Court of Appeal

British

noun

a branch of the Supreme Court of Judicature that hears appeals from the High Court in both criminal and civil matters and from the county and crown courts

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His legal team lodged the paperwork with the Court of Appeal in Belfast on 17 July.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

His legal team lodged the paperwork with the Court of Appeal in Belfast on Friday.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

In 2024, Judge Tolson was again criticised by the Court of Appeal in a case involving allegations of domestic abuse.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

A five-year legal battle resulted in the Court of Appeal finding Buckle's conviction unsafe and he was immediately released from prison.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

The Act of Parliament ought not to have been sent to the Court of Appeal at all.

From The Law and the Poor by Parry, Edward Abbott

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