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22 July 2008

Social Security and Child Support Appeals (SSCSA) Presidents Report is now available

Report by the President of Appeal Tribunals on the standards of decision–making by the Secretary of State

17 July 2008

Tribunals Service continues to deliver improved Access to Justice

17 July 2008

The Tribunals Service Annual Report for 2007 – 2008 is now available

17 July 2008

DVD Guide to Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeal hearings launched

A new pilot DVD has been launched to ensure people are fully informed about what to expect at a Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeal Panels (CICAP) hearing.

01 July 2008

Our information charter

The Ministry of Justice sets out in our information charter the standards that you can expect from us when we request or hold personal information about you; how you can get access to your personal data; and what you can do if you think those standards are not being met.

30 June 2008

Senior President 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.

03 June 2008

Justice Minister praises the work of staff at Sutton Tribunal

Justice Minister praises the work of staff at Sutton Tribunal pdf download icon (26kb)

02 June 2008

Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007: Consultation on Tribunal Procedure Rules

The Tribunal Procedure Committee have commenced consultation on rules for the Administrative Appeals Chamber of the Upper Tribunal. The rules and an accompanying note from Mark Rowland on behalf of the Honourable Mr Justice Elias, Chair of the Committee are attached. This is the third of three concurrent consultations on the proposed new procedure rules for chambers that will be established following implementation of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007. The conusltations on the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber and Social Entitlement Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal are also on this website. The Consultation closes on 11 July 2008'.

30 May 2008

Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007: Consultation on Tribunal Procedure Rules

The Tribunal Procedure Committee have commenced consultation on rules for the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber of the First–tier Tribunal. The rules and an accompanying note from Mark Rowland on behalf of the Honourable Mr Justice Elias, Chair of the Committee are attached. This is the second of the three concurrent consultations on the proposed new procedure rules for chambers that will be established following implementation of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007. The consultation covers the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber of the First–tier Tribunal. The first consultation is also available on this website and covers the Social Entitlement Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal. The third consultation on the Administrative Appeals Chamber of the Upper Tribunal will commence shortly. The Consultation closes on 11 July 2008.

28 May 2008

Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007: Consultation on Tribunal Procedure Rules

The Tribunal Procedure Committee have commenced consultation on rules for the Social Entitlement Chamber of the First–tier Tribunal. The rules and an accompanying note from the Honourable Mr Justice Elias, Chair of the Committee are available to view below. The consultation closes on 11th July 2008.