If you make a second appeal to the High Court, their decision is final. You cannot appeal their decision again. The High Court has the last say in a second appeal under this part of the law.

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226: Second appeal court to determine appeal, or

"A second appeal court makes the final decision on your second appeal."

228: Further appeal from determination of second appeal by Court of Appeal, or

"Appealing to the Supreme Court if you think the Court of Appeal got the law wrong"

Part 6Appeals
Appeals against pre-trial decisions: Further appeals

227High Court's determination of second appeal final

Every determination of a second appeal under this subpart by the High Court is final.