All about the work of tribunals

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In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda hear more about the important work of tribunals which is a dispute resolution system designed to be easier, quicker, cheaper and less formal than using courts.  

There are 14 different types of tribunals in the United Kingdom, which cover lots of areas of our lives  to do with employment,  benefits and immigration  and local government decisions and between them they have almost 6,000 judges and members.

We speak to Senior President of Tribunals, Rt. Hon. Sir Keith John Lindblom, who tell us:

·       how the tribunals system holds public bodies accountable and people's rights are protected

·       that there are specialist expert panel members to help the judge  make better informed decisions

·        there are tribunals for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) to help them resolve problems with their education and training

·       how important it is to hear children's voices and children can give information to the tribunal by drawing pictures or making videos by text or email.     

When Keith was 10 years old, he was very interested in being an architect because he liked drawing and design. Interestingly, he worked in planning as a barrister and had to work quite often with architects and other designers and so satisfied his ambition in a different way. 

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Resources
https://www.judiciary.uk/announcements/senior-president-of-tribunals-annual-report-2021-is-published/

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/601481/administrative-justice-tribunals-final-progress-report.pdf

https://www.judiciary.uk/about-the-judiciary/who-are-the-judiciary/judicial-roles/tribunals/tribunals/

Courts & Tribunals website

The First-tier Tribunal  

https://www.judiciary.uk/about-the-judiciary/the-justice-system/jurisdictions/tribunal-jurisdiction/

https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-is-the-send-tribunal

https://schoolexclusionproject.com