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ACCA · Question 01 · Essential elements of the legal system
Section A
In the context of the English legal system, an AI ethics consultancy is appealing a decision made by the High Court regarding a complex intellectual property dispute. Under the 'leapfrog' procedure, to which court can this appeal be taken directly, bypassing the Court of Appeal?
Section A
In the context of the English legal system, an AI ethics consultancy is appealing a decision made by the High Court regarding a complex intellectual property dispute. Under the 'leapfrog' procedure, to which court can this appeal be taken directly, bypassing the Court of Appeal?
Answer options:
A.
The Privy Council
B.
The Supreme Court
C.
The European Court of Justice
D.
The Crown Court
How to approach this question
Recall the civil court hierarchy and the specific conditions under which the Court of Appeal can be bypassed.
Full Answer
B.The Supreme Court✓ Correct
The leapfrog procedure allows an appeal from the High Court to bypass the Court of Appeal and go directly to the Supreme Court if the case involves a point of law of general public importance and the Supreme Court grants permission.
Common mistakes
Students often forget that the Supreme Court replaced the House of Lords or confuse civil and criminal appellate routes.
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