practice 5 markers:

Question 1

what are 3 differences between the civil court system and tribunal courts? (5 marks)

Answer 1

One difference is - hear the 7 issues - war, pension, armed forces, tax, property, health education and social care, social entitlement, immigration, immigration and asylum. General regulation
Another difference is: tribunals are more accessible, cheaper, often represent themselves, have to apply for N1
Another difference is tribunals are much quicker, they are usually done within a day, whereas civil courts are a lengthy process

Question 2

Outline two advantages of tribunals (5 marks)

Answer 2

• they are cheaper: most encouraged to represent themselves, also rare that an order for costs will be made if they lose, more accessible as a result.
• another advantage is they have non lawyer expertise, gives them more understanding and rounded
• quick, over in one day, whereas civil courts are lengthy

Question 3

Outline two disadvantages of tribunal courts (5 marks)

Answer 3

Lack of funding – no legal aid, one may be at a disadvantage i.e. employment

More formal than ADR – can still be confusing for individuals who represent themselves and ADR may be more suitable

Delay in getting a hearing - very overused

Question 4

Explain two scenarios in which tribunals could be used (5 marks)

Answer 4

• immigration and asylum
• employment laws (most common)

Question 5

explain two advantages of the rule of law (5 marks)

Answer 5

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Question 6

explain two disadvantages of the rule of law

Question 7

explain two principles of the doctrine of the rule of law