'This is the one book that every tribunal judge, member, adviser and representative should have at their fingertips... Unique in the breadth of its coverage, it reflects the considerable skill, experience and dedication of its author and also the hugely important range of work undertaken by the tribunal system.' - Mrs Justice Heather Williams DBE, President of the Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals)
Tribunal Practice and Procedure is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the integrated tribunal system created over ten years ago by the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007. It provides a structured approach to the practice and procedure of tribunals, setting the rules of procedure in context and providing a framework for understanding and analysing the practices that apply to them.
The tribunal system has, for now, attained a steady state though the matters over which it has jurisdiction continue to expand, especially in the General Regulatory Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal and the Administrative Appeals Chamber of the Upper Tribunal. The judicial review work of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the Upper Tribunal has now established its position in place of the Administrative Court for that jurisdiction.
As well as dealing with the rules of procedure, this book contains practical advice for tribunal members and those who appear before them. For parties and their representatives, it deals with obtaining and assessing evidence, writing decisions, applying for adjournments, techniques of questioning and tribunal advocacy.
The new edition includes:
- Proposed change in status of Senior President of Tribunals as part of One Judiciary reforms
- Devolved tribunals in Scotland
- Anticipated changes to devolved tribunals in Wales
- Abolition of Cart judicial reviews
- Update on case law of Upper Tribunal and the senior courts since 2019, including decisions on the nature of an appeal
- Amendments to TCEA and the rules of procedure
- Extended coverage of anonymity, confidentiality and disclosure
The book is essential reading for tribunal judges and panel members, representatives and anyone who appears before the tribunal or is interested in how they work.
