Advantages and Disadvantages of Tribunals

All advantages and disadvantages that you need to know about tribunals for the LAW01 exam should you choose to answer questions on civil courts and ADR.

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  • Created on: 29-03-16 11:25

Advantages and Disadvantages of Tribunals

Advantages

  • Decision is legally binding meaning parties are compelled to follow the judgement. This makes the process formal and fair.
  • They are a cheaper alternative to courts and parties represent themselves so no lawyer fees making them cost efficient in the sense that the claimant is likely to keep more of any money awarded.
  • Hearings are much faster than in courts and most cases can be dealt with in a day which saves time for everyone involved.
  • There are a few appeals which may be of some use to parties that are not happy with the outcome
  • Lay members sit with the tribunal judge to hear the case and they are experts in the type of case being heard which gives them good knowledge and understanding of the issue in dispute.

Disadvantages

  • Due to the high number of cases being resolved by tribunals, there can be a delay in actually getting your case heard
  • Public funding is not available for tribunals so one side may be at a disadvantage if the other parties can afford a lawyer to represent them making the process unfair
  • Tribunals are quite formal so procedure may be confusing for individuals representing themselves.

Evaluation

In the LAW01 exam, you won't need to write an evaluation. You merely need to state the advantages on one side, and then the disadvantages with no concluding comments. The question may only ask for advantages or disadvantages, in which case, only answer what it is asking. The examiner will not expect the other side as no concluding comments are needed. You only have 10 minutes per question so don't waste time!

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