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Criminal Courts and Lay People

Appeals and appellate courts

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Recall questions on grounds of appeal and the routes to the Crown Court, the Divisional Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

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Who and when

On what basis, and with whose permission, can a case be appealed to the UK Supreme Court from the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) or King's Bench Divisional Court?

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To which court can a defendant appeal from the Crown Court against conviction or sentence?

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Who can bring a case stated appeal to the King's Bench Divisional Court?

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Is permission required to appeal to the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)?

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  1. 1

    Where can a defendant appeal to from the Magistrates' Court against conviction or sentence?

    Model answer

    A defendant can appeal against conviction and/or sentence to the Crown Court.

  2. 2

    What is a case stated appeal and to which court does it go?

    Model answer

    A case stated appeal lies from the Magistrates' Court to the King's Bench Divisional Court (formerly Queen's Bench Divisional Court) on a point of law or that the magistrates acted outside their jurisdiction.

  3. 3

    Who can bring a case stated appeal to the King's Bench Divisional Court?

    Model answer

    Either the prosecution or the defence can bring a case stated appeal.

  4. 4

    On what basis can a case be appealed to the UK Supreme Court from the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) or King's Bench Divisional Court?

    Model answer

    An appeal can be made on a point of law of general public importance.

  5. 5

    To which court can a defendant appeal from the Crown Court against conviction or sentence?

    Model answer

    The defendant can appeal to the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division).

  6. 6

    Is permission required to appeal to the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)?

    Model answer

    Yes, leave to appeal is generally required.

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