Appealing a Magistrate’s court decision

If you have grounds to appeal a magistrates’ court decision, you can discover how to challenge it or ask for a review.

Our Digital Support Service is here to help.

You can talk to your legal representative (if you have one) or get help from a legal adviser before challenging a magistrates’ court decision.

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Who is the service for?

You may be eligible to use this free service if you:

  • Don't have regular access to a device or the internet

  • Don't feel confident completing online forms 

Examples of grounds to appeal a decision made by the Magistrate's Court may include:

  • Not being able to attend the hearin

  • Not knowing about the hearing or the case

  • No evidence

  • A mistake in a point of law

There are various options that can be pursued, like requesting a review of the whole fine amount or re-opening a case.

For more information visit Appeal a magistrates’ court decision: Overview - GOV.UK 

Contact us to receive free support:

Call us 03300 160 051

Text “FORM” to 60777

Email us support@wearegroup.com

Please be aware this service does not provide legal advice or technical support for issues encountered when filling in an online form (such as error messages and frozen pages).