Possibly, identity is not coincidental with the person. A person may have several âidentitiesâ?. Some commentators deny that âidentity theftâ? is possible. In their view, what happens is the deception of a person or persons other than the person whose âidentityâ? was stolen.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 By Edward McGarr

Komodo Dragons

In: Practice & Procedure
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It has toxic saliva so powerful it needs just to strike and bite sufficient to break the skin of its victim, which, fleeing the attack, is followed by the Dragon at a leisurely pace in the certainty that the victim will succumb to the poison (a biological poison) and be eaten by the Dragon, alive.

Monday, July 21, 2008 By Edward McGarr

Democracy and Free Speech

In: Constitutional Law, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Politics
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In Ireland, we have difficulty understanding broad concepts, or so it seems. Currently, the Irish Times (one, at least, of its âopinion columnistsâ?) and the Sunday Business Post (the editorial) are citing the principle of democracy to accord respect (and, possibly, equality with the Irish referendum verdict) to the âviewsâ? of other EU member states on the Lisbon Treaty. The Government itself (the Taoiseach) defends Mr. Sarkozyâs ârightâ? to express his reaction to the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty by […]

Thursday, July 17, 2008 By Edward McGarr

A Judge may (sometimes) look at a cat

In: Human Rights, Practice & Procedure
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Hmm. Is there a gap? How should one prove the ââ¦declaration, decision,â¦â? etc. of which the judge will take judicial notice? Where is the authoritative copy available? Are all copies authoritative?

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 By Edward McGarr

Digital Rights Ireland Ltd – Judgment reserved

In: Constitutional Law, DRI, EU law, High Court, Human Rights
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At time of writing, no reply has been received from Hans-Gert Pottering, the President of the EU Parliament to the letter McGarr Solicitors sent to him.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 By Edward McGarr

Tortilla Flat-pack

In: Contract Law, UK Court
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A plaintiff in Ireland claiming general damages for a deficient holiday is more likely to be successful than a similar plaintiff in the UK.

Monday, July 14, 2008 By Edward McGarr

The Garda Síochána Guide (2)

In: Constitutional Law, Criminal Law
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A well-wisher has directed me to page E-137 of the Garda Síochána Guide