Updated version of the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Guide 2025

An updated version of the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Guide 2025, first published in June 2025, has been published today (18 December 2025).

The Court hears appeals in subject matters which span the whole spectrum of civil jurisdictions, including chancery, commercial, immigration, employment, family, housing and judicial review. Each separate jurisdiction is overseen by one or two Supervising Lords or Lady Justices

The Court is made up of 34 Lords and Lady Justices of Appeal. The Master of the Rolls is the Head of Civil Justice and has oversight of the day-to-day running of the court.

The updated Guide can be downloaded and viewed below.