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high court rejects claim that jobseeker’s allowance was refused because applicant homeless the found a september 2016 letter did not decide ineligible she had no home address. it judicial review relief sought. [2017] iehc 820 has challenge by woman who argued department of social protection denied h
high court remits deportation order review for fresh ministerial consideration the adjourned challenge to original while minister reconsiders an application revoke it. order’s validity remains undecided. [2017] iehc 811 has sent y.y.’s have a revoked back justice and equality consideration. it separ
supreme court affirms refusal of judicial review in nigerian family’s protection case the rejected challenges to minister’s subsidiary protection, finding no basis overturn decision and requirement for another oral interview this case. [2017] iesc 000 has affirmed a high judgment refusing brought by
court of appeal grants bail pending michael shine’s appeals the found a strong chance success on one conviction ground and said his sentence was strongly arguable, while leaving both for full hearings. granted shine hearing conclusion against sentence. it appeal, but made no final decision that or t
appeal judge would uphold contempt finding over coverage of pending criminal case in a redacted court judgment, edwards j dismiss the media appellants’ challenge to their convictions, while leaving sentence and injunction issues for later consideration. [2017] ieca 333 an against convictions arising
court of appeal increases manslaughter sentence to six and a half years the found original five-year term, with suspended, unduly lenient substituted three suspended on conditions. {'name': 'the appeal', 'jurisdiction': none} has increased man’s for from five years, suspending final it that sentence
court of appeal would allow irish independent contempt over pre-trial articles in a redacted judgment, mr justice gerard hogan said the did not pose real risk to fairness pending criminal trial. judgment records that he appeal. [2017] ieca 333 an by news and media plc, newspaper editors claire grady
bank of ireland loan claim against investor sent to plenary hearing the high court refused summary judgment, finding alan burns had a real or bona fide defence that should be dealt with at hearing. [2017] iehc 821 has ireland’s application for judgment over €250,000 loan, ruling his heard mr justice
high court confirms rescue scheme for quesada nursing home the approved a modified examinership beechpark home, including an expert review of disputed directors’ loans and two-year undertaking by thomas ryan not to act as director. [2017] iehc 793 confirmed developments limited, which operates conva
high court refuses request for security costs against ard rí hotel claimant the found evidence did not establish that maria keena was a nominal plaintiff or she could meet defendants’ if unsuccessful. [2017] iehc 778 has refused an application to require provide of co-defendants in her action over p
high court dismisses mother and daughter’s challenge to refusal of return protection process the found that child’s case for a personal interview had not been made out discharged injunction restraining deportation. [2017] iehc 812 dismissed judicial review let them make subsequent application intern
high court refuses challenge to galway county council accommodation decisions the declined quash council’s decision end emergency and its appeal deferring a family’s housing-list application for one year. [2017] iehc 784 has refused mother her five children an order quashing their defer housing in j
high court quashes planning refusals over unexplained departure from sister’s case the found that an bord pleanála had not explained why it departed earlier history involving applicants’ sister, and inspector’s report did appear to assess one rural housing criterion. [2017] iehc 783 has quashed plea
high court refuses to strike out €1.5m guarantee claim over delay the found plaintiff’s two-year in proceedings inordinate and inexcusable, but concluded it did not justify dismissing against david o’connor. [2017] iehc 780 has refused dismiss a o’connor €1.5 million personal guarantee, despite find
high court refuses challenge to five-year suspended sentence and driving ban michael collins argued that the suspension period exceeded circuit court’s powers. found no legal flaw in or two-year disqualification refused reliefs sought. [2017] iehc 779 has collins’s application quash imposed after hi
high court orders b.l. to pay €116,692.99 in costs and restricts further applications the measured two sets of proceedings required prior judicial consent for bring district, circuit or court. [2017] iehc 813 has ordered a total within seven days made an isaac wunder order restricting his ability wi
high court dismisses challenge to refusal revoke deportation order the found applicant had not provided sufficient new detail about his circumstances and dismissed judicial review, discharging an injunction that restrained deportation. [2017] iehc 814 has albanian national’s minister for justice equ
high court allows limited landfill sampling, subject to epa approval the directed that inspection follow defendants’ revised protocol, including 22 small-diameter drill holes, while leaving discretion vary or refuse proposed works. [2017] iehc 782 court, commercial has experts for three defendants m
