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explain tribunals |
-set up in 20th century -most formal ADR -specialists -deal with individuals, groups and state agencies -very important - 300,000 per year -the Franks report stated they should be open, fair and an impartial system of justice |
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who takes part in tribunals |
-200 judges -3,600 laypersons - someone with no form of legal training - compulsory attendance - 2 laypersons may sit with judge |
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types of cases tribunals deal with |
-mental health -tax -land -employment -asylum -immigration -social and welfare claims |
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what is the process of tribunals |
-open system of justice - cases treated alike -works alongside courts - governed by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 - first tier- 7 chambers -upper tier - 4 chambers for appeals from first tier - both parties put forward their case |
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what were tribunals originally set up for? |
social and welfare claims |
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why would people use tribunals instead of courts? |
specialists can deal with your case specifically as they have expertise, unlike courts which are very generic |
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what is the outcome of tribunals |
binding- have to follow rules of the judge |
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what is the effect of the outcome? |
-can appeal to the upper tier, court of appeal and then to the supreme court - can be appealed if case is very complex or the outcome is disliked by both parties |
