UK Supreme Court publishes its Annual Report & Accounts 2024-25

Today (14th July 2025) the UK Supreme Court has laid its Annual Report & Accounts 2024-25 (ARA) before Parliament.

The ARA is a statutory requirement and reviews the activities of both the Court and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC), providing highlights of their work and progress against objectives, together with information about financial performance and audited accounts. 

At the heart of the Court is its core business of processing and considering permission to appeal applications (PTAs), hearings and judgments. During the past year the Court decided over 200 PTAs, delivering 43 UKSC judgments and 49 judgments in the JCPC.

As the UK’s highest court, the UKSC plays a vital role in interpreting and applying statutory legislation and developing the common law. Many of the judgments handed down in the past year have been of considerable public interest, and several are considered in the pages of the ARA.

These include cases of great significance to the UK and also international disputes, reflecting the high level of confidence in the UK judiciary as a trusted place to seek justice.

During the year the JCPC was pleased to be joined by Dame Janice Pereira, a former Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Dame Janice was invited to sit with the JCPC by Lord Reed, and this was made possible by the gracious decision of HM The King to appoint Dame Janice to the Privy Council.

The Court marked its 15th anniversary with a succession of events including visits to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, panel discussions in Parliament and the Court, and an exhibition of its 15 most important appeals. There were also activities for younger people covering the Arts.

Finally, the Court concluded its three-year Change Programme, delivering two new websites and a world-leading Case Management System, which allows Court users to file their appeals digitally and track their progress at a time that suits them. The Change Programme was designed around the needs of our users and has resulted in more effective ways of working for Court staff. It was delivered on time and in budget.

Speaking after the Report was laid in Parliament, the Court’s Chief Executive Vicky Fox said:

“The last year has been a busy and successful one. Throughout 2024-25 we reflected on our first fifteen years with a series of public events and adapted to the future with the successful adoption of user-focused digital court services. The way we work has changed enormously, but our welcoming approach and dedication to excellence stays the same.

The Court plays an important role in the UK and internationally, deciding appeals of great significance. It is also one the most open and transparent Courts in the world. We have been delighted to welcome 66,104 visitors to the Court this year and 1.408 million users on our website. We remain committed to delivering the highest standards of service to all those who interact with the Court, whether they are members of the public, international visitors or legal professionals.

Alongside the decided cases and the accounts, this Report highlights our progress in areas that matter deeply to the Court, including diversity and inclusion and our education and outreach programme.

My thanks go to my colleagues for their dedication in supporting the Justices and serving the public. They have been the driving force behind our success this year.”

We hope you enjoy reading the Annual Report & Accounts which are now available on our website.