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Tribunals Service publishes 2010/11 business plan

The 2010-11 business plan, published today, sets out a number of priorities for the year ahead

Senior President of Tribunals publishes Annual Report

The Senior President of Tribunals publishes his first annual report drawing together the tribunals reform story so far.

Interpreter Handbook

This handbook is applicable to Tribunals Service Interpreting Panel members only. It sets out the standards which all Panel Interpreters are required to meet in terms of attendance, performance, confidentiality and other issues. Agency Interpreters should request a copy of the Tribunals Service Handbook for Agency Interpreters from the agency with whom they are signed.

Interpreter Handbook (wef 01.04.08) Portable Document Format (PDF) icon (Adobe PDF file size 698kb)

Tribunals Service Interpreter Newsletter December 2009

This newsletter is applicable to Tribunals Service Interpreter Panel members only. It contains information and details of current issues relevant to Interpreters

Interpreter Newsletter December 2009 Portable Document Format (PDF) icon (Adobe PDF file size 1.2mb)

Tribunals Service Interpreter Claim Form

This claim form is for use only by Agency Interpreters who have been booked and authorised to attend a Tribunals Service appeal hearing through a Tribunals Service approved and contracted agency. Agency Interpreters are reminded that they must correctly and accurately complete this form at the end of their Tribunals Service booking assignment and must also ensure that it is signed by an authorised Tribunals Service venue staff member.

Tribunals Service Interpreter Claim Form Portable Document Format (PDF) icon (Adobe PDF file size 97kb)

Social Security and Child Support Appeals payments

The attached document provides information for TS Panel Interpreters with regard to payment queries arising from work undertaken for the Social Security and Child Support First Tier Tribunal

Social Security and Child Support Appeals payments Portable Document Format (PDF) icon (Adobe PDF file size 286kb)

Tribunals Service publishes 08/09 Annual Report

Latest performance figures show that productivity and efficiency levels continue to improve – despite a backdrop of unexpected and increasing workloads across many jurisdictions.

Written Ministerial Statement on the Implementation of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act (TCE) 2007

The Government has today laid a 'Written Ministerial Statement' before Parliament concerning the implementation of the TCE Act. As part of that statement the Government has announced that it has published the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) Report on Tribunals' Judiciary Remuneration together with its own response to the specific recommendations. Copies of the supporting documents can be found below:

Senior President's Third Implementation Review

Part 3 of the Senior President's implementation review.

Implementation Review Portable Document Format (PDF) icon (Adobe PDF file size 338kb)

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The Tribunals Service Business Plan for 2009-10

Kevin Sadler highlights the Tribunals Service's priorities for the coming year.

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Tribunals Service Information Charter

This information charter sets out the standards which people can expect from a public body when it requests or holds personal information about them; how they can get access to their personal data; and what they can do if they think standards are not being met.

Information Charter Portable Document Format (PDF) icon (Adobe PDF file size 55kb)

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Environment Management Policy

As part of the TS Sustainable Development Strategy, the TS have set up an Environmental Management System which is incorporating 10 sites across the Tribunals Service.

Environment Management Policy Portable Document Format (PDF) icon (Adobe PDF file size 16kb)

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Senior President of Tribunals publishes his second implementation review on Part 1 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act (TCE) 2007

"In June 2008 I published my First Implementation Review ("the First Review") , dealing with the implementation of the tribunals provisions of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 ("TCEA"). At that time the target date for the first phase of implementation was 3 November 2008 ("T1-day"), which I described as a very significant milestone in the reform of justice in the United Kingdom. That paper described the main features of the new system, including the role and powers of the Senior President, the proposed arrangements for judicial leadership and governance arrangements, and relationships with the court judiciary and other important organisations. I proposed to issue a further review paper in the Autumn, including further detail on the workings of the Upper Tribunal. This review supplements the First Review, to which reference should continue to be made."

Reforming, Improving, Delivering – Annual Report and Accounts 2007-08

"Our goal is to ensure that the public at large has the opportunity to exercise its rights and to seek effective redress. I believe that the Tribunals Service has made good progress towards achieving that goal." Peter Handcock, Chief Executive

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Senior President of Tribunals publishes his first implementation review on Part 1 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act (TCE) 2007

The Senior President has published his first implementation review which looks forward, from a judicial perspective, to implementing the tribunal reforms in the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.

On 3rd November, provided Parliament approve the legislation required, the new First-tier and Upper Tribunals will come into operation. The review includes his proposals for judicial leadership and organisation in the new tribunals, titles for the new chambers and non-statutory leadership roles as well as information about how the tribunals' judiciary are supported by the Tribunals Service administration, the relationship with other external groups such as the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council; Judicial Appointments Commission and User Groups and his approach to the Senior President's annual report.

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The Tribunals Service Business Plan for 2008-09

"I am now pleased to present our Business Plan for 2008-09 which explains how we will move forward to deliver our strategy and our ambitious reform agenda." Peter Handcock, Chief Executive

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Terms & Conditions for individuals providing Face-to-Face Interpretation Services

It should be noted that these Terms & Conditions apply to Tribunals Service Panel Interpreters and there is only specific information which is applicable to Interpreting Agencies. Further information can be obtained from the 'Specification for the Provision of Agency Interpreters for the Tribunals Service'. If you have any questions please telephone 01509 221485.

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Tribunals Service Strategic and Business Plan 2007–08

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Tribunals Service Framework Document

The Framework document describes the purpose and accountabilities of the Tribunals Service and the way in which it relates to other organisations.

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Tribunals Service Annual Report and Accounts 2006-07

This is the first annual report from the Tribunals Service which show our performance and achievements over 2006-07, our first year of operation.

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