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How to challenge a decision by a magistrates' court. Including how to get a fine reviewed, if you did not know about your case, how to appeal to the Crown Court.
If you’re unhappy with a decision made by a magistrates’ court, you can…
You might be able to ask for your fine or the payment terms to be reviewed…
You might be able to ask the court to reopen your case if you think…
You could ask for your case to be reopened if you did not know about it,…
You can ask the court to reopen your case if: you (or your legal adviser)…
If you were able to plead guilty or not guilty, but you still disagree…
This guidance about notifying other landowners applies to planning, householder, minor commercial and listed building consent appeals.
How to request a review and how to appeal to the Upper Tribunal.
How to appeal a county court, High Court or tribunal decision to the Court of Appeal.
Use this form to give notice of order of court on appeal against the Secretary of State's decision in a winding-up by the court.
Appeal to the independent Social Security and Child Support tribunal about a benefit decision: what happens at the hearing, getting a decision, if you do not agree
Advice on planning appeals and the award costs.
How to appeal a notice given for misleading your customers by a food regulator, inspector or trading standards officer, or a decision under the UK geographical indication schemes.
Appeal against a hedgerow notice - deadlines, how to appeal and how long it takes to get a decision
How to appeal a decision by a Crown Court. Find out which forms you'll need and what the appeal process involves.
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