Introduction to the Supreme Court

What is the Supreme Court? Why was it established in 2009? And what issues does it deal with?
This introductory video explores the role and workings of the Supreme Court, the final court of appeal in the United Kingdom. It explains the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, illustrated through examples of cases that have been heard here.
This video is just part of a range of learning resources designed to aid teaching in the classroom about the law, as well as to complement educational visits here.
If you are a teacher or student interested in such a visit, please visit www.supremecourt.uk/education for more information.