Topic 2 - Tribunals

Question 1

In what area of the law do tribunals specialise?

Answer 1

Immigration, employment, data protection e.t.c

Question 2

What are the five perceived advantages of tribunals compared to the traditional court structure?

Answer 2

• speed at which cases are heard and resolved
• reduction in costs
• expertise in the nature of the claim
• increased informality
• reduces the workload of the courts