If the government loses in the first instance, it decides whether or not to appeal the ruling. Any party in a court proceeding has the right to decide to appeal a ruling. In some respects, this enables communities to have issues clarified by the highest court in the land. Accordingly, it is important to monitor this process. However, for communities with little money, this is no easy feat.
On June 19th, 2007. See this statement in context.