United Kingdom

R v Rainey & Ors - Murder Conviction Appeal

The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal is hearing appeals against murder convictions and sentences for Glenn Rainey, Walter Alan Ervine, and Robert Spiers. The appeals concern the inferences drawn by the trial judge, his failure to recuse himself, and the admission of background evidence. Tariffs imposed on convicted and pleading parties are also under appeal.

GW v R - Sentencing Appeal

The Northern Ireland Court of Appeal has issued its written reasons for allowing an appeal against a sentence imposed on GW for historic child abuse offences. The appellant claimed the eight-year sentence was manifestly excessive. The court has now provided its detailed judgment on the matter.

Court of Session appeal decision on Scottish Legal Complaints Commission

The Court of Session has issued a decision regarding Patrick Henry McAuley's application for leave to appeal a decision by the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC). This opinion is related to a separate application for permission to appeal an eligibility decision made by the Commission.

Sanjit Nandhra v. NHS Tribunal - Dental Professional Conduct Appeal

The Scottish Court of Session is hearing an appeal from Sanjit Nandhra, a dentist, against a decision by the NHS Tribunal to disqualify him from NHS lists due to professional misconduct. The tribunal found he exploited the COVID-19 emergency payment scheme by artificially limiting patient numbers to maximize returns, though he claimed only legally entitled payments.

Court of Session Decision on Jurisdiction - Adun v. Adun

The Court of Session issued a decision regarding jurisdiction in a divorce action between Tamkara Olayinka Irimagha or Adun and David Kehinde Adun. The court considered a motion for a discretionary sist of the divorce proceedings based on jurisdiction and the pendency of a related case in Nigeria.

Galloway Without Pylons v. Scottish Ministers - Judicial Review

The Court of Session issued an opinion in a judicial review case concerning the Scottish Ministers' decision to grant consent for SP Transmission plc to install overhead power lines. The petitioner argues the decision letter lacks adequate reasons for departing from the reporters' recommendation to refuse consent.

T (Inherent Jurisdiction: Deprivation of Liberty) - Court of Appeal Case

The Court of Appeal allowed an appeal concerning the inherent jurisdiction and deprivation of liberty for a 17-year-old in local authority care. The case addresses the High Court's authority to authorize such deprivations for vulnerable individuals.

Perrin v North Devon District Council - Judicial Review of Planning Permission

The High Court of Justice (Administrative Court) has issued a judgment regarding a judicial review application concerning planning permission granted by North Devon District Council. The case, Perrin v North Devon District Council, involved a challenge to the council's decision to grant permission for residential development.

Family Court Decision: A & Z Re Service Out; MPS; LSPO

The Family Court has issued a decision in the case of A & Z, concerning service out of the jurisdiction and related proceedings. The judgment addresses applications for permission to set aside an order for service by email, applications to stay proceedings, and applications for maintenance pending suit and legal services payment orders.

Court of Protection: Nottinghamshire County Council v JW

The Court of Protection has issued a judgment in the case of Nottinghamshire County Council v JW. The court determined that JW has capacity in all material areas of decision-making. This judgment follows a lengthy procedural history and addresses fundamental capacity questions.