periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Comprehensive Commentary on An Taisce v Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine & Ors [2024] IEHC 248

Date: May 2, 2024

An Taisce v Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine & Ors [2024] IEHC 248: A Landmark Judgment in Environmental Law Introduction In the High Court of Ireland's seminal case, An Taisce - The...

Establishing Abuse of Process in Director Disqualification: Ward & Anor v Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy ([2024] EWCA Civ 482)

Date: May 1, 2024

Establishing Abuse of Process in Director Disqualification: Ward & Anor v Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy ([2024] EWCA Civ 482) Introduction Ward & Anor v Secretary of...

Limits of Erroneous Legal Advice in Guilty Pleas: Insights from Carrasco v EWCA Crim 499

Date: May 1, 2024

Limits of Erroneous Legal Advice in Guilty Pleas: Insights from Carrasco v EWCA Crim 499 Introduction The case of Carrasco, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 499) presents a significant examination of the...

Contempt of Court in Solicitor Non-Compliance: Insights from [2024] CSIH 10

Date: May 1, 2024

Contempt of Court in Solicitor Non-Compliance: Insights from [2024] CSIH 10 Introduction The case titled "Petition by the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission against Jane Elizabeth Robison and...

Scottish High Court Sets New Precedent on Digital Evidence Reliability and Prosecutorial Disclosure: The Horizon System Appeals

Date: May 1, 2024

Scottish High Court Sets New Precedent on Digital Evidence Reliability and Prosecutorial Disclosure: The Horizon System Appeals Introduction The judgment titled APPEALS BY WILLIAM JOHN QUARM AND...

Interpretation of Damage in Business Interruption Insurance: Bellini (N/E) Ltd v Brit UW Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 435

Date: May 1, 2024

Interpretation of Damage in Business Interruption Insurance: Bellini (N/E) Ltd v Brit UW Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 435 Introduction The case of Bellini (N/E) Ltd v Brit UW Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 435) was...

Enforcement of Personal Guarantees: Setanta Vehicle Sales Ltd v Daly ([2024] IEHC 270)

Date: May 1, 2024

Enforcement of Personal Guarantees: Setanta Vehicle Sales Ltd v Daly ([2024] IEHC 270) Introduction Setanta Vehicle Sales Ltd v Daly ([2024] IEHC 270) is a significant High Court judgment from...

Abdi v Manchester City Council: Upholding Court Authority in Custody Contempt

Date: May 1, 2024

Abdi v Manchester City Council: Upholding Court Authority in Custody Contempt Introduction Abdi v Manchester City Council & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 411) is a landmark case heard by the England and Wales...

Balancing Religious Education Curriculum and Parental Exemption Rights Under A2P1 - [2024] NICA 34

Date: May 1, 2024

Balancing Religious Education Curriculum and Parental Exemption Rights Under A2P1 - [2024] NICA 34 Introduction The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment in JR87,...

Coroner's Discretion Over Gisting Sensitive Information Upheld Against PII Claims: Secretary of State for Northern Ireland v Fee

Date: May 1, 2024

Coroner's Discretion Over Gisting Sensitive Information Upheld Against PII Claims: Secretary of State for Northern Ireland v Fee Introduction The case of The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland v...

Dromaprop Ltd v Leitrim County Council: Affirming the Legitimacy of Partial Certifications under Building Control Regulations

Date: Apr 30, 2024

Dromaprop Ltd v Leitrim County Council: Affirming the Legitimacy of Partial Certifications under Building Control Regulations Introduction In the landmark case of Dromaprop Ltd v Leitrim County...

Phoenix Rock Enterprises v Hughes: Upholding the Statute of Frauds in Land Sale Agreements

Date: Apr 30, 2024

Phoenix Rock Enterprises v Hughes: Upholding the Statute of Frauds in Land Sale Agreements Introduction In the High Court of Ireland case Phoenix Rock Enterprises t/a Frank Pratt & Sons v Hughes...

Court of Appeal Clarifies Non-Implied Power of Local Authorities to Vary Abatement Notices under the Environmental Protection Act 1990

Date: Apr 30, 2024

Court of Appeal Clarifies Non-Implied Power of Local Authorities to Vary Abatement Notices under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 Introduction The case of Ball, R (On the Application Of) v...

Commentary on Duffy v The King [2024] NICA 33: Upholding the Sanctity of Guilty Pleas in Northern Ireland's Appellate Court

Date: Apr 30, 2024

Duffy v The King [2024] NICA 33: Upholding the Sanctity of Guilty Pleas in Northern Ireland's Appellate Court Introduction The case of Paul Pius Duffy v The King [2024] NICA 33, heard by the Court of...

Utilization of Superior Courts Rules for Execution of Monetary Judgments: O'Connor v Lackabeg Ltd

Date: Apr 30, 2024

Utilization of Superior Courts Rules for Execution of Monetary Judgments: O'Connor v Lackabeg Ltd Introduction The case of O'Connor v Lackabeg Ltd t/a The Arc Bar & Restaurant & Ors, Shannon v....

High Court Sets New Precedent on Issue Estoppel and Surrender Procedures under the European Arrest Warrant Act in Minister for Justice and Equality v Sharples (2024)

Date: Apr 30, 2024

High Court Sets New Precedent on Issue Estoppel and Surrender Procedures under the European Arrest Warrant Act in Minister for Justice and Equality v Sharples (2024) Introduction The case of Minister...

EWCA Civ 403: Mandating Fact-Finding Hearings in Care Proceedings with Disputed Injury Causation

Date: Apr 27, 2024

EWCA Civ 403: Mandating Fact-Finding Hearings in Care Proceedings with Disputed Injury Causation Introduction The case of P and E (Care Proceedings: Whether to Hold Fact-Finding Hearing) ([2024] EWCA...

W (A Child) v EWCA Civ 418: Emphasizing Holistic Evidence Assessment in Care Proceedings

Date: Apr 27, 2024

W (A Child) v EWCA Civ 418: Emphasizing Holistic Evidence Assessment in Care Proceedings Introduction The case of W (A Child) v In the Matter Of (Inflicted Injury - Delay) [2024] EWCA Civ 418...

Comprehensive Commentary on Charities Regulatory Authority v Ellard: Clarifying Inspector Powers under Section 65(2) of the Charities Act 2009

Date: Apr 27, 2024

Comprehensive Commentary on Charities Regulatory Authority v Ellard ([2024] IEHC 251): Clarifying Inspector Powers under Section 65(2) of the Charities Act 2009 Introduction The recent High Court...

Enforceability of Guarantees Amid Presumed Undue Influence: Insights from Everyday Finance v. Flood [2024] IEHC 252

Date: Apr 27, 2024

Enforceability of Guarantees Amid Presumed Undue Influence: Insights from Everyday Finance v. Flood [2024] IEHC 252 Introduction The case of Everyday Finance Designated Activity Company v. Flood...