Judicial Committee of the Privy Council

noun

1. the highest appellate court for Britain's dependencies and for some dominions of the Commonwealth

Example Sentences

On Thursday, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London overturned the conviction because of allegations of jury misconduct in the 2014 trial.

From New York Times

The case was heard by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, which is the highest court of appeal for certain British territories, including Guernsey.

From BBC

The ruling may still be brought before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London, the final court of appeal for British territories like Bermuda, but such appeals are rare.

From Washington Post

Its justices also sit as the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and as such will occasionally hear appeals against the death penalty from Commonwealth countries.

From BBC

The Supreme Court took over the functions of the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords and its justices also sit as the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and as such will occasionally hear appeals against the death penalty from Commonwealth countries.

From BBC