Kinahan v. Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform [2001] IESC 16 (21 February 2001)

Kinahan v. Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform [2001] IESC 16 (21 February 2001)

The Minister's refusal of temporary release was based on rational, lawful criteria and adequately communicated the reasons; there was no evidence of irrationality, unreasonableness, or discrimination justifying judicial intervention.

Citation
[2001] IESC 16
Parties
Applicant: Mr. Kinahan; Respondent: Minister for Justice
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
21 February 2001
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Appeal From High Court
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Temporary Release, Judicial Review, Separation of Powers, Discretion of Executive, Prisoner Rights
Criminal Law Administrative Law Prison Law Temporary Release Judicial Review Separation of Powers Discretion of Executive Prisoner Rights

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Parties

Mr. Kinahan

Applicant

Minister for Justice

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Appeal From High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the refusal of temporary release was adequately reasoned
  2. 2 Whether the criteria for temporary release were lawful and consistent with penal policy
  3. 3 Whether the refusal was irrational, unreasonable, or discriminatory

Ratio Decidendi

The Minister's refusal of temporary release was based on rational, lawful criteria and adequately communicated the reasons; there was no evidence of irrationality, unreasonableness, or discrimination justifying judicial intervention.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Order of the High Court affirmed