supreme court dismisses appeal over english-only breath-test statement the held that prescribed form should have included its irish-language version, but ruled omission did not prevent being admitted in evidence. dismissed mihai avadenei’s against use of an his road traffic act prosecution, holding
supreme court dismisses appeal over detention document in deportation case the held that did not need to be headed “warrant” valid, and dismissed appeal. it also outlined when documents may amended urged consideration of short stays allow time seek leave has an by anonymised applicant who challenged
high court allows interim administration of estate to secure elderly widow’s share the dismissed objections a limited grant pending circuit proceedings, but directed that any payment ward be considered later, with estate’s liabilities taken into account. [2017] iehc 797 has allowed an application fo
high court quashes costs order against garda ombudsman commission the extended time for commission’s judicial review and set aside district court’s later decision requiring it to pay two respondents. [2017] iehc 776 síochána (gsoc) bring a quashed parts of sligo that required gsoc maeve o’brien fint
high court grants bank of ireland (uk) summary judgment in €257,039 loan claim the rejected borrower’s proposed grounds defence, granted with continuing interest and discharged an earlier discovery order. [2017] iehc 822 has plc against simon corcoran for €257,039.39, together interest, over a used
high court awards €67,500 over fall on protruding stone beneath luas bridge the found created a nuisance footpath and that plaintiff was not contributorily negligent. it entered judgment jointly severally against all defendants. [2017] iehc 774 awarded james william o’shaughnessy after finding he fe
high court quashes october 2013 convictions after finding guilty pleas were not made at hearing the set aside on 31 2013, but refused to quash 13 seatbelt from january 2014. [2017] iehc 823 quashed against eddie kershaw that district judge proceeded which was no longer making hearing. it his applica
court of appeal allows newspaper group’s in contempt case over anglo articles the held 2014 publications did not pose a real risk to fairness pending criminal trial and were constitutionally protected. judgment says it would allow appeal; does specify resulting orders or penalties. [2018] ieca 341 a
court of appeal judge would uphold contempt finding over irish independent anglo coverage in a divided appeal, mr justice john edwards dismiss the challenge to high court’s finding. he left appeals fines and an injunction for later consideration. [2017] ieca 341 has concluded that 2014 article creat
supreme court dismisses quinn appeal as moot after eviction under valid warrant the said it was unnecessary to decide whether delay or participation in district proceedings barred quinn’s judicial review case. her remaining claim for damages, and found no basis a obtained through an unopposed applic
high court keeps solicitor negligence claim alive but strikes out parts of pleading the dismissed bid to end action outright, removed several and fraud pleas, directed that two related actions be heard at same time. [2017] iehc 781 has refused dismiss a man’s entire professional against his former w
high court dismisses challenge to consent for cork wind farm the rejected residents’ arguments that planning board failed assess noise impacts or give adequate reasons when granting substitute kilvinane farm. [2017] iehc 773 dismissed a judicial review brought by claire o’brien and patrick against a
court of appeal refuses late bid over estate administrator’s appointment the applicants’ five-year delay was unexplained, and proposed moot after administrator completed her work. [2017] ieca 332 has refused an application by majella rippington shaun to extend time for appealing order appointing a s
high court dismisses challenge to transfer of limerick charge tipperary the found district judge had no jurisdiction limerick, but held that later procedural correction caused demonstrable prejudice. [2017] iehc 756 has dismissed a judicial review application challenging process sent against patrick
court of appeal refuses late challenge to 2012 estate order two applicants sought more than five years after the extend time for an appeal. dismissed application, finding no timely bona fide intention appeal, arguable ground and that proposed was moot. [2017] ieca 332 has application by majella ripp
high court quashes second immigration decision over undisclosed algeria report the found that minister should have notified an applicant of unusual blog relied on in a under section 3(11). effect original deportation was left for further stage. [2017] iehc 815 {'name': 'the court', 'division': 'judi
high court says late tax appeal may rely on causes beyond sickness or absence the answered a legal question in case stated, finding that “other reasonable cause” is not limited to sickness. it left appellant establish whether facts justify admitting his appeal. 2017 no. 84 r has ruled taxpayer seeki
court of appeal upholds will but reduces costs against siblings the dismissed all grounds challenging a 2011 will, while replacing high court’s solicitor-and-own-client order with party-and-party costs. [2017] ieca 331 an by three family members celine murphy, reduced they must pay to will’s respond
