Category: Appeals and Tribunals
Appealing a Criminal Conviction or Sentence in the UK
Introduction to Criminal Appeals When someone is found guilty of a crime or receives a sentence they believe is unfair, they may have the right to challenge that decision through a criminal appeal. A criminal appeal is a formal request for a higher court to review the outcome of a case decided by a lower…
Small Claims Appeals: Legal Overview
Introduction to Small Claims Appeals When a decision is made in a small claims court, you may not always agree with the outcome. A small claims appeal gives you the opportunity to challenge the court’s decision if you believe there has been a legal error or a serious problem with how the case was handled.…
Tribunal Appeals in the UK: Legal Overview
Understanding Tribunal Appeals Appealing a tribunal decision means asking a higher authority to review the outcome if you believe a legal mistake has been made. Tribunal appeals play a crucial role in ensuring fairness and accountability within the UK legal system, giving individuals and organisations the opportunity to challenge decisions that affect their rights or…