periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Refining Sentencing Standards in Northern Ireland: The Nauburaitis v The King Judgment

Date: May 11, 2024

Refining Sentencing Standards in Northern Ireland: The Nauburaitis v The King Judgment Introduction The case of Nauburaitis v The King ([2024] NICA 37) presents a significant examination of...

Affirmation of Judicial Discretion in Balancing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Sexual Offence Sentencing

Date: May 11, 2024

Affirmation of Judicial Discretion in Balancing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Sexual Offence Sentencing Introduction The case of Iqbal, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 689) presents a significant...

Crystallization of Cause of Action in Mortgage Mis-Selling: Casey v Bank of Ireland

Date: May 11, 2024

Crystallization of Cause of Action in Mortgage Mis-Selling: Casey v Bank of Ireland Introduction Casey & Anor v Governor & Company of the Bank of Ireland & Anor (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 275) is a...

Affirmation of Mortgagee's Possession Rights and Interlocutory Relief Standards: Everyday Finance DAC v Gormley [2024] IEHC 276

Date: May 11, 2024

Affirmation of Mortgagee's Possession Rights and Interlocutory Relief Standards: Everyday Finance DAC v Gormley [2024] IEHC 276 Introduction The case of Everyday Finance DAC & Anor v Gormley ([2024]...

Interpretation of "Crematorium" under the Cremation Act 1902 in Planning Permits: Wathen-Fayed v Secretary of State [2024] EWCA Civ 507

Date: May 11, 2024

Interpretation of "Crematorium" under the Cremation Act 1902 in Planning Permits: Wathen-Fayed v Secretary of State [2024] EWCA Civ 507 Introduction The case of Wathen-Fayed v Secretary of State for...

Zhang v SSHD & Ors: Jurisdictional Limitations on Removal Schemes for Life Prisoners under the Human Rights Act 1998

Date: May 11, 2024

Zhang v SSHD & Ors: Jurisdictional Limitations on Removal Schemes for Life Prisoners under the Human Rights Act 1998 Introduction Zhang v SSHD & Ors ([2024] NICA 41) is a landmark decision by the...

Legal Aid Revocation Standards and Adequacy of Reasons: Insights from Prendergast v Legal Aid Board [2024] IEHC 265

Date: May 11, 2024

Legal Aid Revocation Standards and Adequacy of Reasons: Insights from Prendergast v Legal Aid Board [2024] IEHC 265 Introduction The case of Prendergast v Legal Aid Board ([2024] IEHC 265) presents a...

Racially Aggravated Assault Sentencing in Berriman v R: Landmark Decision on Sentencing Uplifts

Date: May 11, 2024

Racially Aggravated Assault Sentencing in Berriman v R: Landmark Decision on Sentencing Uplifts Introduction In the case of Berriman, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 574), the England and Wales Court of...

Reaffirming the Proper Consideration of Medico-Legal Evidence in Asylum Claims: BAC v International Protection Appeals Tribunal

Date: May 10, 2024

Reaffirming the Proper Consideration of Medico-Legal Evidence in Asylum Claims: BAC v International Protection Appeals Tribunal Introduction The case of B.A.C v The International Protection Appeals...

High Court Sets Aside Circuit Court's Dismissal of Unfair Dismissal Appeal

Date: May 10, 2024

High Court Sets Aside Circuit Court's Dismissal of Unfair Dismissal Appeal Introduction Case Overview Nowak v Intesa Sanpaolo Life DAC (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 262) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Farooka & Anor v R: Establishing Precedents in Fraudulent VAT Evasion and Sentencing Guidelines

Date: May 10, 2024

Farooka & Anor v R: Establishing Precedents in Fraudulent VAT Evasion and Sentencing Guidelines Introduction The case of Farooka & Anor v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 1245) adjudicated by the England and...

Nowak v Intesa Sanpaolo Life DAC [2024] IEHC 263: High Court Affirms Strict Criteria for Striking Out Claims Due to Delay

Date: May 10, 2024

Nowak v Intesa Sanpaolo Life DAC [2024] IEHC 263: High Court Affirms Strict Criteria for Striking Out Claims Due to Delay Introduction Nowak v Intesa Sanpaolo Life DAC ([2024] IEHC 263) is a...

Duty of Care in Complex Contractual Relationships: Insights from Shamsan v Lowndes Square Management

Date: May 10, 2024

Duty of Care in Complex Contractual Relationships: Insights from Shamsan v Lowndes Square Management Introduction Shamsan v 44-49 Lowndes Square Management Company Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 436) is a...

'Principal Assured' Exclusions in Composite Insurance Policies Interpreted Broadly: Technip Saudi Arabia Ltd v The Mediterranean & Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Co.

Date: May 10, 2024

'Principal Assured' Exclusions in Composite Insurance Policies Interpreted Broadly Introduction The case of Technip Saudi Arabia Ltd v The Mediterranean & Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Co. ([2024]...

Beech Developments v HMRC: Clarifying the Interaction Between CIS Regulations 9 and 13

Date: May 10, 2024

Beech Developments v HMRC: Clarifying the Interaction Between CIS Regulations 9 and 13 Introduction Beech Developments (Manchester) Ltd & Ors v Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs...

Williams v - Reassessing Dangerousness in Sentencing Young Offenders under the Criminal Justice Act 2003

Date: May 10, 2024

Williams v - Reassessing Dangerousness in Sentencing Young Offenders under the Criminal Justice Act 2003 Introduction The case of Williams v ([2024] EWCA Crim 686) presents a significant examination...

Reaffirming the Principles of Abuse of Process in Prosecution Non-Attendance: Ng & Anor v R

Date: May 10, 2024

Reaffirming the Principles of Abuse of Process in Prosecution Non-Attendance: Ng & Anor v R Introduction The case of Ng & Anor v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 493) presents a pivotal moment in the...

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Court Orders: Chubb European Group SE v Perrigo Company PLC & Ors [2024] IEHC 272

Date: May 10, 2024

Jurisdictional Boundaries in Court Orders: Chubb European Group SE v Perrigo Company PLC & Ors [2024] IEHC 272 Introduction The case of Chubb European Group SE [Formerly Ace European Group Ltd] & Ors...

Non-discharge of Juror and Jury: L, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 550)

Date: May 10, 2024

Non-discharge of Juror and Jury: L, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 550) Introduction The case of L, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 550) was adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) on...

Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV: Defining the Relevant Market for GAFTA Default Clause Damages

Date: May 9, 2024

Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV: Defining the Relevant Market for GAFTA Default Clause Damages Introduction Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV ([2024] UKSC 14) is a landmark case decided by the United Kingdom...