How
to Appeal
If
you are unhappy about the decision made by the Judge in your case, you
may be able to appeal against the decision to a Judge in a higher court.
There must be proper grounds for making an appeal and there are strict
time limits within which to do so.
Appeals
against the decision of the magistrates' court in criminal cases are
heard by the Crown Court. The appeal is made to the magistrates' court
and the papers sent by the magistrates' court staff to the Crown Court.
For
Crown and county courts you can appeal both civil and criminal cases,
but it would be necessary to seek permission or 'leave' from a judge
before an appeal can be made against a conviction in a criminal case.
Applications
to appeal, and for leave to appeal against decisions made by the Crown
Court are dealt with by the Court of Appeal Criminal Division.
Appeals
against the outcome of a hearing in a county court or a High Court,
on the other hand, are mostly dealt with by the Court of Appeal Civil
Division..
The
Court of Appeal is the highest court within the Supreme Court of Judicature
(which also includes the High Court and Crown Court). It is located
in the Royal Courts of Justice at the Strand in London. There are usually
three appeal court judges. The court of appeal has two divisions:
The
Civil Division, which hears appeals from:
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The
three divisions of the High Court (Chancery, Queen's Bench and Family
Division)
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From
the County Courts across England and Wales,
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From
certain Tribunals such as the Employment Appeal Tribunal, the Immigration
Appeal Tribunal, the Lands Tribunal and the Social Security Commissioners.
Click How
to Appeal a Criminal matter for more information
