Which court has been the final court of appeal for civil cases across the United Kingdom since 1…
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom assumed the former appellate role of the House of Lords on 1 October 2009 under the Constitutional Reform Act 2005. It is the final…
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Which court has been the final court of appeal for civil cases across the United Kingdom since 1 October 2009?
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The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom assumed the former appellate role of the House of Lords on 1 October 2009 under the Constitutional Reform Act 2005. It is the final court of appeal for civil cases across the United Kingdom and for criminal cases from England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Option A
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council is distinct from the United Kingdom’s final domestic civil appeal court.
Option B
The High Court of Justice is a court in England and Wales. It is not the final court of appeal for civil cases across the United Kingdom.
Option C
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom took over the House of Lords’ appellate role on 1 October 2009.
Option D
The Appellate Committee of the House of Lords held this role before 1 October 2009.
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