Tribunals, Inquiries and Ombudsmen

Question 1

what other places is good to settle disputes and why

Answer 1

Tribunals because court of law is not always the best

Question 2

compare courts and tribunals

Answer 2

they both perform an adjudicative function but are distinct bodies

Question 3

what are tribunals designed for

Answer 3

designed to settle disputes without the formality, time and of litigation

Question 4

what are the benefits to tribunals

Answer 4

accessible to all, quick and informal, cheap, and provides the right to an oral hearing in public

Question 5

how do tribunals exist

Answer 5

they exist to serve the users

Question 6

how are tribunals quick and informal

Answer 6

They dont have the power to administer oaths, has no strict adherence to procedural and evidence rules, allows parties to sit around a table, generally more expeditious

Question 7

how are tribunals cheap

Answer 7

there is no equivalent to a court fee, no legal representation is needed meaning there is no legal professional qualification needed to represent a party

Question 8

what are inquiries

Answer 8

not a pre-established body, created on a basis to inquire into matters of public concern, outcome usually is the publication of a report containing recommendations

Question 9

what are ombudsmen

Answer 9

individuals who would examine the use of government powers as they impact on the individual citizen

Question 10

examples of ombudsmen

Answer 10

Local government commissioners, legal services ombudsmen