The Court of Appeal - Criminal hears appeals from decisions of the Circuit Court, Central Criminal Court and Special Criminal Court. The Court’s powers are set out in the Court of Appeal Act 2014. The procedure is governed by the Rules of Court and Practice Directions. Judgments are published on this website.
- Prepare for court
Find out what you need to do before your appeal hearing, including lodging books of appeal, filing motions, and submitting authorities, reports, and testimonials.
- In court
Understand what happens during your appeal hearing, including the directions list, motions, callovers, and how the appeal is heard.
- After court
Learn how to get copies of orders and judgments, contact a registrar, request documents, or appeal a Court of Appeal decision to the Supreme Court.
- Terms & Sittings
Check the official law term dates for the Court of Appeal and other superior courts for the current and previous years.
- Practice directions
Read the rules and directions that govern Court of Appeal civil proceedings, including filing requirements and timelines.
- Offices & contacts
Find contact details for the Court of Appeal Office and other related offices involved in civil appeals.
