Overview
The Court hears appeals on arguable points of law of the greatest public importance, for the whole of the United Kingdom in civil cases, and for England, Wales and Northern Ireland in criminal cases. Additionally, it hears cases on devolution matters under the Scotland Act 1998, the Northern Ireland Act 1988 and the Government of Wales Act 2006, this includes issues about whether the devolved executive and legislative authorities in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have acted or propose to act within their powers or have failed to comply with any other duty imposed on them.
In October 2009, the UK Supreme Court replaced the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords as the highest court in the United Kingdom.
| PB13 Entry | FULL |
| PB Reform | |
| Regulatory Function | No |
| Chairs Remuneration (p.a. unless otherwise stated) | |
| Chief Executive / Secretary Remuneration | 105,000-110,000 |
| Public Meetings | Yes |
| Public Minutes | Yes |
| Register of Interests | No |
| Ombudsman | PHSO |
| Last Annual Report | 2013-14 |
| Last Review | |
| Audit Arrangements | NAO/PAC |
| OCPA Regulated | Yes |
