Criminal Appeals Handbook provides practical assistance to legal representatives of clients who are seeking to challenge convictions or sentences in the Court of Appeal and beyond. It takes each topic in the order in which it arises in the appeal process, from obtaining advice, including funding for advice and assistance under legal aid, and potential grounds of appeal, through to the conclusion of the case in the Court of Appeal.

The Third Edition includes a number of important updates, including:

- Coverage of the Sentencing Act 2020
- Criminal Procedure Rules 2025
- Fresh evidence and referrals from the Criminal Cases Review Commission
- Updated Appendices covering the March 2026 Guide to Proceedings in the Court of Appeal, Criminal Division
- Significant decisions in modern slavery and protest cases
- A new section on women, caring responsibilities and pregnancy
- Developments linked to children and young people

Available in an accessible single volume, this handbook offers practical guidance and insight on the preparation and presentation of cases, with a summary of key points at the end of each section.

Farrhat Arshad KC is a barrister specialising in crime and criminal appeals at Doughty Street Chambers, UK, where she is the Head of the Criminal Appeals Unit.

Kate O'Raghallaigh is a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers, UK. Her practice encompasses criminal appeals, extradition and public law in the field of criminal justice.

Gregory Stewart is the managing partner, and head of the appeal department, of GT Stewart, a leading firm specialising in crime and criminal appeals and ranked by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.