Appeals from the Crown Court

What are the three reasons for appeal?

Correct error

Develop Law

Ensure consistency

What is appelate Jurisdiction?

THe jurisdiction of courts that hear appeals

What is the first court an appeal from the crown court is heard in?

Court of appeal

What is the final court a crown court case can be sent to?

supreme court

What can the defendant appeal against?

Conviction, sentence or both

What is leave to appeal?

permission

Who grants leave to appeal to the defence?

the trial judge or the court of appeal themselves

WHat is the only grounds for appeal against conviction?

if the conviction is unsafe

What may the court of appeal do in the interest of justice?

admit new evidence

How long does the court have to grant leave to appeal?

28 days

On what grounds can the prosecution order a retrial?

jury tampering

new and compelling evidence

an error in explaining the law to the Jury

Unduly lenient sentence

Who must the Prosecution ask to challenge an unduly lenient sentence?

the attorney-general

WHat is the condition for new and compelling evidence to allow a retrial by the prosecution?

it must be in the public's interest for a retrial

Does the prosecution or defence have the right to appeal to the supreme court?

both

What must the court of appeal do to allow a case to be appealed to the supreme court?

give permission by certifying it involves a point of law of public importance