The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council is the highest court of appeal for the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia.

To appeal a decision of the Sovereign Base Areas Court, one must file a notice of appeal within 28 days of the decision and obtain leave to appeal from the court.

The time limit for filing an appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council is 6 months from the date of the decision of the Sovereign Base Areas Court.

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has the role of reviewing the decision of the Sovereign Base Areas Court, interpreting the laws of the Sovereign Base Areas, and ensuring that the rights of the parties to the appeal are protected.

A decision of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council is final and binding and cannot be appealed.

The Sovereign Base Areas Court has the purpose of adjudicating disputes arising within the Sovereign Base Areas, enforcing the laws of the Sovereign Base Areas, and protecting the rights of individuals and organizations in the Sovereign Base Areas.

The British High Commissioner to Cyprus has the authority to appoint judges to the Sovereign Base Areas Court.

The Sovereign Base Areas Court is typically composed of a single judge.

The language of the Sovereign Base Areas Court is English.

The Sovereign Base Areas Court applies a combination of the laws of Cyprus, the laws of the United Kingdom, and the laws of the Sovereign Base Areas.

The Sovereign Base Areas Court hears a variety of cases, including criminal cases, civil cases, and family law cases.

To commence a civil case in the Sovereign Base Areas Court, one must file a writ of summons, file a statement of claim, and serve the writ of summons and statement of claim on the defendant.

To commence a criminal case in the Sovereign Base Areas Court, one must file an information, obtain a warrant for the arrest of the defendant, and serve the information on the defendant.

In a trial in the Sovereign Base Areas Court, the main types of evidence that can be presented include oral evidence, documentary evidence, and real evidence.

In a criminal trial in the Sovereign Base Areas Court, the standard of proof required is proof beyond a reasonable doubt.