Constitution – Chapter 9 – Appeals to Court of Appeal

Appeals to Court of Appeal.

98.- Subject to section 36, an appeal shall lie from decisions of the High Court to the Court of Appeal as of right in the following cases-

a) final decisions in any civil or criminal proceedings that involve a question as to the interpretation of this Constitution;

b) final decision given in exercise of the jurisdiction conferred on the High Court by section 18 (which relates to the enforcement of the fundamental rights and freedoms);

c) final decisions given in exercise of the jurisdiction conferred on the High Court by section 112 (which relates to disputes between the Nevis Island Administration and the Government); and

d) such other cases as may be prescribed by Parliament.

 

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