Self-represented Parties

The JCPC is an appeal court. Where the JCPC holds jurisdiction, it is regarded as the final court of appeal for many Commonwealth countries, as well as the United Kingdom’s overseas territories, crown dependencies, and military sovereign base areas.

It may be that your case cannot be heard by the JCPC as it does not have jurisdiction – i.e. the Court may not have the authority to hear your case.

Please read our Self-represented party guidance for more information about whether you can take your case to the JCPC.

To make an application, self-represented parties must register or log in to the Portal and make an Eligibility check.

Christmas opening hours

Registries will be closed from 4.30pm on 23 December 2024 to 2 January 2025 at 9am.

The public counter will remain closed on 2 and 3 January 2025, but Registry staff and services will be available via phone, Case Management Portal and email 9am - 5pm.

Queries and applications can be submitted through the portal during this closure period and will be dealt with when the Registries reopen in the new year. Any deadlines that fall during these closure times are automatically extended as per the practice direction
Technical support for the Portal will not be available during the period the Registry is closed