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What is an appeal?


Updated by SGCOURTS

An appeal may be filed by an accused person or the prosecution to reverse one or more of the following types of court decisions:

  • Conviction or acquittal: Whether you are guilty of an offence.

  • Sentence: The punishment imposed on you, such as an imprisonment term or fine.

  • Court Order: Certain types of other orders made in the trial or mention.

Please refer to the Judiciary’s website on criminal appeal for more information, at https://www.judiciary.gov.sg/criminal/appeal-overview

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