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Director of Public Prosecutions v Johnston [2026] NIMag 1 (07 May 2026)
The magistrates’ court found Mr Johnston guilty of offences under Northern Ireland’s safe access zones law after he preached in a hospital zone and refused to leave when directed by police.
Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland v Brown [2026] NICA 15 (14 April 2026)
The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland considered whether a late transmission of a case stated under Article 61(3) barred the appeal or could be excused.
The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland held that a five-year sentence for affray was stiff but not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.
Burns, R. v [2020] NICC 15 (30 July 2020)
Pauline Burns pleaded guilty to common assault after spitting in a woman’s face during the Covid-19 pandemic. She received a 9-month custodial sentence.
McIlwaine, R. v [2019] NICC 7 (08 March 2019)
The Crown Court refused a no bill application on affray counts, holding there was sufficient evidence that McIlwaine and McManus were part of a threatening group display of force.
Heagney, R v (Sentencing Remarks) (12/39602) [2012] NICC 35 (25 June 2012)
Sentencing remarks giving Northern Ireland guidance for riot cases, stressing deterrence, limited mitigation, and immediate custody absent exceptional circumstances.
Stone, R v [2008] NICC 36 (14 November 2008)
The Crown Court for Northern Ireland convicted Michael Stone of attempted murder and related weapons and explosives offences arising from the Stormont incident.
Berry v Hayden & Anor [2008] NIQB 134 (13 March 2008)
The court found the Army Land Rover driver negligent after striking the plaintiff during a riotous incident, but reduced damages by two-thirds for contributory negligence.
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