tribunals

• What are tribunals known as?

  Inferior courts
• What is the role of tribunals?

  To enforce citizen’s rights and uphold welfare standards
• Who oversees the tribunal?

  Tribunal judge
• How many tribunal judges are there in the legal system?

  500
• Who appoints tribunal judges?

  Judicial Appointments Commission
• What type of members support tribunal judges?

  Two lay members who are experts
• Do you need a lawyer to represent you in a tribunal?

  No
• What is the structure of tribunals after the Leggatt Report 2001?

  First Tier and Upper Tribunals
• Can you appeal decisions made in tribunals?

  Yes, to Upper Tier and then to Court of Appeal
• What is the dress code in tribunals?

  Business dress, no wigs or gowns
• Is there a fee to bring a case to a tribunal?

  No fee
• How do tribunals differ from courts in terms of precedent?

  They do not follow precedent
• What are the advantages of tribunals?

  • Reduced costs
  • Expertise from tribunal members
  • Speed in case management
  • Informality in proceedings
  • Independence in appointments
• What are the disadvantages of tribunals?

  • Lack of state funding
  • Potential intimidation for self-representation
  • Delays in complex cases
  • Inconsistencies due to lack of precedent
• What is the first appeal step from Small Claims Court?

  To County Court
• When is an appeal allowed from Small Claims Court to County Court?

  If there is serious irregularity or mistake of law
• What is the next appeal step from County Court or High Court?

  To Court of Appeal
• What is required to get leave to appeal from County Court or High Court to Court of Appeal?

  Prospect of success or previous decision was wrong
• What procedural error can allow an appeal from County Court or High Court?

  If procedure was not followed