When a verdict is given, people involved in the case can appeal against the decision if they are not happy with it. There is a hierarchy of courts that enables people from one court to appeal to the court above. Many of these appeals end up in the Court of Appeal.

The criminal division of the Court of Appeal hears appeals of judgments made in the Crown Court. The civil division of the Court of Appeal hears appeals of judgments made in the High Court, tribunals, and certain cases in county courts. The highest court in England to which you can appeal a decision is the House of Lords.