high court refuses prisoner’s judicial review over medical care the found that wheatfield prison’s response to a solicitor’s concerns complied with rule 102, while noting prison team could not obtain applicant’s hospital records. [2017] iehc 759 has refused jimmy cash’s application for handling of i
high court refuses challenge over expiry of clare housing permission the held that an unchallenged extension order clearly set 15 july 2017 as date, and refused developers’ requested relief. [2017] iehc 818 has a judicial review brought by drumquin construction (barefield) limited padraig howard dat
employer held liable after garden worker fell from ladder; homeowner claim dismissed the high court found worker’s responsible for negligence, breach of statutory duty and contract. it against awarded €100,800. [2017] iehc 763 a who ladder while trying to pull down broken tree branch was €100,800 by
court of appeal dismisses challenge over access to garda search-warrant information the found appellant had not shown requested document was relevant his pleaded claim. it also upheld high court’s refusal disclose material covered by public interest and informer privilege. [2017] ieca 330 has dismis
high court refuses teacher’s bid for costs after teaching council drops suspension application the said had acted properly in seeking an urgent suspension, then deciding not to pursue it two student complainants declined take part inquiry. [2017] iehc 755 has refused by a registered teacher, identif
high court orders surrender to poland for prosecution on two alleged offences the rejected objections over jurisdiction, charge clarity and family life, ordered under european arrest warrant act. [2017] iehc 766 has of krzysztof andrzejczak offences, after rejecting his request. in a judgment delive
court of appeal orders security for costs in used-car importer’s the found that an impecunious company should provide state’s costs, but left amount further submissions. [2017] ieca 327 has ruled used car importers ireland ltd. must its over vehicle registration tax, not yet set amount. a judgment d
high court refuses receiver’s bid to strike out counterclaim over industrial unit the allowed a dispute appointment and power of sale proceed, with receiver later reporting settlement. [2017] iehc 848 refused application by dominic gallagher concerning an unit. said disputed facts about its ratifica
high court refuses preliminary hearing on alleged unfair mortgage terms the said dispute over whether borrowers were consumers had to be resolved before it could decide directive applied. [2018] iehc 807 has refused niall hade and joyce hade’s request for a separate three loan unfair. ms justice fah
appeal court cuts suspended portion of sentence for getaway driver in post office robbery the kept a four-year prison term but final 30 months, citing impact custody on appellant’s young daughter and her family responsibilities. has two years six months imposed woman who helped three men escape afte
high court quashes refusal to readmit congolese applicant asylum process the found decision did not transparently assess material submitted about treatment of failed seekers returning drc. it rule on applicant’s other grounds. [2017] iehc 764 has quashed a refusing democratic republic congo national
court of appeal quashes robbery conviction over judge’s mistaken jury charge the found that an uncorrected error about a garda’s prior knowledge appellant made jury’s verdict unsafe. it will hear further submissions on whether there should be retrial. has quashed trevor o’sullivan’s after finding tr
high court refuses danske bank bid to strike out borrower’s loan claim the declined dismiss john connell’s or grant summary judgment, leaving disputed issues about a 2011 restructure for plenary hearing. [2017] iehc 765 court, chancery has refused bank’s application over restructuring of business lo
high court rules on title documents in disputed €5.12m property sale the found vendor had to provide original deeds or a statutory undertaking, but rejected purchasers’ request for additional family law declarations. it set limited route resolving an overseas trustee issue. [2017] iehc 796 has ruled
high court rules charging delay did not remove district jurisdiction the answered a judge’s questions about man’s detention and in an arson case, but decide whether his was unlawful. [2017] iehc 761 court; at carndonagh, co. donegal (underlying criminal proceeding) ruled that alleged failure to char
high court refuses challenge over coillte land-sale information decision the upheld commissioner’s refusal to disclose sale and valuation details under environmental rules, while finding that about a proposed development would qualify if held any. [2017] iehc 827 has refused judicial review brought
high court awards costs to applicants after visa delay made judicial review moot the rejected state’s application, finding that withdrew application prolonged separation led them relocate sweden. [2017] iehc 749 awarded two their became when they a and relocated sweden following wait for decision. r
