3. Appeals Flashcards

1
Q

From whom is permission sought to appeal first sought?

A

The Court that made the initial judgment

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If the Court that made the judgement refuses to grant permission to appeal, what is an applicant’s other option, at this stage?

A

Apply for permission from the Court to which the case will be appealed

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3
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What 2 criteria, of which either will be enough, are required for the Court who will hear the appeal to grant permission?

A
  1. Claim looks to have a real prospect of success, or
  2. There is another pressing reason to hear the case
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In a criminal case, if a defendant has pleaded guilty, what cannot be appealed?

A

The verdict.

Only the sentence can be appealed where a defendant has pleaded guilty.

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5
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In a criminal case in the Magistrate’s Court, on what grounds can either party apply to the High Court to hear an appeal?

A

On the ground that a Magistrate has incorrectly applied procedure, such as denying admissible evidence

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In a criminal case, on what ground can either party apply to the Administrative Court (division of the High Court) to hear an appeal?

A

If they feel that the process of the judgement was incorrect, and in being incorrect, the Court acted ultra vires

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In a criminal case, who is the only party that can appeal to the Court of Appeal?

A

ONLY the convicted party

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When should an appeal to the Court of Appeal be made?

A

Within 28 days of sentencing, but an out of time appeal is possible

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