
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
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- 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
Can an arbitral tribunal award equitable compensation against a State for breach of an equitable obligation to arbitrate? Did the Court of Appeal exceed the statutory limits of an appeal under section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996?
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?
- Lowe (Appellant) v The Governors of Sutton's Hospital in Charterhouse (Respondent)
UK Supreme Court
Hearing
3 November 2026
Lord Reed,
Lord Hamblen,
Lord Leggatt,
Lady Simler,
Lord Doherty
(1) Is the Information Requirement in Article 2(1)(g)(vi) of the Housing (Tenancy Deposits) (Prescribed Information) Order 2007 (“the 2007 Order”) satisfied where the landlord makes reference to a clause in a tenancy agreement that is not attached and which differs in numbering from the actual tenancy agreement? (2) Is the Confirmation Requirement in Article 2(1)(g)(vii) of the 2007 Order satisfied where the landlord signs a covering letter enclosing the certificate, rather than the certificate itself?
- Commissioners for His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (Respondent) v Sintra Global Inc and another (Appellants)
UK Supreme Court
Hearing
2 November 2026
Lord Sales,
Lord Briggs,
Lord Burrows,
Lady Rose,
Lord Snowden
When a taxpayer appeals against an HMRC penalty on the basis that the underlying tax claimed is not owed, does the burden rest on the taxpayer to prove that he or she is not liable to pay the underlying tax?
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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


