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Court of Appeal

Published 2022-07-04Last updated 2025-09-11

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Information, listings, legal guidance, biographies of the judges, judgments and history of the court.

The history of the Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal was created formally in 1875. Find out how it has evolved over time.

Opens in a new window. Role of a Court of Appeal judge

Read about the responsibilities and appointment of a Court of Appeal judge.

Court of Appeal judges

The Court consists of a Civil Division and a Criminal Division; find out more about its judges.

Daily lists for the Court of Appeal

The daily lists are published by His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service.

The Court of Appeal (Civil Division) – Live streaming of court hearings

Working to improve public access to, and understanding of, the work of the courts.

Judgments from the Court of Appeal

Judgments from the Court of Appeal are published on the National Archives website.

Procedure Rules and Practice Directions for the Court of Appeal

Civil, Criminal and Family procedure rules and their related practice directions.

The Court of Appeal, Criminal Division

Find out more about this vital part of the judicial system in England and Wales