appeals from the crown court

• • crown court (permission from crown Court or court of appeal) > court of appeal - criminal division (defendant can appeal courts findings fact, Law, conviction or sentence) (prosecution can appeal if believe jury or witnesses bribed or intimidated) > supreme Court (point of law of general public importance, permission from court of appeal or Supreme Court)
• the prosecution or defence can appeal by way of ” case stated “ under Access to Justice Act 1999
• the criminal cases review commission (CCRC) can bring case to CA’s attention if possible miscarriage of Justice
• Taylor v Lawrence [2002]

  CA may hear appeal of own past decision if :

  • significant injustice
  • Exceptional circumstances
  • No alternative remedy