{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/633c1060ee21490012381e3f/69c2b4171861d127d51ceaaf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"E144 The Fifth Court - Mr Justice Brian Cregan, Judge of the High Court | Parnell, leadership, and the law","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/633c1060ee21490012381e3f/1774367437633-cb047f64-38dc-4ddc-9847-5d7242226fc2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Episode 144 – Mr Justice Brian Cregan, Judge of the High Court | Parnell, leadership, and the law</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this very special episode of <em>The Fifth Court</em>, hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL are joined by <strong>Mr Justice Brian Cregan</strong>, Judge of the High Court, to discuss his book <em>Parnell: A Novel</em> and the legal, political, and historical legacy of Charles Stewart Parnell.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing on extensive original research, Mr Justice Cregan explores Parnell’s emergence as a political leader, his use of parliamentary obstruction, and the legal dramas that shaped his career — including the Special Commission and the O’Shea divorce proceedings.</p><p>The discussion also addresses a striking historical assessment: whether Parnell’s political impact surpassed that of Daniel O’Connell, and what this means for how Irish history is understood.</p><p>The episode includes detailed analysis of landmark legal moments, including the cross-examination of Richard Pigott — widely regarded as one of the most significant in legal history.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Decisis Case Notes </strong></h3><p>With thanks to <strong>Charlton Solicitors &amp; Collaborative Practitioners</strong>, sponsors of the Decisis law reports segment.</p><p>This week’s cases include:</p><ul><li><strong>Pizzarchi v Kepak Cork Unlimited Company</strong> – renewal of a lapsed personal injury summons refused due to deliberate inaction</li><li><strong>DPP v Murray</strong> – Court of Appeal upholds cumulative sentence for harassment of legal professionals and victim</li><li><strong>Eastwood v Richards</strong> – presumption of revocation does not arise where will remained in solicitor’s custody</li></ul><h3><strong>Key Timestamps</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>00:05:54</strong> – Introduction to Mr Justice Brian Cregan</li><li><strong>00:23:05</strong> – Parliamentary obstruction and the mechanics of power</li><li><strong>00:31:42</strong> – The Pigott cross-examination and the Special Commission</li><li><strong>00:37:20</strong> – The O’Shea divorce proceedings and political consequences</li><li><strong>00:42:56</strong> – Parnell and O’Connell compared&nbsp;</li></ul>","author_name":"Peter Leonard BL Mark Tottenham BL"}