Appeals - criminal - Judicial Committee of The House of Lords

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Appeals - criminal - Judicial Committee of The House of Lords

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Highest and final court

Only deals with law.

1. Hears appeals from Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

2. Divisional Court of the Queen's Bench

These courts must certify that a point of law of general public importance is involved, and
Give leave to appeal, or
House of Lords itself gives leave.

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