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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…
How to appeal a decision by a Crown Court. Find out which forms you'll need and what the appeal process involves.
You can appeal against your Crown Court conviction, sentence or both. It…
What to do when you disagree with a tax decision - appealing against a decision, getting a review by HMRC and reasonable excuses.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will send you a decision letter that will…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will write to tell you if you can appeal…
You can appeal to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) against a penalty, for…
If you disagree with a tax or penalty decision, you can either: accept the…
You may be able to delay paying a tax bill or penalty if you disagree with…
You can appeal against some penalties if you have a reasonable excuse, for…
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
When and how to request reconsideration of a Parole Board decision to release a prisoner.
When and how you can ask for your visa decision to be reviewed (known as an 'administrative review') - eligibility, forms and when to appeal instead
When and how to appeal against a visa, asylum or immigration decision - appeals to the immigration and asylum tribunal, administrative review, fees, forms, further submissions
Challenge the result of an election if you think it was not run properly, issuing and serving an election petition, and what happens at the hearing and trial
Appeal a mistake on a criminal record check certificate or appeal a decision on DBS's list of people who are barred from certain roles
Use this form to ask the Administrative Court for permission to proceed with a claim for a judicial review, and to give details of the claim.
What you need to do if you think our decision is wrong.
Provided by the Director of the Military Court Service.
Appeal a decision by your local planning authority about an application for planning permission - documents you need to provide, who can appeal, how long it takes
Find out about reviews and appeals for direct tax and indirect tax decisions (HMRC1).
Sets out the process for efficient and inclusive consultation of planning applications
Tax credits - appeals, appeal form, how to make a complaint.
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Microsoft Corporation of Activision Blizzard, Inc.
You can no longer apply for an administrative review of your EU Settlement Scheme decision.
Advice for DWP decision makers on Universal Credit, PIP and contribution-based JSA and ESA for people who are eligible for Universal Credit.
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