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Criminal Procedure Act 2011

Appeals - Appeals against sentence - Further appeals

258: High Court's determination of second appeal final

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"The High Court's decision on a second appeal is final and cannot be changed."

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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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Appeals against sentence: Further appeals

258High Court's determination of second appeal final

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