Appeals and Appellate Courts (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Appeal to Crown Court from Magistrates': who can use
Appeal to Crown Court from Magistrates': who can use
Only defendant
Crown Court appeal panel composition
Crown Court appeal panel composition
Circuit Judge + 2 magistrates
Case stated appeal: who can use this route
Case stated appeal: who can use this route
Both prosecution and defence
Case stated appeal must be based on
Case stated appeal must be based on
Point of law
Where case stated appeals are heard
Where case stated appeals are heard
Queen's Bench Divisional Court
Defendant Crown Court appeals heard in
Defendant Crown Court appeals heard in
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Time limit: appeal from Crown Court conviction
Time limit: appeal from Crown Court conviction
Within 6 weeks
Fresh evidence in Court of Appeal
Fresh evidence in Court of Appeal
May be presented
Who appeals unduly lenient sentences
Who appeals unduly lenient sentences
Attorney-General
Supreme Court appeal requirements
Supreme Court appeal requirements
Point of law of public importance + leave to appeal