periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Balancing Interests of Justice in Amending Pleadings: Save Roscam Peninsula CLG v An Bord Pleanala & Ors [2024] IEHC 156

Date: Mar 26, 2024

Balancing Interests of Justice in Amending Pleadings: Save Roscam Peninsula CLG v An Bord Pleanala & Ors [2024] IEHC 156 Introduction The case of Save Roscam Peninsula CLG & Ors v An Bord Pleanala &...

Lawful Detention Standards in Deportation Proceedings: Insights from TM (South Africa) v Governor of Cloverhill Prison & Anor [2024] IEHC 216

Date: Mar 26, 2024

Lawful Detention Standards in Deportation Proceedings: Insights from TM (South Africa) v Governor of Cloverhill Prison & Anor [2024] IEHC 216 Introduction The case of TM (South Africa) v Governor of...

Revolutionizing Patent Claim Interpretation: The Landmark Decision in JC Bamford Excavators Ltd v Manitou UK Ltd & Anor

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Revolutionizing Patent Claim Interpretation: The Landmark Decision in JC Bamford Excavators Ltd v Manitou UK Ltd & Anor Introduction The case of JC Bamford Excavators Ltd v Manitou UK Ltd & Anor...

High Court Upholds the Right to Judicial Review in Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Decisions

Date: Mar 23, 2024

High Court Upholds the Right to Judicial Review in Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Decisions Introduction The case of Tierney v Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 197)...

Legitimacy of Non-Objection and Confidentiality Clauses in Development Consent Processes Affirmed by the Court of Appeal

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Legitimacy of Non-Objection and Confidentiality Clauses in Development Consent Processes Affirmed by the Court of Appeal Introduction The case of Suffolk Energy Action Solutions SPV Ltd, R (On the...

Meaningful Reasoning Required When Overruling Inspector Recommendations: Konisberry v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 194

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Meaningful Reasoning Required When Overruling Inspector Recommendations: Konisberry v An Bord Pleanála [2024] IEHC 194 Introduction Konisberry v An Bord Pleanála ([2024] IEHC 194) is a pivotal case...

Unlawful Designation of UK as Safe Third Country: Implications for EU Law Compliance

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Unlawful Designation of UK as Safe Third Country: Implications for EU Law Compliance Introduction In the landmark case A v Minister for Justice & Ors, B v. International Protection Appeals Tribunal &...

Upholding Safe Country of Origin Designation: Analysis of W.P.L & Anor v Minister for Justice and Equality [2024] IEHC 184

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Upholding Safe Country of Origin Designation: Analysis of W.P.L & Anor v Minister for Justice and Equality [2024] IEHC 184 Introduction The case of W.P.L & Anor v Minister for Justice and Equality &...

Playfair v The King [2024] NICA 21: Establishing Precedence on Extended Custodial Sentences in Sexual Offenses and Blackmail

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Playfair v The King [2024] NICA 21: Establishing Precedence on Extended Custodial Sentences in Sexual Offenses and Blackmail Introduction The case of Playfair, R. v (Rev1) [2024] NICA 21 adjudicated...

Saultan v Attorney General: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Sentencing for Attempted Sexual Communication Offences

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Saultan v Attorney General: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Sentencing for Attempted Sexual Communication Offences Introduction Saultan v Attorney General ([2024] EWCA Crim 347) is a pivotal case...

Burke v O Longain & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 208): High Court Establishes Nuanced Approach to Costs in Interlocutory Injunction Applications

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Burke v O Longain & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 208): High Court Establishes Nuanced Approach to Costs in Interlocutory Injunction Applications Introduction Burke v O Longain & Ors (Approved) is a...

High Court of Ireland Upholds Enhanced Safeguards in Safe Third Country Designation

Date: Mar 23, 2024

High Court of Ireland Upholds Enhanced Safeguards in Safe Third Country Designation Introduction In the landmark case A v Minister for Justice & Ors, B v. International Protection Appeals Tribunal &...

Adequacy of Public Consultation in Section 107F Orders: Insights from Secretary of State for the Home Department v PCC for West Midlands [2024] EWCA Civ 367

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Adequacy of Public Consultation in Section 107F Orders: Insights from Secretary of State for the Home Department v PCC for West Midlands [2024] EWCA Civ 367 Introduction The case of Secretary of...

Affirming the Enhanced Welfare Checklist under the Adoption and Children Act 2002: Commentary on J, Re (Care Plan for Adoption) [2024] EWCA Civ 265

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Affirming the Enhanced Welfare Checklist under the Adoption and Children Act 2002: Commentary on J, Re (Care Plan for Adoption) [2024] EWCA Civ 265 Introduction The case of J, Re (Care Plan for...

Blanco v Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal: Defining 'Fair and Appropriate Compensation' under EU Compensation Directive

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Blanco v Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal: Defining 'Fair and Appropriate Compensation' under EU Compensation Directive Introduction The case Blanco v Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal &...

Forum Non Conveniens in Defamation Cases: Insights from Ganley v CNN [2024] IEHC 140

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Forum Non Conveniens in Defamation Cases: Insights from Ganley v CNN [2024] IEHC 140 Introduction The case of Ganley & Anor v Cable News Network & Ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 140 represents a...

Equitable Contribution Among Partners: Key Principles from Foran v Flood & Anor ([2024] IEHC 180)

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Equitable Contribution Among Partners: Key Principles from Foran v Flood & Anor ([2024] IEHC 180) Introduction Foran v Flood & Anor ([2024] IEHC 180) is a significant judgment delivered by the High...

Enhancing Sentencing Standards: Coyle v The King [2024] NICA 22

Date: Mar 23, 2024

Enhancing Sentencing Standards: Coyle v The King [2024] NICA 22 Introduction The case of Coyle, R. v The King [2024] NICA 22 represents a significant appellate decision by the Court of Appeal in...

Timeframes for Appeals in Criminal Sentencing: Analysis of Dacres v EWCA Crim

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Timeframes for Appeals in Criminal Sentencing: Analysis of Dacres v EWCA Crim [2024] EWCA Crim 447 Introduction Dacres v ([2024] EWCA Crim 447) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales...

Rex v ATD [2024] EWCA Crim 366: Establishing Precedent on Sentencing Historical Sexual Offences

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Rex v ATD [2024] EWCA Crim 366: Establishing Precedent on Sentencing Historical Sexual Offences Introduction The case of Rex v ATD [2024] EWCA Crim 366 marks a significant development in the...