Tag: High Court
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Defamation Case Against Denis O’Brien: High Court Hears Claims of Unjustified Reputational Attack
Overview of the Case A defamation action has opened in the High Court against billionaire businessman Denis O’Brien, with two Belfast-based solicitors alleging that a press release issued on his behalf constituted an unjustified attack on their reputations. Darragh Mackin and Gavin Booth, both prominent figures in human rights and criminal defense work, say the…
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Defamation Action Against Denis O’Brien Opens in High Court as Two Solicitors Allege Unjustified Reputational Attack
Overview of the Case The High Court is hearing a defamation case initiated by two solicitors who allege that a press release issued on behalf of billionaire businessman Denis O’Brien damaged their professional reputations. The claim centers on statements that the lawyers contend presented an unfair and misleading portrayal of their conduct and integrity. Who…
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High Court Opens in Defamation Case Involving Denis O’Brien and Two Belfast Solicitors
Background to the Case The High Court has opened a defamation case involving billionaire businessman Denis O’Brien and two Belfast-based solicitors, Darragh Mackin and Gavin Booth. The solicitors allege that a press release issued on behalf of Mr. O’Brien unfairly attacked their reputations. The hearing marks a high-stakes dispute over the boundaries of reputational protection…
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10,000 Police Jobs on Hold as IG Recruitment Row Winds Through High Court
Background: The Recruitment Halt The planned recruitment drive for 10,000 police constables and officers has been paused once again as the High Court examines the constitutional authority of the Inspector General of Police (IG) to lead the exercise. The petition, brought before the court, questions the legal basis for the recruitment push and seeks clarity…
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Kenya Police Recruitment on Hold: 10,000 Jobs Delayed in IG Row
Introduction: A Major Setback in Police Recruitment The planned recruitment drive for 10,000 police constables and officers has been paused once again after the Kenyan High Court intervened, following a petition that questions the constitutional authority of the Inspector General of Police (IG) to lead the exercise. The decision marks a significant hurdle in the…
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KRRA vs ECN: Nomination Challenge in Namibia
Case at a Glance: KRRA Takes ECN to the High Court The Katutura Rate Payers Association (KRRA) has brought a legal challenge against the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) in the High Court, alleging hurdles in the submission process for manual nominations ahead of the electoral cycle. This case underscores the friction that can arise…
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Kenya Court: Consensus Emerges Over Suspended Cybercrime Provisions Ahead of Consolidation
Overview The Milimani High Court in Nairobi is witnessing a rare moment of agreement as the State and multiple petitioners signal progress toward consensus on the suspended sections of Kenya’s newly amended cybercrime law. The development comes amid ongoing consolidated constitutional challenges that seek to challenge or reinterpret several provisions of the controversial reform. What…
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Katutura Rate Payers Association Faces ECN in High Court
Background: A dispute over nominations and procedure The Katutura Rate Payers Association (KRRA) has taken the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to the High Court, challenging the commission’s handling of nominations for upcoming elections. The case centers on whether the KRRA was correctly allowed to submit manual nominations, and whether the ECN adhered to established…
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Michelle Mone-linked PPE Medpro fails to repay £122m after PPE breach
Background: The PPE contract and the scrutiny surrounding it A consortium led by Doug Barrowman, publicly associated with Baroness Michelle Mone, has faced a severe financial setback over a Covid-19 PPE contract. In 2020, PPE Medpro was awarded a government contract to supply personal protective equipment (PPE). The deal later drew intense political and legal…
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PPE Medpro Debt: Government Seeks £145m After Breach
Overview: A High-Stakes Court Ruling and Breach Fallout The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is pressing ahead with efforts to recover a total of about £145.6 million from PPE Medpro, the consortium led by Doug Barrowman and linked to Baroness Michelle Mone. The action follows a High Court ruling that PPE supplied by…