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Learn about the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, its procedures, documents, and visiting information. Watch live and recorded court sittings, and explore the building and café online.
- Cases
You can follow current cases and view documents and...
- About Us
The Supreme Court. Significance to the UK. Role of The...
- Education
One of the Supreme Court's key aims is to educate and...
- News
The Supreme Court to give a decision on 23 April 2024. Court...
- Contact Us
The Supreme Court Parliament Square London SW1P 3BD....
- Guided Tours
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (UKSC) building is...
- Court Forms
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- Rules of The Court
Please see the full Rules of The Supreme Court 2009 and...
- Accessibility
The Supreme Court building has audio induction loops, or if...
- Cases
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (initialism: UKSC) is the final court of appeal in the United Kingdom for all civil cases, and for criminal cases originating in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. As the United Kingdom’s highest appellate court for these matters, it hears cases of the greatest public or constitutional importance ...
- 1 October 2009
- Lord Reed of Allermuir
- 7 September 2031
The Supreme Court is the final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases in the UK, and a leader in the common law world. It hears appeals on arguable points of law of general public importance and develops the role of the highest court in the UK.
It acted as the final court on points of law for the whole of the United Kingdom in Civil cases and for England, Wales and Northern Ireland in Criminal cases. Its decisions bound all courts below. As members of the House of Lords, the judges not only heard cases, but were also able to become involved in debating and the subsequent enactment of ...
Jan 13, 2020 · What is the UK Supreme Court? 12 January 2020. By Dominic Casciani,Home affairs correspondent, @BBCDomC. Supreme Court HO. Lady Hale, the brooch-wearing judge who delivered the ruling that...
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The SCUK is the final court of appeal for civil and criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It publishes annual reports and accounts, and has a separate website with more information.