periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Surrendering Under the European Arrest Warrant Act: The Szamota Judgment

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Surrendering Under the European Arrest Warrant Act: The Szamota Judgment Introduction The case of Minister for Justice v Szamota ([2024] IEHC 274) stands as a significant judgment by the High Court...

Interpreting Solvency Obligations in Superannuation Schemes: Masterson v Coras Iompair Eireann

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Interpreting Solvency Obligations in Superannuation Schemes: Masterson v Coras Iompair Eireann Introduction In the landmark case of Masterson & Ors v Coras Iompair Eireann (Approved) ([2024] IEHC...

Doctrine of Prescription in Commercial Property Defect Claims: A Comprehensive Analysis of LEONARDO Hotel Management v Galliford Try Building 2014 Ltd ([2024] CSOH 43)

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Doctrine of Prescription in Commercial Property Defect Claims: A Comprehensive Analysis of LEONARDO Hotel Management v Galliford Try Building 2014 Ltd ([2024] CSOH 43) Introduction The case of...

Establishing Standards for Equality Impact Assessments in Social Care Charging Policies: BB v Glasgow City Council [2024] CSOH 44

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Establishing Standards for Equality Impact Assessments in Social Care Charging Policies: BB v Glasgow City Council [2024] CSOH 44 Introduction The case of BB for Judicial Review [2024] CSOH 44...

Causation and Scope of Duty in Medical Negligence: Insights from SD v Grampian Health Board [2024] CSIH 7

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Causation and Scope of Duty in Medical Negligence: Insights from SD v Grampian Health Board [2024] CSIH 7 Introduction The case of SD as Legal Representative of LD against Grampian Health Board...

Defining Discovery Scope in Shareholder Oppression: Lazvisax Ltd v Manders Terrace Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 213

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Defining Discovery Scope in Shareholder Oppression: Lazvisax Ltd v Manders Terrace Ltd & Ors [2024] IEHC 213 Introduction In the landmark case Lazvisax Ltd v Manders Terrace Ltd & Ors (Approved)...

Enforcement of Adjudicator's Decision under the Construction Contracts Act 2013: McGill Construction Ltd v Blue Whisp Ltd [2024] IEHC 205

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Enforcement of Adjudicator's Decision under the Construction Contracts Act 2013: McGill Construction Ltd v Blue Whisp Ltd [2024] IEHC 205 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a landmark...

Adequacy of Reasons in Valuation Tribunal Decisions: Lyons v Commissioner of Valuation and Related Cases

Date: Apr 19, 2024

Adequacy of Reasons in Valuation Tribunal Decisions: Lyons v Commissioner of Valuation and Related Cases Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment on April 18, 2024,...

Morris v Williams & Co Solicitors: Expanding the Scope for Group Litigation Under CPR Part 19.1 and 7.3

Date: Apr 19, 2024

Morris v Williams & Co Solicitors: Expanding the Scope for Group Litigation Under CPR Part 19.1 and 7.3 Introduction Morris & Ors v Williams & Co Solicitors (A Firm) ([2024] EWCA Civ 376) marks a...

Exclusion of Juveniles from Fixed Charged Notices Under the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 Does Not Violate Equal Treatment Rights – LT v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors (2024) IEHC 224

Date: Apr 19, 2024

Exclusion of Juveniles from Fixed Charged Notices Under the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 Does Not Violate Equal Treatment Rights – LT v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors (2024) IEHC...

Affirmation of Adult Maturity in Sentencing Young Adults: Fraser v ([2024] EWCA Crim 421)

Date: Apr 19, 2024

Affirmation of Adult Maturity in Sentencing Young Adults: Fraser v ([2024] EWCA Crim 421) Introduction Fraser v ([2024] EWCA Crim 421) is a landmark judgment delivered by the England and Wales Court...

Establishing Liability for Damages under Article 3 ECHR in Immigration Cases: ASY & Ors v Home Office ([2024] EWCA Civ 373)

Date: Apr 19, 2024

Establishing Liability for Damages under Article 3 ECHR in Immigration Cases: ASY & Ors v Home Office ([2024] EWCA Civ 373) Introduction The case of ASY & Ors v Home Office ([2024] EWCA Civ 373)...

Enhanced Scrutiny for Nationality-Based Discrimination in Entry Clearance: AB v SSHD [2024] EWCA Civ 369

Date: Apr 19, 2024

Enhanced Scrutiny for Nationality-Based Discrimination in Entry Clearance: AB v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWCA Civ 369 Introduction The case of AB v Secretary of State for the...

Affirmation of Sentencing Guidelines in Sexual Offences Involving Intellectual Disability: Newman v [2024] EWCA Crim 415

Date: Apr 19, 2024

Affirmation of Sentencing Guidelines in Sexual Offences Involving Intellectual Disability: Newman v [2024] EWCA Crim 415 Introduction The case of Newman, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 415) before the...

Admissibility Criteria for Fresh Psychological Evidence in Criminal Appeals: Analysis of Mazzer v [2024] EWCA Crim 557

Date: Apr 18, 2024

Admissibility Criteria for Fresh Psychological Evidence in Criminal Appeals: Analysis of Mazzer v [2024] EWCA Crim 557 Introduction The case of Mazzer v ([2024] EWCA Crim 557) presents a significant...

Cost Control Mechanism and Indirect Discrimination: Insights from The British Medical Association v HM Treasury

Date: Apr 18, 2024

Cost Control Mechanism and Indirect Discrimination: Insights from The British Medical Association v HM Treasury Introduction In The British Medical Association, R (On the Application Of) v His...

Affirming Judicial Flexibility in Sentencing Firearm Possession Under Exceptional Circumstances: Luke-Smith v R [2024] EWCA Crim 424

Date: Apr 18, 2024

Affirming Judicial Flexibility in Sentencing Firearm Possession Under Exceptional Circumstances: Luke-Smith v R [2024] EWCA Crim 424 Introduction The case of Luke-Smith, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 424)...

Affirmation of Asset Seizure Powers Under the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996: Analysis of Criminal Assets Bureau v Waldron & Anor (Approved) [2024] IEHC 212

Date: Apr 18, 2024

Affirmation of Asset Seizure Powers Under the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996: Analysis of Criminal Assets Bureau v Waldron & Anor (Approved) [2024] IEHC 212 Introduction The case of Criminal Assets...

Merrell v EWCA Crim 558: Reinforcing Custodial Sentences for Persistent Copyright Infringement under CDPA 1988

Date: Apr 18, 2024

Merrell v EWCA Crim 558: Reinforcing Custodial Sentences for Persistent Copyright Infringement under CDPA 1988 Introduction In the case of Merrell v ([2024] EWCA Crim 558), the Court of Appeal for...

UK Supreme Court Declares Section 146 TULRCA Incompatible with Article 11 ECHR: Expanding Protection for Striking Workers

Date: Apr 18, 2024

UK Supreme Court Declares Section 146 TULRCA Incompatible with Article 11 ECHR: Expanding Protection for Striking Workers Introduction The United Kingdom Supreme Court, in the case of Secretary of...