A) Distinction in Road Traffic Act: McGuinness v DPS [2024] IEHC 317

Date: May 28, 2024

Clarification of Section 4(1A) Distinction in Road Traffic Act: McGuinness v Director of Public Prosecutions [2024] IEHC 317 Introduction The case of Conor McGuinness v Director of Public...

Affirmation of the Revenue Rule in Irish Law: High Court Dismisses Application in ReDefine Australian Investments Ltd

Date: May 28, 2024

Affirmation of the Revenue Rule in Irish Law: High Court Dismisses Application in ReDefine Australian Investments Ltd Introduction The case of Redefine Australian Investments Ltd [In Voluntary...

Dark Sky Roscommon v An Bord Pleanala: High Court Establishes Rigorous Assessment Standards for Environmental Impact under Article 6(3) Habitat Directive

Date: May 28, 2024

Dark Sky Roscommon v An Bord Pleanala: High Court Establishes Rigorous Assessment Standards for Environmental Impact under Article 6(3) Habitat Directive Introduction In the landmark case of Dark Sky...

Boohene & Ors v The Royal Parks Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 583): Establishing New Precedents in Indirect Racial Discrimination

Date: May 25, 2024

Boohene & Ors v The Royal Parks Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 583): Establishing New Precedents in Indirect Racial Discrimination Introduction The case of Boohene & Ors v The Royal Parks Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ...

Richards v EWCA Crim 631 (2024): Affirming Judicial Discretion in Sentencing for Wounding with Intent

Date: May 25, 2024

Richards v EWCA Crim 631 (2024): Affirming Judicial Discretion in Sentencing for Wounding with Intent Introduction The case of Richards v ([2024] EWCA Crim 631) adjudicated in the England and Wales...

Clarifying Fiduciary Duties and Trust Management: Insights from Shovlin v Site Civils and Surfacing Ltd & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 585)

Date: May 25, 2024

Clarifying Fiduciary Duties and Trust Management: Insights from Shovlin v Site Civils and Surfacing Ltd & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 585) Introduction The case of Shovlin v Site Civils and Surfacing Ltd &...

Obviousness of Clinical Dosing Regimens in Pharmaceutical Patents: Sandoz v Bayer

Date: May 25, 2024

Obviousness of Clinical Dosing Regimens in Pharmaceutical Patents: Sandoz AG & Ors v Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH & Ors Introduction The case of Sandoz AG & Ors v Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH...

Disqualification of Director for Employment of Illegal Workers: The Azam Case [2024] ScotCS CSOH_53

Date: May 24, 2024

Disqualification of Director for Employment of Illegal Workers: The Azam Case [2024] ScotCS CSOH_53 Introduction The case of Muhammad Azam marks a significant development in the enforcement of...