high court refuses appeal certificate in subsidiary protection case the held that a was required to its earlier judgment, but rejected applicant’s request for one because proposed legal points did not meet statutory test or arise from judgment. [2017] iehc 744 refused an application by s.j. october
high court changes property terms in appeal over family finances the varied parts of a circuit order after finding husband had concealed assets, but said original division went too far. it also left one child-access issue undecided pending hearing child’s views. [2017] iehc 789 court, law family-law
high court refuses ryanair bid to discharge jury after late email discovery justice bernard j. barton ruled that the email’s production did not make a fair trial impossible. remained in place, with further questioning about available. [2017] iehc 798 refused an application by ltd and holdings plc th
high court dismisses egyptian man’s challenge to refusal reopen protection claim the found no illegality in minister’s decision and discharged deportation injunction; order itself dated from 2015. [2017] iehc 810 has dismissed an judicial review of his application re-enter ireland’s international pr
court of appeal dismisses challenge over clare wastewater consultants register as out time the held that consultant’s to had be brought promptly under judicial review limits, although it rejected high court’s reliance on amended planning law provision. [2017] ieca 321 has dismissed an environmental
supreme court allows murder conviction appeal over trial judge’s jury remarks the rejected challenges to use of two earlier witness statements but found closing comments created a real possibility that jurors felt driven convict. has allowed brian rattigan’s against his 2009 for declan gavin, findin
high court quashes cameroon man’s subsidiary protection refusal over reliance on asylum credibility findings the found decision lacked a fresh, independent assessment. it rejected separate claim that an oral interview was required and did not rule deportation issue. [2017] iehc 742 quashed refusing
appeal court suspends final 18 months of sentence in sexual-offence case the found a limited error sentencing approach: judge should have considered incentivising rehabilitation. it imposed four years’ imprisonment, suspending for two years subject to conditions. has resentenced a.p. after finding t
supreme court rules circuit can hear possession cases involving unrated homes the said jurisdiction depends on whether a property has rateable valuation above €253.95, and required plaintiffs to establish that point with admissible evidence. ruled relevant proceedings domestic properties have no val
supreme court justice rejects challenge to trial judge’s jury remarks dunne concluded that the comments about coincidence stayed within bounds of permissible comment. she would dismiss appeal on ground; separate statutory issue was addressed in another judgment. ireland a has rejected brian rattigan
supreme court limits minister’s cross-appeal in hepatitis compensation cases the ruled that minister could not challenge causation when a claimant’s appeal concerned only amount of compensation. it also held need file merely to support tribunal’s decision. dismissed for health and children’s on scop
court of appeal replaces community service with suspended three-year sentence for assault on garda the found original a serious to be significantly unduly lenient, but replacement prison term in full two years. ruled that 200-hour order was lenient garda, replacing it judgment, delivered by mr justi
high court finds questions over receiver’s appointment and possession of sligo properties the granted interlocutory injunctive relief, staying receivership administration until claimed right to are clearly established. [2017] iehc 740 court, chancery has relief james louise mcgarry in a dispute two
high court quashes labour court’s €35,000 unfair dismissal award over lack of jurisdiction the ruled that appeal belonged before employment appeals tribunal under procedure preserved for claims begun october 2015. it granted certiorari but left any further orders to be addressed later. [2017] iehc 8
supreme court upholds invalidity of 2014 fisheries points regulations on fair-procedure grounds the rejected constitutional challenge to minister’s power make by statutory instrument, but held that their appeal process failed provide fair procedures. was otherwise dismissed. upheld a high declaratio
two men convicted over tree felling beyond two-hectare licence in kilkenny district court found that a covered only hectares and the landowner forestry contractor of offences each. judgment records convictions; it does not state any sentence or other order. area kilkenny, no. 22; were at after trees
court of appeal quashes four convictions over uncertainty about when complainant moved to rented house the admitted post-trial social welfare records for limited purpose reviewing on counts alleged pre-date 1 january 1999. it dismissed remaining counts. has quashed against an anonymised appellant af
high court restrains receiver’s property sale pending final decision in loan dispute the found fair issues to be tried over appointment, demand for repayment and history of interest-only payments. its order is interlocutory does not decide those finally. [2017] iehc 739 court, chancery has restraine
