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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Application for Judicial Review (Rev1) [2026] NICA 10 (12 March 2026)
The Court of Appeal upheld an order quashing Robert Clarke’s unlawful 2012 release under the 1998 Act and dismissed his challenge to the 2024 refusal of renewed release.
Lenaghan, R. v (Rev2) [2024] NICC 11 (08 March 2024)
After guilty pleas, the Crown Court sentenced Michael Lenaghan to life imprisonment for the murder of Inayat Shah, with a 20-year tariff and concurrent sentences for related offences.
Maben, R. v [2023] NILST 1 (09 March 2023)
The Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland recommended an 18-year tariff for George John Maben after his unrestricted transfer, reflecting planned murder and victim vulnerability.
Silva, Re Application for Judicial Review [2023] NIKB 9 (10 February 2023)
The court refused leave to challenge the Parole Commissioners’ refusal to direct release, holding that the decision was rational and lawfully reasoned on the evidence.
McKeown, Re Application for Judicial Review [2022] NIKB 23 (28 October 2022)
The High Court rejected a judicial review of the refusal of Clifford McKeown’s early-release declaration, holding the statutory conditions were separate and the risk assessment lawful.
McGuinness v Department of Justice [2019] NIQB 10 (15 January 2019)
The High Court held that a life prisoner’s period on licence under the 1998 Act does not count towards the judicially determined 30-year tariff.
Sloan, Re Judicial Review [2013] NIQB 120 (28 November 2013)
The High Court refused leave for judicial review of a Parole Commissioners decision, finding the challenge to risk assessment, statutory role, and Article 5 rights was not arguable.
McGowan v The Republic of Ireland [2012] NIQB 117 (29 June 2012)
The High Court in Northern Ireland dismissed an extradition appeal, holding that the appellant had not shown substantial grounds for believing extradition to Ireland would breach Article 5 ECHR.
Boyle v Secretary of State For Northern Ireland [2010] NICA 5 (12 February 2010)
The Court of Appeal held that Article 9(2) of the 2001 Order allowed recall before actual release, and dismissed Stephen Boyle’s appeal.
Alauya, R v [2009] NICA 61 (9 October 2009)
The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland refused leave to appeal against a 22-year minimum term for murder, holding the sentence was not manifestly excessive.
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