UK Supreme Court is a State Owned entity based in the UK. Founded in 2009, it operates with approximately 30 employees and is primarily involved in the administration of justice. The court functions as the final court of appeal in the United Kingdom for all civil cases, and for criminal cases originating in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
His Majesty The King approved the appointment of Lord Justice Snowden as a Justice of the Supreme Court on April 30, 2026. The King made the appointment on the advice of the Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor, following an independent selection commission's recommendation. Previously, on April 29, the court highlighted the case of ScottishPower (SCPL) Limited and others v Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, which addresses whether the rule preventing the deduction of penalty payments for calculating taxable profits encompasses payments made to consumers in settlement of regulatory investigations. On April 26, the UK Supreme Court ruled that judges cannot revoke a lawful adoption order simply because the nature of relationships changes, clarifying that any broader power to unwind adoptions rests with Parliament. Earlier, on April 24, the court detailed the case of Massa and others v Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, which questions if the tort of unlawful means conspiracy can be founded on a civil wrong not independently actionable by the claimant.
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