artial, efficient, expedient and economical . These are the main principles, which are thought to make tribunals a better system than the courts for some matters. The openness stems form the fact that the majority of tribunals are held publicly and the findings are often publicised in the newspapers, especially as regards industrial tribunals, others like children's hearings are discussed in private. This allows the public to easily access the information easier than through the court system. Since the court system is very formal often it can be difficult for those without a law background to understand some of the legal aspects related to a case. The fairness of the tribunal stems form the fact that all appellants are told what their rights are regarding a tribunal are and are also informed of the procedures involved making them easier to understand than the court system. With tradition dictating most of the procedures in court the individuals can often feel overawed by the system, perhaps making it more difficult for them to express their point of view clearly and concisely in a court setting.Tribunals should be impartial, to the same degree as the court system with the members of the panel not being prejudice or favourable to any particular side the same principle and standards are true in this respect for both the courts and tribunals. However, in cases where a person represents themselves at a tribunal the Chairman can direct them in certain ways to ensure that all the facts of the case are drawn out ensuring the full case is presented.The aspects of efficiency, expedience and economy are interrelated to a certain extent. Courts are extremely expensive to use the costs involved can sometimes makes it impractical as a course of action. Conversely tribunals have relatively few costs attached unless the individual concerned has elected to have legal representation, this often makes it more expedient in cases like industrial...
