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Figure 5-2: Location of the Local, Regional and Central Divisions
of the Court
Key:
Central Division
Regional Division
Local Division
Court of Appeal
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The Court of Appeal has its seat in Luxembourg. 23 There is only one level of appeal from the
Court of First Instance to the Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal has a key role in ensuring
consistent application and interpretation of the UPCA and RoP. 24 For cases of exceptional
importance and, in particular, when the decision may affect the unity and consistency of the
case law of the Court, a panel of the Court of Appeal may refer the matter to the full Court. 25
Registry and Registrar
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The Registry keeps records of all cases before the Court and is based at the Court of Appeal
in Luxembourg, with sub-registries at each of the divisions of the Court of First Instance.
The sub-registries will notify every case to the Registry. The register of cases is public, subject to
conditions in the UPCA and the RoP on confidentiality. 26 The Presidium 27 is responsible for
art.9(5) UPCA.
See chapter 22 (Procedure before the Court of Appeal).
art.21(2) UPCA Statute and r.238A RoP. See paragraph 5-50. See also chapter 21 (Procedure before the Court of Appeal)
paragraphs 21-105 to 21-111.
See r.262 and 262A RoP on public access to the register which is discussed in chapter 12 (Written Procedure) paragraphs
12-47 to 12-49.
See paragraphs 5-21 to 5-25.
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