Supreme Court of the United Kingdom

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Supreme Court of the United Kingdom

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom takes over the judicial functions of the House of Lords.

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When
Thursday, October 1 200917 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2000s
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Dates: From 2009.

What happened

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom is the final court of appeal for all civil cases in the United Kingdom and all criminal cases originating in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as some limited criminal cases from Scotland.

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October 1 2009 — 17 years ago, on a Thursday.

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