periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Refusal to Prohibit Criminal Retrial: Upholding Appellate Integrity in Sutton v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors (2024) IEHC 155

Date: Mar 20, 2024

Refusal to Prohibit Criminal Retrial: Upholding Appellate Integrity in Sutton v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors (2024) IEHC 155 Introduction Sutton v Director of Public Prosecutions & Ors...

Clarifying the Scope of 'Circumstances' in Section 5(2)(a) of the Criminal Damage Act 1971: Implications from the Attorney General's Reference on C's Acquittal

Date: Mar 19, 2024

Clarifying the Scope of 'Circumstances' in Section 5(2)(a) of the Criminal Damage Act 1971: Implications from the Attorney General's Reference on C's Acquittal Introduction The case titled Attorney...

Balancing Confidentiality and Parental Rights in Family Proceedings: Analysis of T (Children: Non-Disclosure) ([2024] EWCA Civ 241)

Date: Mar 19, 2024

Balancing Confidentiality and Parental Rights in Family Proceedings: Analysis of T (Children: Non-Disclosure) ([2024] EWCA Civ 241) Introduction The case of T (Children: Non-Disclosure) ([2024] EWCA...

Hadley v Przybylo: Establishing the Recoverability of Solicitor Attendance at Rehabilitation Case Management Meetings

Date: Mar 16, 2024

Hadley v Przybylo: Establishing the Recoverability of Solicitor Attendance at Rehabilitation Case Management Meetings 1. Introduction Hadley v Przybylo ([2024] EWCA Civ 250) is a landmark case...

Affirming Civil Courts' Role in POCA Property Rights Disputes: Ahmet v Tatum

Date: Mar 16, 2024

Affirming Civil Courts' Role in POCA Property Rights Disputes: Ahmet v Tatum Introduction The case of Ahmet v Tatum & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 255) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Continuation of Wardship Orders Under Inherent Jurisdiction: A Landmark Judgment in In The Matter of TP, A Ward of Court ([2024] IEHC 175)

Date: Mar 16, 2024

Continuation of Wardship Orders Under Inherent Jurisdiction: A Landmark Judgment in In The Matter of TP, A Ward of Court ([2024] IEHC 175) Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a...

Youth v ([2024] EWCA Crim 251): Landmark Decision on Sentencing in Attempted Rape Cases

Date: Mar 16, 2024

Young v ([2024] EWCA Crim 251): Landmark Decision on Sentencing in Attempted Rape Cases Introduction Youth v ([2024] EWCA Crim 251) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Defining Investment Property Loans and Guarantor Liability: Comprehensive Analysis of Kumar & Ors v LSC Finance Ltd

Date: Mar 16, 2024

Defining Investment Property Loans and Guarantor Liability: Comprehensive Analysis of Kumar & Ors v LSC Finance Ltd Introduction Kumar & Ors v LSC Finance Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 254) is a landmark case...

Deutsche Bank AG v Sebastian Holdings Inc & Anor: Limitation Periods on Interest on Costs Assessed

Date: Mar 15, 2024

Deutsche Bank AG v Sebastian Holdings Inc & Anor: Limitation Periods on Interest on Costs Assessed Introduction Deutsche Bank AG v Sebastian Holdings Inc & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 245) is a pivotal...

Withdrawal Agreement Compliance in Family Permit Applications: The Siddiqa Case

Date: Mar 15, 2024

Withdrawal Agreement Compliance in Family Permit Applications: The Siddiqa Case Introduction Siddiqa v Entry Clearance Officer ([2024] EWCA Civ 248) is a landmark case heard by the England and Wales...

Duty of Care in Asbestos Exposure: Insights from White & Ors v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care ([2024] EWCA Civ 244)

Date: Mar 15, 2024

Duty of Care in Asbestos Exposure: Insights from White & Ors v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care ([2024] EWCA Civ 244) Introduction The case of White & Ors v Secretary of State for Health...

Redmond v Director of Public Prosecutions & Anor (2024) - High Court Judgment Commentary

Date: Mar 15, 2024

Redmond v Director of Public Prosecutions & Anor (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 150) High Court of Ireland, Judgment delivered on 14th March 2024 by Ms. Justice Marguerite Bolger Introduction The case of...

Unified Approach to Costs Orders in Multiple Claims: Heathcote & Anor v Asertis Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 242

Date: Mar 15, 2024

Unified Approach to Costs Orders in Multiple Claims: Heathcote & Anor v Asertis Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 242 Introduction The case of Heathcote & Anor v Asertis Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 242) presents...

Reaffirmation of Immediate Custodial Sentences in Cases of Perverting the Course of Public Justice: R v Feve [2024] EWCA Crim 286

Date: Mar 15, 2024

Reaffirmation of Immediate Custodial Sentences in Cases of Perverting the Course of Public Justice: R v Feve [2024] EWCA Crim 286 Introduction The case of R v Feve [2024] EWCA Crim 286 represents a...

Fiduciary Duties and Trademark Rectification: Quantum Advisory Ltd v Quantum Actuarial LLP

Date: Mar 15, 2024

Fiduciary Duties and Trademark Rectification: Quantum Advisory Ltd v Quantum Actuarial LLP Introduction The case of Quantum Advisory Ltd v Quantum Actuarial LLP ([2024] EWCA Civ 247) adjudicated by...

Judicial Review of License Conditions in AB's Release: Establishing Legal Precedents

Date: Mar 15, 2024

Judicial Review of License Conditions in AB's Release: Establishing Legal Precedents Introduction The case of AB v Scottish Ministers ([2024] ScotCS CSOH_30) before the Scottish Court of Session...

Clarification of 'Significant Role' and Sentencing Uplifts in Drug Conspiracy Cases: R. v Wojciechowski [2024] EWCA Crim 400

Date: Mar 15, 2024

Clarification of 'Significant Role' and Sentencing Uplifts in Drug Conspiracy Cases: R. v Wojciechowski [2024] EWCA Crim 400 Introduction The case of Wojciechowski, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 400) serves...

Recognition of Proportionality in Domestic Abuse Cases: AB v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Recognition of Proportionality in Domestic Abuse Cases: AB v Secretary of State for the Home Department Introduction The case of AB against Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2024] ScotCS...

Strict Compliance Required for Statutory Certificates: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v O'Connor ([2024] IEHC 144)

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Strict Compliance Required for Statutory Certificates: Insights from Director of Public Prosecutions v O'Connor ([2024] IEHC 144) 1. Introduction The case of Director of Public Prosecutions v...

Kielthy v Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital: Upholding the Unitary Trial Principle in Statute of Limitations Challenges

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Kielthy v Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital: Upholding the Unitary Trial Principle in Statute of Limitations Challenges Introduction The case of Kielthy v Coombe Women and Infants...