The mock tribunal will cover the following procedures:

· Evidence in chief by the respondent and claimant witnesses

· Cross examination of the witnesses

· Summing up of evidence by the Representatives

· Delivery of the decision by a panel

Bundles of documents and witness statements will be provided to participants. The proceedings will be “frozen” at various points to allow step by step explanation of the process. Course participants will be able to observe the proceedings and put forward their views of the evidence and the outcome.

The tribunal system has developed a long way since it was originally introduced. Hearings that used to take a few hours are now taking days; the issues are more complicated; representation is largely carried out by legal professionals. All this means that employers facing a tribunal claim need to prepare carefully to ensure their best chance of success.

For witnesses who have to give evidence at a tribunal, the experience can be very nerve- wracking. Many witnesses have never been to any type of court before let alone face cross examination. So experiencing the tribunal process in a safe environment can be invaluable.

The tribunal will be conducted by those with extensive experience of tribunal proceedings.

A half day seminar for all those who have responsibility for handling a tribunal claim and liaising with representatives, and anyone who may be asked to appear as a witness.

Karen Pimm

Tel: 0121 456 2222