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Introduction to the Judiciary

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

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Levels of Courts

Court NameConsiderable?Why?
Supreme Court✅The highest level of court, the second level of appeal court. Overrides the Court of Appeal.
Court of Appeal✅Sets precedent on top of the High Court.
High Court❌All judicial reviews begin here.
Cases of notable interest begin here, precedent from here is not too strong.
It is not too considerable.
Crown, County, and Magistrates Courts❌These courts are generally weak.

Judicial Neutrality and Independence

To achieve neutrality, you need independence. To achieve impartiality, you need neutrality.