Practice Directions and Guidance
Protocols:
Protocol on Judgments
The following protocol was issued in October 2024 to assist practitioners and members of the public by seeking to explain the process of producing a judgment of the Supreme Court and give guidance on what can be expected when the Court reserves judgment at the conclusion of a hearing. The protocol outlines the internal working practice of the Supreme Court when preparing a judgment and sets out an agreed process regarding the steps which will be followed where a judgment is outstanding for more than a specified duration. Please click on the link below to access the protocol.
Guidance Notes:
Booklets of Authorities and E-Filing
The following guidance note was issued in July 2024 to assist practitioners and members of the public by clarifying the practice regarding the preparation of books of authorities and electronic filing. This guidance note should be read alongside the provisions of Practice Direction SC 19 which govern the conduct of proceedings in the Supreme Court. Please click on the link below to access the guidance note.
Supreme Court Practice Directions:
Practice Directions complement the Rules of Court and set out the procedures to be followed when bringing proceedings before the Supreme Court. Every effort has been made to ensure that the Practice Directions linked below are accurate and up to date. Any queries regarding Practice Directions should be directed to [email protected].