Court of Appeal Practice Directions provide essential guidance on procedural matters in Bermuda's Court of Appeal. They supplement the court’s rules and regulations, ensuring that legal proceedings are conducted efficiently, fairly, and in accordance with judicial expectations.
These directions are issued to clarify procedures, improve case management, and ensure uniformity in court practices.
Current Practice Directions
- Practice Direction No. 2 - Delivery Court of Appeal Reserved Judgments in Civil and Criminal Appeals
Archive Practice Directions
For previous Court of Appeal Practice Directions, see the list below.
2011-2020
2017 Practice Directions
- No. 13 of 2017
- Circular No. 12 of 2017, Criminal Appeals
- Circular No. 11 of 2017, Court of Appeal June 2017 Sitting Hearing Locations
- No. 8 of 2017
- No. 7 of 2017
2016 Practice Directions
- Circular No. 8 of 2016, Extended Submission Deadlines - Criminal, 11 May 2016
- Circular No. 6 of 2016, Court of Appeal Act, 18 April 2016
- Circular No. 5 of 2016, Court of Appeal Calendar, 18 April 2016
- Circular No. 2 of 2016, Court of Appeal Calendar, 18 January 2016
2015 Practice Directions
- Circular No. 7 of 2015, Court of Appeal Calendar, 17 April 2015
- Circular No. 1 of 2015, Court of Appeal Calendar, 13 January 2015
2014 Practice Directions
- Circular No. 8 of 2014, Court of Appeal Calendar, 17 September 2014
- Circular No. 4 of 2014, Court of Appeal Calendar, 31 March 2014
- Circular No. 1 of 2014, Court of Appeal Calendar, 15 January 2014
2013 Practice Directions
- Circular No. 12 of 2013, Court of Appeal Calendar, 13 September 2013
- Circular No. 3 of 2013, Court of Appeal Calendar, 24 April 2013
- Circular No. 2 of 2013, Court of Appeal Calendar, 11 January 2013
2012 Practice Directions
- Circular 17 of 2012, Court of Appeal Calendar, 21 September 2012
- Circular No. 6 of 2012, Court of Appeal Calendar, 20 April 2012
- Circular No. 2 of 2012, Court of Appeal Calendar, 13 January 2012
2011 Practice Directions
- Circular No. 14 of 2011, Court of Appeal Calendar, 1 September 2011
- Circular No. 8 of 2011, Court of Appeal Calendar, 1 April 2011
- Circular No. 4 of 2011, (AS AMENDED) Court of Appeal Calendar, 7 February 2011
- Circular No. 3 of 2011, Court of Appeal Calendar, 27 January 2011
2000-2010
2010 Practice Directions
- Circular No. 15 of 2010, Court of Appeal Calendar, 13 September 2010
- Circular No. 4 of 2010, Court of Appeal Calendar, 26 April 2010
- Circular No. 2 of 2010, Court of Appeal Calendar, 18 January 2010
2009 Practice Directions
2008 Practice Directions
- Circular No. 12 of 2008, Court of Appeal Calendar, 12 September 2008
- Circular No. 3 of 2008, Court of Appeal Calendar, 22 January 2008
2007 Practice Directions
- Circular No. 8 of 2007, Listing of Short Commercial Hearings, 4 April 2007
- Circular No. 1 of 2007, Core Bundle for Appeal Cases, 9 January 2007