periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Policy 16(f) Prevails Over Local Development Plans: Insights from Miller Homes Ltd v Scottish Ministers [2024] ScotCS CSIH_11

Date: May 4, 2024

Policy 16(f) Prevails Over Local Development Plans: Insights from Miller Homes Ltd v Scottish Ministers [2024] ScotCS CSIH_11 Introduction The case of Miller Homes Ltd v Scottish Ministers ([2024]...

Unallowable Purpose Rule in Intra-Group Debt Reorganization: Kwik-Fit Group Ltd & Ors v HMRC ([2024] EWCA Civ 434)

Date: May 4, 2024

Unallowable Purpose Rule in Intra-Group Debt Reorganization: Kwik-Fit Group Ltd & Ors v HMRC ([2024] EWCA Civ 434) Introduction The case of Kwik-Fit Group Ltd & Ors v Revenue and Customs ([2024] EWCA...

Supremacy of National Planning Framework over Local Development Plans in Housing Development: Analysis of Miller Homes Ltd v The Scottish Ministers

Date: May 4, 2024

Supremacy of National Planning Framework over Local Development Plans in Housing Development: Analysis of Miller Homes Ltd v The Scottish Ministers Introduction The case of Miller Homes Ltd v The...

Limits on Appeals Against Confiscation Orders Reinforced by Court of Appeal in Love & Anor v [2024] EWCA Crim 465

Date: May 4, 2024

Limits on Appeals Against Confiscation Orders Reinforced by Court of Appeal in Love & Anor v [2024] EWCA Crim 465 Introduction The case of Love & Anor v [2024] EWCA Crim 465 presents a significant...

Reinforcement of Domestic Abuse as an Aggravating Circumstance in Scottish Murder Sentencing under the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016

Date: May 4, 2024

Reinforcement of Domestic Abuse as an Aggravating Circumstance in Scottish Murder Sentencing under the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 Introduction The case of Christopher...

Corrective Interpretation of Warranty & Indemnity Insurance Policies: Resolving ABC Liability Exclusions

Date: May 3, 2024

Corrective Interpretation of Warranty & Indemnity Insurance Policies: Resolving ABC Liability Exclusions Introduction The appeal in Project Angel Bidco Ltd (In Administration) v Axis Managing Agency...

Misapplication of Corroborative Admission: The Case of Cathal Kelly v HMA

Date: May 3, 2024

Misapplication of Corroborative Admission: The Case of Cathal Kelly v HMA Introduction The judicial landscape was recently marked by a significant decision in the case of Cathal Kelly v His Majesty's...

Certification Process Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003: Insights from [2024] ScotHC HCJAC 18

Date: May 3, 2024

Certification Process Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003: Insights from [2024] ScotHC HCJAC 18 Introduction The case of Mackenzie Fred Andrew Horner v. His Majesty's Advocate ([2024] ScotHC HCJAC 18)...

R v Hook and R v Sirrell [2024] EWCA Crim 621: Establishing Totality in Sentencing Multiple Conspiracies in Drug Offences

Date: May 3, 2024

R v Hook and R v Sirrell [2024] EWCA Crim 621: Establishing Totality in Sentencing Multiple Conspiracies in Drug Offences Introduction The landmark case of R v Hook and R v Sirrell [2024] EWCA Crim...

Berry v The Commissioner of An Garda Siochana & Anor: Establishing Discovery Parameters in Defamation and Data Protection Cases

Date: May 3, 2024

Berry v The Commissioner of An Garda Siochana & Anor: Establishing Discovery Parameters in Defamation and Data Protection Cases Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case, Berry v The...

Permanency vs. Sibling Bonds: Establishing Priorities in Adoption Cases - H and J (Placement Orders) [2024] EWCA Civ 429

Date: May 3, 2024

Permanency vs. Sibling Bonds: Establishing Priorities in Adoption Cases H and J (Placement Orders) [2024] EWCA Civ 429 Introduction The case of H and J (Placement Orders) ([2024] EWCA Civ 429)...

Limits of the Murfitt Principle in Planning Enforcement Affirmed by Court of Appeal in Caldwell Case

Date: May 3, 2024

Limits of the Murfitt Principle in Planning Enforcement Affirmed by Court of Appeal in Caldwell Case Introduction The case of Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities v Caldwell &...

Affirmation of Sole Custody to Father in International Relocation Case: Q.D. v. O.G [2024] IEHC 325

Date: May 3, 2024

Affirmation of Sole Custody to Father in International Relocation Case: Q.D. v. O.G [2024] IEHC 325 Introduction The case of Q.D. v. O.G. ([2024] IEHC 325) before the High Court of Ireland addresses...

Enhancing Rehabilitation Opportunities: The BS v Scottish Ministers Judgment [2024] CSOH 47

Date: May 3, 2024

Enhancing Rehabilitation Opportunities: The BS v Scottish Ministers Judgment [2024] CSOH 47 Introduction The BS v Scottish Ministers judgment rendered by Lady Poole on May 2, 2024, marks a...

Statute of Limitations in Human Rights Claims: Moore v. The Governor of Limerick Prison & Ors [2024] IEHC 254

Date: May 2, 2024

Statute of Limitations in Human Rights Claims: Moore v. The Governor of Limerick Prison & Ors [2024] IEHC 254 Introduction In the landmark case of Moore v. The Governor of Limerick Prison & Ors...

Hammill v [2024] EWCA Crim 519: Upholding Conviction Standards in Sexual Offence Cases

Date: May 2, 2024

Hammill v [2024] EWCA Crim 519: Upholding Conviction Standards in Sexual Offence Cases Introduction The case of Hammill v [2024] EWCA Crim 519 represents a significant appellate decision in the realm...

Defining Inducement in Breach of Exclusivity Agreements: Northamber PLC v Genee World Ltd & Ors

Date: May 2, 2024

Defining Inducement in Breach of Exclusivity Agreements: Northamber PLC v Genee World Ltd & Ors Introduction The case of Northamber PLC v Genee World Ltd & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 428) revolved around...

Dowling v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 249: Upholding Judicial Access and Clarifying Clerical Error Amendments in Planning Law

Date: May 2, 2024

Dowling v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 249: Upholding Judicial Access and Clarifying Clerical Error Amendments in Planning Law Introduction In the seminal case of Dowling v An Bord Pleanála ([2024]...

Necessity of Conservation Objectives for Appropriate Assessment: High Court Certifies Appeal in Power & Wild Ireland Defence v An Bord Pleanála

Date: May 2, 2024

Necessity of Conservation Objectives for Appropriate Assessment: High Court Certifies Appeal in Power & Wild Ireland Defence v An Bord Pleanála Introduction The case of Power & Wild Ireland Defence v...

Galazka v Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform: Establishing Garda Duty of Care in Vehicle Pursuits

Date: May 2, 2024

Galazka v Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform: Establishing Garda Duty of Care in Vehicle Pursuits Introduction Galazka v Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform ([2024] IEHC 266) is a...