Court of Appeal of Tonga | |
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Established | 1875 |
Jurisdiction | Tonga |
Location | Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
Composition method | Royal nomination with Privy Council of Tonga approval |
Authorised by | Constitution of Tonga |
Appeals to | Privy Council of Tonga |
Chief Justice of Tonga | |
Currently | The Hon Michael H. Whitten QC |
Since | 2 September 2019 |
The Court of Appeal of Tonga is the supreme court in Tonga for all criminal and most civil matters. It hears criminal and civil appeals from the Supreme Court and also hears appeals from the Land Court.