Tag: Judicial Review
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MACC’s Orders Not Reviewable: Court Told in Albert Tei’s Lawyer Case
Overview: MACC’s investigative powers challenged in High Court The High Court heard arguments on whether the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) can be subjected to court review over orders to examine a suspect and compel document production in a criminal investigation. Senior federal counsel Shamsul Bolhassan, appearing for the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC), submitted that MACC’s directives…
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MACC Orders Not Reviewable, Court Told in High Court
MacC’s Orders Not Reviewable: Court Tells High Court The High Court was told that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has the authority to issue orders to interrogate a person and to compel the production of documents, and that such orders are not subject to judicial review in the case involving Albert Tei’s lawyer. Senior federal…
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Mother who killed her three children sues over coroner’s decision to limit inquest scope
Background A Dublin mother who was jailed for the murder of her three children has launched a judicial review, challenging a coroner’s decision to restrict the scope of evidence at related inquests. The move highlights ongoing tensions between families, state bodies, and the mechanisms that govern inquests in Ireland. What happened According to court filings,…
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Mother who killed her three children seeks review of coroner’s inquest limits
Background A mother who was jailed for the deaths of her three children is pursuing a judicial review after a coroner limited the scope of evidence that could be presented at inquests connected to the case. The move highlights ongoing tensions between the rights of bereaved families and the procedures that govern inquests in Ireland.…
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South Dublin Residents Challenge MetroLink: Legal Action Could Delay Dublin’s Rail Plan
Overview: A Legal Challenge Begins Residents in South Dublin have launched a formal legal challenge to MetroLink, the ambitious rail project designed to connect Dublin city center with Dublin Airport and beyond. The action centers on An Coimisiún Pleanála’s (the Planning Board) decision to grant permission for the proposed line, flagging concerns about planning processes,…
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MotherJailed for Killing Three Children Challenges Coroner’s Narrow Inquest Scope
Overview A mother jailed for killing her three children is pursuing high-level legal action after a coroner restricted the scope of evidence allowed at the inquests. The case raises questions about the powers of coroners, the rights of bereaved families, and how inquest procedures balance public interest with sensitive personal detail. What happened According to…
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South Dublin Residents Challenge MetroLink: Legal Battle Could Delay Rail Project
South Dublin residents lodge legal challenge against MetroLink A new legal challenge has been filed over MetroLink, the ambitious rail project intended to connect central Dublin with Dublin Airport and points beyond. The application seeks a judicial review of An Coimisiún Pleanála’s decision to grant permission for the plan, signaling heightened scrutiny of the project’s…
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MetroLink legal challenge could delay Dublin rail project
Background to the MetroLink plan The MetroLink project, a proposed rail line intended to connect central Dublin with Dublin Airport and other parts of the capital region, has become the subject of a legal challenge from residents in South Dublin. The challenge centers on An Bord Pleanála’s decision to grant permission for the project, prompting…
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UK court allows challenge to Palestine Action ban to proceed next month
UK court allows challenge to Palestine Action ban to proceed The legal battle over the UK government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action can go ahead next month after the Court of Appeal rejected the Home Office’s attempt to block the case. The ruling keeps alive a high-profile challenge to a ban that classifies the group…
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UK court approves next steps for Palestine Action ban challenge
Ruling clears path for judicial challenge to Palestine Action ban A significant legal development allows a challenge to the UK government’s ban on Palestine Action to proceed, after the Court of Appeal rejected the Home Office’s bid to halt the case. The decision paves the way for a judicial review of the proscription under the…