Tribunals

• They are inferior courts, a variety of subjects are dealt with by specialised tribunals
• Subjects dealt with at tribunals?

  Employment, health and social care, commerce
• Advantages

  • Can deal with specialised issues
  • Simple and informal procedure
  • Can be cheaper than conventional courts
  • Can be quicker than the court system
• Disadvantages

  • Reasons for decisions reached are not always clear
  • Applicants who pay legal professionals to represent them tend to be more successful, which is unfair for those who can't afford this option