KEY CASES/ STATUTES/EXAMPLES (Civil Courts And ADR)👩🏻‍🎓

Question 1

First tier Tribunal

Answer 1

Operates in seven chambers
Deals with about 300,000 cases a year

Question 2

Upper Tribunal

Answer 2

Operates in four chambers- (divisions) Hears appeals from first tier tribunals
There is further appeal to the Court of Appeal

Question 3

Panel

Answer 3

Case may be heard by a tribunal judge or
By a tribunal judge sitting with two other members who have expertise in this area.

Question 4

Advantages

Answer 4

Cheaper and quicker than courts

Question 5

Disadvantages

Answer 5

Legal aid rarely available There can be delay

Question 6

Appeals from the County court

Answer 6

An appeal from district judge is heard by Circuit Judge
An appeal from Circuit Judge is heard by High Court Judge

Question 7

Appeals from High Court

Answer 7

Normally go to the Court of Appeal- Civil Division
A leapfrog is possible where there is an issue of national importance