ACCA LW · Chapter 1 · Question 2 of 10
Which court is the final court of appeal for civil cases arising in England and Wales?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) The Supreme Court
Explanation
The Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the United Kingdom for civil matters and binds all lower English courts. The Court of Appeal sits below it, and the High Court hears first-instance claims and some appeals. The Crown Court deals mainly with serious criminal trials.
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