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The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters; appellate jurisdiction over appeals from the Magistrate’s Court and other statutory bodies such as the National Insurance Board and the Liquor Licensing Board; and supervisory jurisdiction over lower adjudicatory bodies and the actions of government.

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June 2001
R v Higgs (CR-APM 6 of 1995) [2001] TCASC 5 (22 June 2001) Appellants' criminal appeals struck out for want of prosecution after six-year delay; trial convictions and sentences confirmed. Criminal appeals – want of prosecution – appellants’ positive duty to pursue appeal – recognizance for due prosecution – constructive abandonment – six-year delay – evidentiary prejudice from imperfect notes and absent trial magistrate – striking out appeals; enforcement via warrants/commitment.	22 June 2001

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June 2001

R v Higgs (CR-APM 6 of 1995) [2001] TCASC 5 (22 June 2001)

Appellants' criminal appeals struck out for want of prosecution after six-year delay; trial convictions and sentences confirmed.

Criminal appeals – want of prosecution – appellants’ positive duty to pursue appeal – recognizance for due prosecution – constructive abandonment – six-year delay – evidentiary prejudice from imperfect notes and absent trial magistrate – striking out appeals; enforcement via warrants/commitment.

22 June 2001