what is the role and function of the uk supreme court
Supreme Court of the United Kingdom The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (sometimes colloquially referred to by the acronym UKSC) is the supreme court in all matters under English and Welsh law, Northern Irish law and Scottish civil law. It is the court of last resort and the highest appellate court in the United Kingdom, although the High Court of Justiciary remains the court of last resort for criminal law in Scotland (except in respect of devolution and human rights issues). The Supreme Court also has jurisdiction to resolve disputes relating to devolution in the United Kingdom and concerning the legal powers of the three devolved governments (in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) or laws made by the devolved legislatures.