
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
We are the final court of appeal in the UK for civil cases, and for criminal cases from England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Supreme Court hears cases of the greatest public or constitutional importance affecting the whole population.
The Court is open today from 9.00AM to 4.30PM
LISTINGS
Upcoming
- Replay Destinations (Bahamas) Ltd (Appellant) v Royal Ltd and another (Respondents) (Bahamas)
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Hearing
27 October 2026
Whether the Court of Appeal erred in its interpretation of the trial judge’s findings and whether it improperly made inferences not supported by the trial judge’s judgment.
- Pasmore Millings and another (Appellants) v The King (Respondent) (Jamaica)
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Hearing
28 October 2026
Lord Lloyd-Jones,
Lord Briggs,
Lord Hamblen,
Lord Doherty,
Lord Snowden
Are the Appellants’ convictions and sentences for murder unsafe in circumstances of an alleged plea deal on the part of an accomplice whose evidence was uncorroborated?
- Amir Kashiv (Appellant) v Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (Respondent)
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Hearing
28 October 2026
Lord Sales,
Lord Leggatt,
Lord Burrows
Whether the sanction imposed by the Respondent on the Appellant was disproportionate and not founded on sound and lawful reasoning.
- The Kingdom of Spain and another (Respondents) v The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association Limited (Appellant) No 2
UK Supreme Court
Judgment
28 October 2026
Lord Lloyd-Jones,
Lord Leggatt,
Lord Burrows,
Lord Doherty,
Lord Snowden
Absent a contrary agreement, does section 13 of the State Immunity Act 1978 (“SIA”) prevent an arbitral tribunal from awarding (i) an injunction, and (ii) equitable damages, against a State for its breach of an equitable obligation to arbitrate? Can an arbitral tribunal award equitable compensation against a State for such a breach?
Linked cases
- Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago (Respondent) v FR (Appellant) (Trinidad and Tobago)
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Hearing
2 November 2026
Lord Reed,
Lord Lloyd-Jones,
Lord Leggatt,
Lord Stephens,
Lady Simler
Has the Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago breached the constitutional rights of the appellant as a victim of crime, by failing to prosecute the individual accused of assaulting her within a reasonable period of time?
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NEWS

Future judgments
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23 October 2026
Future Judgments
Future judgments

Justices
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23 October 2026
Lord Snowden speaks to BBC Radio about his background and career in the Law
Lord Snowden, who was appointed to the Supreme Court earlier this year, has spoken to BBC Radio about his early life and background in Redcar, Cleveland, and his subsequent rise through the legal profession to the UK's highest court.

Justices
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21 October 2026
Lord Reed delivers his valedictory lecture: Past and Present - Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Law Lords
The President of the Supreme Court Lord Reed of Allermuir has delivered his valedictory lecture ahead of his retirement next year.
SPEECHES
LATEST JUDGMENTS
21 October 2026
ScottishPower (SCPL) Limited and others (Respondents) v Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (Appellant)22 September 2026
R (on the application of Quaye) (Appellant) v Secretary of State for Justice (Respondent)17 September 2026
Forthwell Limited (Appellant) v Pontegadea UK Limited (Respondent)9 September 2026
In the Petition of DM No 1- In the Petition of DM No 2


