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Senior Courts Act 2016

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71: Appeals against decisions in criminal proceedings

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"Challenging criminal case decisions in a higher court"

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You can appeal to the Supreme Court about some decisions made in criminal cases. The Supreme Court can hear appeals allowed by Part 6 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011. The Supreme Court can also hear appeals allowed by section 10 or 10A of the Court Martial Appeals Act 1953.

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71Appeals against decisions in criminal proceedings

  1. The Supreme Court may hear and determine appeals authorised by—

  2. Part 6 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011; or
    1. section 10 or 10A of the Court Martial Appeals Act 1953.

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