Judiciary of Gibraltar
The judiciary of Gibraltar is a branch of the Government of Gibraltar that interprets and applies the law of Gibraltar, to ensure equal justice under law, and to provide a mechanism for dispute resolution. The legal system of Gibraltar is based on English law and is a mix of common law and statute. The hierarchical system of courts includes a magistrates' court, a supreme court and a non-resident appellate court.
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
The highest court of appeal for Gibraltar is the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London, able to hear appeals from the Gibraltar Court of Appeal.European Court of Justice
In relation to matters of European Community Law, the European Court of Justice is the highest authority.Court of Appeal
The next highest court is the Court of Appeal for Gibraltar. This court is composed of an odd number of judges not fewer than three. The Chief Justice is an ex-officio member of the Court of Appeal but may not hear appeals of his own decisions.Presidents of the Court of Appeal
- 1970–1983: Sir Alastair Forbes
- 1983–1991: Sir John Spry
- 1991–1997: Sir John Fieldsend
- 1998–2003: Sir Brian Neill
- 2003–2004: Sir Iain Glidewell
- 2005–2006: Sir Christopher Staughton
- 2007–2011: Sir Murray Stuart-Smith
- 2011–2015: Sir Paul Kennedy
- 2015–present: Sir Maurice Kay