Civil: Fair And Unbiased (Hindering)

Question 1

Pleadings stage

Answer 1

Require the expertise of a legal representative and disadvantage those who are unrepresented as they are not on equal footing

Question 2

Discovery process

Answer 2

Disadvantage unrepresented litigants as it is a long and complex procedure

Question 3

Directions hearings

Answer 3

Party with more experienced legal representation will argue their case better

Question 4

Mediation

Answer 4

Unrepresented litigants may not present their argument clearly, resulting in an unfair outcome

Question 5

Costs

Answer 5

High costs of proceedings may dissuade someone from seeking a resolution

Question 6

Different cultural backgrounds

Answer 6

Different cultures may be confused with the legal processes thus it being unfair for them

Question 7

Inconsistency in damages

Answer 7

Juries may be unaware of the amount of damages which should be awarded