Tribunals Flashcards
1
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What are tribunals
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An informal method of dispute resolution developed for issues arising under the UK’s ‘welfare state’, for example education, health and employment.
2
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How many divisions are there in tribunals
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7
3
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How many divisions are there for appeals?
A
4
4
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When do first-tier hear cases?
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At first instance
5
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Where do upper tribunals hear their cases from?
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From the first tier
6
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What are the possible appeal routes?
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- court of appeal
- from there an appeal to the supreme court
7
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Which tier does disputes for employment law go into?
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- both
8
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What does the role of a tribunal entail?
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- the system of administrative tribunals runs alingside the civil courts system
- tribunals were established to desl with law concerning social and welfare legislation e.g. employment rights.
9
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Advantages of tribunals
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- cheaper
- time effective than going to court
- informal hearings - most cases are private
- some legal aid is available - human rights issues concerning immigration or mental health issues
10
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Who are cases heard by in tribunals?
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- panel of three
- a tribunal judge and 2 lay people- expertise in area of law.
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Disadvantages of tribunals
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- public funding not available in MOST cases - individual has to bear the cost of using a tribunal
- gov department that is in dispute with person will use a lawyer.
- much formal than ADR and have a harsh nature to the hearing
- delay in cases - huge volume of cases + a lot of cases of employment law
