CROWN COURT TO COURT OF APPEAL
If the appeal is denied in the Crown Court, the defence team could choose to appeal to a higher court, The Court of Appeal, to once again, appeal either the conviction or the severity of the sentence. This route is also open to the prosecution, who can appeal against an acquittal, or a lenient sentence. However, any appeal to the Court of Appeal must be based on a point of law or new evidence. These appeals are heard by 3 Lord Justices of Appeal. These Lord Justices have 5 possible options based on the case they are presented with. If the case is based on conviction/acquittal, they are able to either confirm, or quash it. A confirmation means the conviction or acquittal stands, whereas quashing the conviction or acquittal means they will decide to change it.
COURT OF APPEAL TO SUPREME COURT
The final step of the appeals process in the Supreme Court. It is expensive and time consuming, but can be used to appeal in cases where a point of law is in question, and the findings will be of general public importance.
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