periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Y v X [2024] IEHC 383: Equitable Asset Division and Co-Parenting Arrangements in High Court Divorce Rulings

Date: May 21, 2024

Y v X [2024] IEHC 383: Equitable Asset Division and Co-Parenting Arrangements in High Court Divorce Rulings Introduction The case of Y v X ([2024] IEHC 383) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland...

Enhancing Transparency in Environmental Assessments: Insights from Carrownagowan Concern Group & Ors v An Bord Pleanála & Ors ([2024] IEHC 300)

Date: May 21, 2024

Enhancing Transparency in Environmental Assessments: Insights from Carrownagowan Concern Group & Ors v An Bord Pleanála & Ors ([2024] IEHC 300) Introduction The case of Carrownagowan Concern Group &...

Establishing the Absence of a Presumption for Indemnity Costs in Failed Dishonesty Allegations: Thakkar v Mican [2024] EWCA Civ 552

Date: May 21, 2024

Establishing the Absence of a Presumption for Indemnity Costs in Failed Dishonesty Allegations: Thakkar v Mican [2024] EWCA Civ 552 Introduction In the case of Thakkar & Ors v Mican & Anor ([2024]...

Upholding Regulatory Principles: A Comprehensive Analysis of Options UK Personal Pensions LLP v Financial Ombudsman Service Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 541)

Date: May 21, 2024

Upholding Regulatory Principles: A Comprehensive Analysis of Options UK Personal Pensions LLP v Financial Ombudsman Service Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 541) Introduction The case of Options UK Personal...

Reaffirming Section 23: Court of Appeal Upholds Care Act 2014’s Precedence Over Housing Act 1996 in Campbell v Ealing

Date: May 18, 2024

Reaffirming Section 23: Court of Appeal Upholds Care Act 2014’s Precedence Over Housing Act 1996 in Campbell v Ealing Introduction Campbell v London Borough of Ealing ([2024] EWCA Civ 540) is a...

Affirmation of Section 1 Orders and Disclosure Obligations: MEX Group Worldwide Ltd v Stewart Owen Ford and Others [2024] CSOH 51

Date: May 18, 2024

Affirmation of Section 1 Orders and Disclosure Obligations: MEX Group Worldwide Ltd v Stewart Owen Ford and Others [2024] CSOH 51 Introduction The case of MEX Group Worldwide Ltd against Stewart Owen...

Grant & Ors v The Crown: Establishing Precedents in Sentencing for Group Offending and Perverting Justice

Date: May 18, 2024

Grant & Ors v The Crown: Establishing Precedents in Sentencing for Group Offending and Perverting Justice Introduction The case of Grant & Ors v The Crown [2024] EWCA Crim 603 represents a...

Ensuring Adequate Reasoning and Relevance in Police Disciplinary Tribunals: A Comprehensive Analysis of Deputy PC Fiona Taylor's Judicial Review

Date: May 18, 2024

Ensuring Adequate Reasoning and Relevance in Police Disciplinary Tribunals: A Comprehensive Analysis of Deputy PC Fiona Taylor's Judicial Review Introduction The case of Deputy Police Constable...

Clarifying Interim Injunctions in Competition Law: SportsDirect.com v Newcastle United

Date: May 18, 2024

Clarifying Interim Injunctions in Competition Law: SportsDirect.com v Newcastle United 1. Introduction The case of SportsDirect.com Retail Ltd v Newcastle United Football Club Ltd & Anor [2024] EWCA...

O’Sullivan v Ryan [2024] IEHC 326: Refining Approaches to Quantum in Multiple Injury Cases under the Personal Injuries Guidelines

Date: May 18, 2024

O’Sullivan v Ryan [2024] IEHC 326: Refining Approaches to Quantum in Multiple Injury Cases under the Personal Injuries Guidelines Introduction In the landmark case of O'Sullivan v Ryan (Approved)...

Taylor v Police Appeals Tribunal: Reinforcing Procedural Fairness and Adequate Reasoning in Disciplinary Proceedings

Date: May 18, 2024

Taylor v Police Appeals Tribunal: Reinforcing Procedural Fairness and Adequate Reasoning in Disciplinary Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of Taylor v Police Appeals Tribunal ([2024] CSOH...

Significant Planning and Severe Psychological Harm in Sentencing Rape: An Analysis of R v Taylor [2024] EWCA Crim 615

Date: May 18, 2024

Significant Planning and Severe Psychological Harm in Sentencing Rape: An Analysis of R v Taylor [2024] EWCA Crim 615 Introduction The case of R v Taylor [2024] EWCA Crim 615 represents a pivotal...

Weild & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 690: Clarifying the Determination of 'Leading Role' in Drug Supply Conspiracies

Date: May 18, 2024

Weild & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 690: Clarifying the Determination of 'Leading Role' in Drug Supply Conspiracies Introduction The case of Weild & Anor v R [2024] EWCA Crim 690, adjudicated by the...

Establishing the Boundaries of Objective Bias in Judicial Recusal: Campbell v O'Doherty [2024] IEHC 320

Date: May 17, 2024

Establishing the Boundaries of Objective Bias in Judicial Recusal Campbell v O'Doherty [2024] IEHC 320 Introduction Campbell v O'Doherty (t/a The Irish Light) (Approved) is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Establishing the Appropriate Remedies in Criminal Convictions: Insights from Rogers v DPP & Ors [2024] IEHC 316

Date: May 17, 2024

Establishing the Appropriate Remedies in Criminal Convictions: Insights from Rogers v DPP & Ors [2024] IEHC 316 Introduction In the landmark case of Rogers v DPP & Ors [2024] IEHC 316, the High Court...

Osler v Osler & Ors: Clarifying Jurisdictional Boundaries in Arbitration Appeals under Section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996

Date: May 17, 2024

Osler v Osler & Ors: Clarifying Jurisdictional Boundaries in Arbitration Appeals under Section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 Introduction Osler v Osler & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 516) is a pivotal case...

Reinforcing Mental Health Considerations in Sentencing: Insights from R v Gilligan [2024] EWCA Crim 618

Date: May 17, 2024

Reinforcing Mental Health Considerations in Sentencing: Insights from R v Gilligan [2024] EWCA Crim 618 Introduction The case of Joshua Gilligan (referred to as "the appellant") represents a...

Striking Out of Statutory Relief in Environmental Enforcement: Malone v GCHL Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 336

Date: May 17, 2024

Striking Out of Statutory Relief in Environmental Enforcement: Malone v GCHL Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 336 Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's decision rendered on May 16, 2024, in Malone v GCHL...

Defining 'Qualified Barrister' under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015: Insights from Martin v Irish Horse Racing Board CLG ([2024] IEHC 305

Date: May 17, 2024

Defining 'Qualified Barrister' under the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015: Insights from Martin v Irish Horse Racing Board CLG ([2024] IEHC 305) Introduction The case of Martin v Irish Horse Racing...

Judicial Review in 'Oscar v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors' [2024] IEHC 279: Addressing Prosecutorial Delay and Constitutional Defense in Juvenile Sexual Offense Cases

Date: May 17, 2024

Judicial Review in 'Oscar v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors' [2024] IEHC 279: Addressing Prosecutorial Delay and Constitutional Defense in Juvenile Sexual Offense Cases Introduction The case of...