Crown Court
Deals with serious criminal cases, sentencing and appeals from the Magistrates’ Court where legislation provides that route.
What the court does
Deals with serious criminal cases, sentencing and appeals from the Magistrates’ Court where legislation provides that route.
Cases and appeals
The court hears cases, applications and appeals within the jurisdiction given to it by legislation and court procedure. The route for starting a case, appealing a decision or applying for permission depends on the type of proceedings.
Hearings and case administration
LL Courts & Tribunals Service provides court administration, filing, listing and hearing support. Judges decide cases independently.