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High Court

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High Court

1. (in England and Wales) a shortened form of High Court of Justice
2. (in Scotland) a shortened form of High Court of Justiciary
(in Australia) the highest court of appeal, deciding esp constitutional issues
(in New Zealand) a court of law inferior to the Court of Appeal Formerly calledSupreme Court

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Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

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The Nigerian High Commission did not engage in depth with the case despite multiple requests from the High Court.

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For the last nine months the High Court in Manchester has been trying to find out who Lucy really is, as it decides what her future should be.

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Although Ossai has been sentenced to be deported, he and his British wife asked the High Court to assess them to care for Lucy.

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She told the High Court she would do "anything and everything" for her, adding "I see her as my child".

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The High Court Judge hearing the case, Sir Jonathan Cohen, rejected Ossai and his British wife's application to be assessed to care for Lucy.

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