periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

High Court of Ireland Upholds Comprehensive Hearing in Contempt of Court Claim Against Child and Family Agency

Date: Mar 14, 2024

High Court of Ireland Upholds Comprehensive Hearing in Contempt of Court Claim Against Child and Family Agency Introduction In the landmark case B (A Minor) v Child and Family Agency (Approved)...

Best Interests of the Child Prevail in Cross-Border Custody Disputes: Insights from W.A. v A.T. ([2024] IEHC 142)

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Best Interests of the Child Prevail in Cross-Border Custody Disputes: Insights from W.A. v A.T. ([2024] IEHC 142) Introduction The case of W.A. v A.T. ([2024] IEHC 142) is a landmark decision from...

Establishing Culpability Hierarchies in Conspiracy Sentencing: Corrigan v [2024] EWCA Crim 328

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Establishing Culpability Hierarchies in Conspiracy Sentencing: Corrigan v [2024] EWCA Crim 328 Introduction The case of Corrigan, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 328 adjudicated by the England and Wales Court...

State Immunity in Employment Discrimination Claims: Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Cultural Bureau) v Costantine ([2024] EWCA Civ 332)

Date: Mar 14, 2024

State Immunity in Employment Discrimination Claims: Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Cultural Bureau) v Costantine ([2024] EWCA Civ 332) Introduction The case of Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Cultural...

Retained Jurisdiction and Child's Best Interests: Insights from R.W. v T.W. [2024] IEHC 141

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Retained Jurisdiction and Child's Best Interests: Insights from R.W. v T.W. [2024] IEHC 141 Introduction The case of R.W. v T.W. [2024] IEHC 141 pertains to a complex child abduction scenario...

Strict Adherence to Environmental Permit Plans Affirmed: Atlantic Recycling Ltd v R (2024)

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Strict Adherence to Environmental Permit Plans Affirmed: Atlantic Recycling Ltd v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 325) Introduction The case of Atlantic Recycling Ltd v R ([2024] EWCA Crim 325) marks a...

Clarifying the Admissibility of Reprehensible Conduct Under Section 98(a) and 101(1)(c): Grundell v R [2024] EWCA Crim 364

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Clarifying the Admissibility of Reprehensible Conduct Under Section 98(a) and 101(1)(c): Grundell v R [2024] EWCA Crim 364 Introduction Grundell v R [2024] EWCA Crim 364 is a pivotal case adjudicated...

DPP v Murphy (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 147) - Comprehensive Legal Commentary

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Proper Service of Court Notices: Insights from DPP v Murphy ([2024] IEHC 147) Introduction The case of DPP v Murphy ([2024] IEHC 147) adjudicated by the High Court of Ireland on March 13, 2024,...

Redmond v Tallaght University Hospital ([2024] IEHC 167): Affirming Employer Duty of Care and Emphasizing Contributory Negligence in Workplace Injury

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Redmond v Tallaght University Hospital ([2024] IEHC 167): Affirming Employer Duty of Care and Emphasizing Contributory Negligence in Workplace Injury Introduction In the case of Redmond v Tallaght...

Duty to Advise on Section 31 Defense in Asylum-Related Criminal Cases: AUS v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 322

Date: Mar 14, 2024

Duty to Advise on Section 31 Defense in Asylum-Related Criminal Cases: AUS v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 322 Introduction The case of AUS v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 322 represents a significant development in...

Defining 'Person' in Planning Law and Enforcement of Injunctions: Insights from Adam v Cheshire East Council [2024] EWCA Civ 536

Date: Mar 13, 2024

Defining 'Person' in Planning Law and Enforcement of Injunctions: Insights from Adam v Cheshire East Council [2024] EWCA Civ 536 Introduction Adam (Formally Known as Michael Merrill) v Cheshire East...

Standalone Detention Orders under Section 9 of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961: Insights from Health Service Executive v AJ (APUM) [2024] IEHC 166

Date: Mar 13, 2024

Standalone Detention Orders under Section 9 of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961: Insights from Health Service Executive v AJ (APUM) [2024] IEHC 166 Introduction The case of Health...

P.F. v Minister for Social Protection & ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 148: Finality of Social Welfare Decisions and Mental Capacity Assessments

Date: Mar 13, 2024

P.F. v Minister for Social Protection & ors (Approved) [2024] IEHC 148: Finality of Social Welfare Decisions and Mental Capacity Assessments Introduction The case of P.F. v Minister for Social...

Roehrig v SSHD: Defining 'Settled' in the Context of EU Free Movement Rights

Date: Mar 13, 2024

Roehrig v SSHD: Defining 'Settled' in the Context of EU Free Movement Rights Introduction The case of Roehrig, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department ([2024] EWCA Civ...

R. Singh v EWCA Crim 320 [2024]: Reinforcing Standards in Appeal Procedures and Sentencing in Robbery Cases

Date: Mar 13, 2024

R. Singh v EWCA Crim 320 [2024]: Reinforcing Standards in Appeal Procedures and Sentencing in Robbery Cases Introduction The case of R. Singh v ([2024] EWCA Crim 320) before the England and Wales...

Clarifying SPPR3 Obligations: Public Transport Capacity in Strategic Housing Developments

Date: Mar 13, 2024

Clarifying SPPR3 Obligations: Public Transport Capacity in Strategic Housing Developments Introduction Mulloy v An Bord Pleanála & ors (2024) IEHC 86 is a pivotal High Court judgment from Ireland...

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Parental Negligence in Child Death Cases: Analysis of Lennon v Drummond [2024] EWCA Crim 319

Date: Mar 13, 2024

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Parental Negligence in Child Death Cases: Analysis of Lennon v Drummond [2024] EWCA Crim 319 Introduction The case of Lennon, R. v Drummond ([2024] EWCA Crim 319)...

Promontoria Scariff DAC v McDonagh: Affirming Contractual Rights to Possession on Mortgage Default in Unregistered Property

Date: Mar 13, 2024

Promontoria Scariff DAC v McDonagh: Affirming Contractual Rights to Possession on Mortgage Default in Unregistered Property Introduction Promontoria Scariff DAC v McDonagh ([2024] IEHC 176) is a...

Exceptional Circumstances in Prohibiting Trials: Analysis of N.B. v Director of Public Prosecutions [2024] IEHC 137

Date: Mar 12, 2024

Exceptional Circumstances in Prohibiting Trials: Analysis of N.B. v Director of Public Prosecutions [2024] IEHC 137 Introduction The case of N.B. v Director of Public Prosecutions (Approved) ([2024]...

AXO v First-Tier Tribunal [2024] EWCA Civ 226: CICA's Recoupment Limited to Double Recovery under Paragraph 49(1) of the 2008 Scheme

Date: Mar 12, 2024

AXO v First-Tier Tribunal [2024] EWCA Civ 226: CICA's Recoupment Limited to Double Recovery under Paragraph 49(1) of the 2008 Scheme Introduction The case of AXO, R (on the application of) v...