supreme court grants leave in quinn insurance particulars dispute the said case raised a matter of general public importance about when plaintiff must provide further before trial. 79/2017 has granted price waterhouse cooper to appeal decision with limited over whether explain why its estimates futu
supreme court finds fisheries points process unfair, sets aside order quashing panel decision the upheld high court’s fair-procedures conclusion on narrower grounds, but set its certiorari after 2014 regulations had been declared invalid in a companion case. of ireland has held that procedure under
high court dismisses appeal over enforcement of welsh child care orders the affirmed an order enforcing swansea interim and recovery in ireland, finding no permitted ground for non-recognition under brussels ii bis. [2017] iehc 771 dismissed a mother’s against made by family her three children. mr j
high court refuses father’s request to return children england the found father was not exercising custody rights when moved ireland. it also accepted their objections return, while rejecting mother’s grave-risk argument. [2017] iehc 828 court, family law has refused a application under hague conven
court of appeal dismisses challenge to surrender order in spanish drug case the ruled that irish constitutional right privacy was not engaged by spain’s interception calls a phone. it upheld high court’s order. [2017] ieca 329 has dismissed patrick joseph mangan’s against an for his spain under euro
court of appeal dismisses over historic sex-offence convictions the rejected challenges to trial judge’s directions and refusal halt trial, finding that delay death a potentially significant witness did not make unfair. has dismissed c. ce’s against for rape indecent assault arising from allegations
high court gives aib judgment of €377,699 against mcbriens over mortgage the rejected ann mcbrien’s summary defence after finding her affidavit did not address documents and correspondence supporting bank’s case. [2017] iehc 757 gave bank for €377,699.15 seamus mcbrien in a dispute loan. it also awa
high court dismisses appeal over renewed execution order in mortgage possession case the held that circuit rules allowed to be “at any time” while underlying judgment remained force, and dismissed a related consolidation motion. [2017] iehc 760 has an by john duffy against injunction restraining him
court of appeal dismisses challenge to threats convictions the ruled that jury had been adequately warned about voice identification evidence and appellant received a fair trial. has dismissed darren o’halloran’s against for threatening damage property kill or cause serious harm. held was directed o
supreme court dismisses four companies’ appeals against winding-up orders the found no cogent evidence that revenue commissioners petitions were brought for an improper purpose and affirmed high court’s orders. has dismissed by companies winding them up, finding acted ulterior or when they petitione
court of appeal sets aside sexual assault conviction over cctv cross-examination ruling the found trial prevented appellant from using shop in and ordered set aside. it said would hear parties about whether to order a retrial. has m. d. for after finding that judge’s unfairly limited his opportunity
court of appeal dismisses sentence over repeated rapes child the upheld concurrent 15-year terms, finding no error principle in sentencing judge’s decision. has dismissed an against by a man convicted 25 sexual offences his daughter, upholding prison terms. ex tempore judgment delivered on 7 decembe
high court reserves costs in patent dispute injunction case the left of an earlier refused anti-suit application to be decided at trial, saying evidence there could alter its view facts. [2017] iehc 736 has reserved interlocutory hearing until trial action concerning a assignment and settlement agre
court of appeal dismisses father’s against sentence for sexual offences the found no error principle in 15-year headline sentence, with final three years suspended. concerned severity only. has dismissed an a imposed on father convicted 60 assaults and 14 rapes his daughter, committed when she was a
high court refuses deandra gayle leave to appeal deportation order ruling the rejected a constitutional challenge appeal-certificate rules and refused its earlier refusal quash gayle’s order. did not decide any later application supreme court. [2017] iehc 753 of against her it also request for decla
court of appeal rejects against seven-year manslaughter sentence the said jury’s verdict did not establish a single account how fatal knife injury occurred and dismissed david mahon’s sentence. has prison imposed for his stepson, dean fitzpatrick. held that fell within available range offence. mahon
high court dismisses appeal over labour employment rulings the refused to set aside court’s determinations, finding that its handling of one summons and privilege issue did not affect fairness findings. [2017] iehc 831 {'name': 'high court', 'jurisdiction': none} has dismissed an employee’s on point
high court rejects bid to hear possession case points separately the refused a borrower’s application for preliminary trial on jurisdiction and receivers’ standing, leaving both issues substantive proceedings. [2017] iehc 734 court, chancery has paul neill’s have two legal questions heard before of
