periodic-inspection Case Commentaries

Substitution of Parties and Transfer of Judgment in High Court Proceedings – Insights from Allied Irish Banks PLC v Sheedy [2024] IEHC 145

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Substitution of Parties and Transfer of Judgment in High Court Proceedings – Insights from Allied Irish Banks PLC v Sheedy [2024] IEHC 145 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a landmark...

Reinforcing the Primor Framework: High Court Dismisses Claims for Want of Prosecution in Coughlan & Anor v Stokes & Ors [2024] IEHC 133

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Reinforcing the Primor Framework: High Court Dismisses Claims for Want of Prosecution in Coughlan & Anor v Stokes & Ors [2024] IEHC 133 Introduction In the landmark case of Coughlan & Anor v Stokes &...

Brendon International Ltd v Water Plus Ltd & Anor: Clarifying Burden of Proof, Expert Evidence, and Limitation in Sewerage Service Claims

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Brendon International Ltd v Water Plus Ltd & Anor: Clarifying Burden of Proof, Expert Evidence, and Limitation in Sewerage Service Claims Introduction The case of Brendon International Ltd v Water...

Application of the Totality Principle in Prolonged Sexual Offences: Analysis of Hutton v The King [2024] NICA 19

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Application of the Totality Principle in Prolonged Sexual Offences: Analysis of Hutton v The King [2024] NICA 19 Introduction The case of Hutton v The King ([2024] NICA 19) adjudicated by the Court...

Understanding Unlawful Means Conspiracy in Corporate Transactions: Kidd v Lime Rock Management LLP & Others ([2024] CSOH 28)

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Understanding Unlawful Means Conspiracy in Corporate Transactions: Kidd v Lime Rock Management LLP & Others ([2024] CSOH 28) Introduction The case of Robert Gordon Kidd against Lime Rock Management...

Establishing Private Nuisance: High Court of Ireland Rules on Wind Turbine Noise Impact

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Establishing Private Nuisance: High Court of Ireland Rules on Wind Turbine Noise Impact Introduction In the landmark case Webster & Anor v Meenacloghspar [Wind] Ltd; Shorten & Anor v. Meenacloghspar...

Passive Begging Does Not Constitute Anti-Social Behaviour: Insights from Swindon Borough Council v Abrook

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Passive Begging Does Not Constitute Anti-Social Behaviour: Insights from Swindon Borough Council v Abrook Introduction The case of Swindon Borough Council v Abrook (Rev1) ([2024] EWCA Civ 230)...

Affirmation of Fisheries Act 2020's Regulatory Scope: Upholding Economic Link Conditions in Scottish Sea Fishing Licences

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Affirmation of Fisheries Act 2020's Regulatory Scope: Upholding Economic Link Conditions in Scottish Sea Fishing Licences Introduction The case of Scottish Fishermen's Organisation Ltd and Another...

Reaffirmation of Joint Enterprise Liability in Manslaughter: Davies v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 275

Date: Mar 9, 2024

Reaffirmation of Joint Enterprise Liability in Manslaughter: Davies v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 275 Introduction The case of Davies, R. v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 275 represents a significant affirmation of...

Balancing Open Justice and Privacy: New Precedents on Reporting Restrictions in Contempt Proceedings

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Balancing Open Justice and Privacy: New Precedents on Reporting Restrictions in Contempt Proceedings Introduction The case The Presiding Coroner of Northern Ireland against Soldier F [2024] CSOH 26...

Reinforcing Standards for Dismissal Based on Inordinate Delay: Duncan & Anor v Butler & Ors

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Reinforcing Standards for Dismissal Based on Inordinate Delay: Duncan & Anor v Butler & Ors Introduction The case of Duncan & Anor v Butler & Ors (Approved) ([2024] IEHC 135) was adjudicated in the...

Ebrahim v [2024] EWCA Crim 273: Establishing Proportionality and Totality in Sentencing for Multiple Sexual Assault Offences

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Ebrahim v [2024] EWCA Crim 273: Establishing Proportionality and Totality in Sentencing for Multiple Sexual Assault Offences Introduction The case of Ebrahim, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 273 represents a...

Mandatory Consideration of Pre-Sentence Reports in Determining Dangerousness for Extended Sentences: Insights from MacDowall v. R [2024] EWCA Crim 294

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Mandatory Consideration of Pre-Sentence Reports in Determining Dangerousness for Extended Sentences: Insights from MacDowall v. R [2024] EWCA Crim 294 Introduction The case of MacDowall, R. v ([2024]...

MJE v Sean Walsh [2024] IESC 9: Affirming Extradition Standards under the European Arrest Warrant and Human Rights Protections

Date: Mar 8, 2024

MJE v Sean Walsh [2024] IESC 9: Affirming Extradition Standards under the European Arrest Warrant and Human Rights Protections Introduction MJE v Sean Walsh ([2024] IESC 9) is a pivotal case heard by...

Affirmation of Lender’s Rights and Principal Residence Declarations in Mortgage Agreements: Start Mortgages DAC v Wickham [2024] IEHC 146

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Affirmation of Lender’s Rights and Principal Residence Declarations in Mortgage Agreements: Start Mortgages DAC v Wickham [2024] IEHC 146 Introduction The case of Start Mortgages DAC v Wickham...

Arnold Clark v. Jillann Stewart: Clarifying Matrimonial Property Division and Financial Provision under the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Arnold Clark v. Jillann Stewart: Clarifying Matrimonial Property Division and Financial Provision under the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 Introduction The case of John Arnold Clark (Pursuer) against...

Corroboration Standards in Omnibus Assault Charges: Insights from JH v His Majesty's Advocate [2024] HCJAC 10

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Corroboration Standards in Omnibus Assault Charges: Insights from JH v His Majesty's Advocate [2024] HCJAC 10 Introduction The case of JH v His Majesty's Advocate [2024] HCJAC 10 represents a pivotal...

Affirming Tribunal Discretion in Collective Proceedings Certification: Insights from Visa Inc & Ors v CICC I Ltd & Anor

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Affirming Tribunal Discretion in Collective Proceedings Certification: Insights from Visa Inc & Ors v Commercial and Interregional Card Claims I Ltd & Anor Introduction The case of Visa Inc & Ors v...

Reaffirming the Classification and Sentencing Standards for Injectable Amphetamine: Insights from Mount & Ors, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 461)

Date: Mar 8, 2024

Reaffirming the Classification and Sentencing Standards for Injectable Amphetamine: Insights from Mount & Ors, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 461) Introduction The case of Mount & Ors, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim...

Reinforcement of Industrial Relations Act 1990: Limits on Judicial Intervention in Lawful Industrial Action

Date: Mar 7, 2024

Reinforcement of Industrial Relations Act 1990: Limits on Judicial Intervention in Lawful Industrial Action Introduction The Supreme Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment in the case of H.A....