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The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (SCUK) is the final court of appeal in the UK for civil cases, and for criminal cases from England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It hears cases of the greatest public or constitutional importance...
Use this form for recognizance of a defendant's surety on appeal to the Supreme Court.
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of the Right Hon Lord Sales as Deputy President of the Supreme Court.
A statement by the Serious Fraud Office on R v Hayes and R v Palombo.
Use this form to give notice of an application for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Jacobs on 24 November 2025.
Extradition processes and agreements between the UK and other countries, role of the Secretary of State, High Court and Supreme Court.
Guidance on deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) as a result of the Supreme Court judgments.
How to appeal a county court, High Court or tribunal decision to the Court of Appeal.
The cases we most commonly handle are disputes relating to: personal injury negligence breach of contract breach of a statutory duty breach of the Human Rights Act 1998 libel, slander and other torts non-payment of a debt and ‘enforcement orders’...
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