Visit JCPCHow to appeal
Unless one of the courts listed has made an order affecting you, you will not be able to take your case to the Supreme Court. Furthermore, not all orders made by lower courts can be appealed to the Supreme Court.
Only after this court has refused to grant you permission to appeal against its judgment, can you then apply to the Supreme Court.
In most cases, to bring an appeal to the Supreme Court, you must first apply to the court which handed down the judgment to ask for permission to appeal.
For more details on the circumstances under which it is possible to bring an appeal to the Supreme Court see:
- A guide to appealing to the Supreme Court (PDF)
- Practical guidance for litigants in person.
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Cost Officers
When the UK Supreme Court or JCPC makes an order that one side must pay the other side's legal costs (such as the costs of barristers, solicitors and other "reasonable" costs) there is an assessment procedure in place if the amount of those costs cannot be agreed by the parties.
Fees and costs
The Supreme Court plays an important role in the development of the common law by selecting only cases that include an element of wider public interest.
Overview for litigants in person
This guide is a brief overview for people who want to bring a case to the Supreme Court who currently don't have legal representation. For further information please contact Registry. Please note the Registry is not able to provide any legal advice. For free legal advice or assistance, you can find a law centre in your area, or, alternatively, you can research local solicitors who may offer a free consultation regarding your appeal.