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Rules of the Committee

Rules of the Committee

The Judicial Committee has its own Rules and Practice Directions which can be downloaded from this website via the following link:

Please consult the following sections together with the Practice Directions for detailed information about the process of your appeal.

  • Application for permission to appeal: rules 10 - 16
  • Commencement and preparation of appeal: rules 17 - 27
  • Hearing and decision of appeal: rules 28 - 30
  • Miscellaneous provisions: rules 31 – 42
  • Costs: rules 43 - 52

The JCPC consultation on revising its rules has now closed. The revised rules are expected to be presented for approval by the King at the Privy Council in October. A response to the consultation is available here.