advantages

• What are the 4 advantages of using tribunals?

  • Speed
  • Expertise
  • Informality
  • Independence
• How is speed an example of an advantage of tribunals?

  There is a duty on tribunal judges to take on case management duties, so they are able to impose strict timetables to ensure cases can be heard within two days.
• How is expertise an example of an advantage of tribunals?

  A least one member will be an expert in the relevant field so this will save time explaining complex technicalities to a judge in court.
• How is informality an example of an advantage of tribunals?

  Tribunals are less formal than court so the parties benefit from a private hearing and have the chance to maintain a relationship after the case.
• How is independence an example of an advantage of tribunals?

  Due to involvement of the Judicial Appointments Commission in appointing tribunal judges, the tribunal system is transparent, independent, and fair. Unified procedures and rules minimises inconsistencies between tribunals.