appeal court sends acc guarantee claim to full hearing over seal and deposit set-off the of set aside summary judgment allowed guarantor defend on two arguable grounds, leaving both issues for a plenary hearing. [2017] ieca 316 appeal; high (prior order) has erwin o’toole’s against loan management d
high court orders discovery of grandfather’s psychiatric and property transfer records at a pre-trial hearing, the ordered produced within set periods, leaving their relevance to civil trial judge. [2017] iehc 732 has man sued over alleged sexual assaults disclose from two institutions, directed him
district court stays care-order application and invites request to transfer case england wales the held that was better placed hear a it in child’s best interests, while child remained with current foster carers pending further proceedings. [2017] iedc 22 an chúirt dúiche / stayed family agency’s co
high court refuses leave to appeal rejection of deportation revocation challenge the said proposed raised no basis send applicants’ judicial review case further after underlying had already been rejected on its merits. [2017] iehc 748 refused applicants a judgment rejecting their decision not revoke
high court refuses leave to appeal in deportation case involving two children the said proposed questions misunderstood judicial review process or did not meet statutory test. it refused earlier dismissal of a challenge order. [2017] iehc 751 has three applicants after dismissed their order concerni
high court dismisses horse trainer’s negligence claim against solicitor the found had adequately warned margaret flynn about risks of borrowing to buy land before sale her own property was completed. [2017] iehc 735 has dismissed trainer flynn’s that negligent in advising on two transactions and a b
high court orders fresh judge to hear volkswagen jurisdiction challenge the sent case back district decide first, after finding that a discovery hearing had developed into an irregular mini-trial. [2017] iehc 809 has directed volkswagen’s in customer’s be heard first by different judge, unusual stra
high court rules alleged guesthouse lease did not outrank bank security a receiver sought possession of two dublin guesthouses after loan default. the rejected defendants’ claim that an oral had priority over bank’s mortgage. [2017] iehc 726 court, chancery has ruled take mortgage, rejecting defence
high court awards defendants €3,000 plus vat in costs and remits golf fee claim the left €14,000 unresolved, ordered to be paid only after case concludes, remitted action district court. [2017] iehc 792 has awarded three totalling a dispute over club joining fee, underlying ruling, delivered by ms j
court of appeal cuts sentence for indecent assault to 13 months the found original 20-month headline excessive under sentencing range in force when offence occurred, but rejected argument that mitigation deserved a larger discount. quashed 16-month prison imposed on j.s. and resentenced him months,
high court upholds possession order in clontarf property appeal the dismissed a husband’s against an requiring him to leave home occupied by his wife under tenancy. it directed vacate 3 december 2017, without further stay. [2017] iehc 758 court; circuit has upheld chris addington give up of declan g
court of appeal dismisses sentence over endangerment and car offences the found no error principle in a four-year sentence, with final 18 months suspended, imposed consecutively to an earlier sentence. has dismissed against by eric harcourt, ruling that term for was fair, reasonable proportionate ci
high court dismisses €60,000 injury claim over minor car contact the rejected a man’s against another motorist, finding it highly improbable that caused personal injuries. also awarded defendant all costs of circuit and actions. [2017] iehc 731 dismissed thomas moore’s mary carroll ordered him to pa
high court restrains stena from ending dublin port arrangement with doyle shipping group an interlocutory injunction preserves the parties’ prior working while their dispute over contract proceeds. made no final findings on contractual issues. [2017] iehc 727 has restrained line limited terminating
high court awards €321,000 over defective depuy hip implant the found that asr/xl was and caused injury, rejected manufacturer’s scientific-knowledge defence, declined to award aggravated damages. [2017] iehc 723 awarded joan dineen in compensatory damages after finding a her injury. international l
high court refuses challenge to child’s subsidiary protection refusal mr justice mcdermott dismissed a.l.m.’s judicial review application, finding no basis the and saying parents’ claims rested on a false account of nationality. [2017] iehc 730 has refused application for 2012 decision refusing her
high court grants limited appeal leave and partial costs in bank recapitalisation case the ruled that shareholders did not need to dismissal of their challenge a 2011 direction order, but granted on two legal questions awarded some costs. [2017] iehc 832 has four applicants do order concerning irish
court of appeal dismisses f.e.’s against rape and threat convictions the rejected four grounds arising from a central criminal jury trial, leaving challenged in place. has dismissed for threats to kill or cause serious harm, finding that none argued on his behalf succeeded. judgment, delivered by mr