''Criminal proceedings against Kenny Roland Lyckeskog'' (2002
C-99/00is an
EU law
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case, concerning
preliminary references
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to the
Court of Justice of the European Union
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.
Facts
Under Swedish law, the court of appeal, ''hovrätt'' cannot send appeals to the supreme court, because the ''
Högsta domstol'' must allow it to be admitted. The question was whether it had to make a reference to the Court of Justice.
Judgment
The Court of Justice held a national court whose decisions can only be appealed if the supreme court declares it admissible is not a court against whose decision there is no judicial remedy. However, if a question of interpretation arises, the ''Högsta domstol'' is under an obligation under art 234(3) to make a reference, either when examining admissibility or later.
See also
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European Union law
European Union law is a system of rules operating within the member states of the European Union (EU). Since the founding of the European Coal and Steel Community following World War II, the EU has developed the aim to "promote peace, its valu ...
Notes
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References
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Court of Justice of the European Union case law