Glossary of terms
Anonymisation
The process of removing or replacing names and identifying details in a judgment to protect someone's identity. Courts sometimes use anonymisation in cases involving children or vulnerable people. You might see initials like 'AB' or descriptions like 'the mother' instead of real names.
Appeal
A request to a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court. If you believe a court made a legal mistake in your case, you can appeal. The appeal court doesn't re-hear the whole case - it reviews whether the law was applied correctly.
Appellant
The person or organisation asking a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court. If you disagree with a court's decision and appeal it, you become the appellant.