Court of Appeal for England and Wales

The Court of Appeal for England and Wales is a higher court that reviews decisions made by lower courts, such as the High Court and Crown Court. Its primary role is to ensure the law is applied correctly and consistently by hearing appeals against convictions, sentences, and certain legal rulings. The court does not typically retry cases or re-examine evidence, but examines whether legal errors occurred in previous decisions. Comprising two divisions—Civil and Criminal—it plays a vital role in developing and clarifying the law, ensuring fair and just outcomes within the legal system.