Full Description
Are you involved in making decisions in court, a tribunal, or another formal decision-making environment? This book gives guidance in the skills required to reach and deliver well-structured judicial decisions.
The authors (all of whom have extensive judicial and quasi-judicial experience across England and Wales) guide the readers on the skills required at each stage of a hearing, including:
ensuring there is a fair hearing;
standards and conduct for decision-makers;
successful communication;
taking into account the needs of vulnerable participants and litigants in person;
case management;
assessing evidence; and
reaching and delivering a well-structured decision.
The book includes practical guidance, examples, and short exercises to help the reader engage with the issues discussed and understand the skills required. Having this book to hand will enable you to make effective and fair decisions that inspire confidence.
Contents
Foreword by Professor Dame Hazel Genn
Introduction
1. Ethics
2. Communication and Vulnerable Witnesses
3. Case Preparation and Management
4. Evidence
5. A Fair Hearing
6. Making and Communicating the Decision
Conclusion
