Biases in Decision Making: Tom Stafford
Tom Stafford explains the social and unconscious biases which affect Judges just as they affect all human beings.
3. Exercising Judgement
Take care of your digital footprint: Barry Clarke
Barry Clarke describes the extent of the "digital footprint" which we all leave online and the risks for all judicial office holders.
15 Cognitive Biases: Leslie Cuthbert
Describes 15 cognitive or unconscious biases which may affect witnesses but also decision-makers.
Arms-length Adjudicators
David Pearl outlines the structure and purpose of this tribunal.
Myths about body language – Cuthbert
A salutary warning about some commonly held myths about spotting liars based upon body language. The importance of a tribunal avoiding assessment of credibility based on body language and adopting a rational approach to establishing ...
Writing judgments (which won’t be overturned on appeal)- Gray
A light-hearted look at 10 top tips for writing judgments which won’t be overturned on appeal.
Giving reasons – Clark
An Employment Appeal Tribunal Judge gives advice on how to approach the writing of reasons in the Employment Tribunal.
Mistakes and second thoughts – Warren
Why it is hard for judges to admit when they have made mistakes. The limited options open to judges when they have second thoughts about a decision.
Role of expert members – Hinchliffe
An overview of the historical reasons and developing practice in the use of members with special expertise (such as registered medical practitioners and chartered accountants) in tribunals. The deference of the appellate jurisdictions to the ...
The lies we tell ourselves (cognitive dissonance) – Cuthbert
Discusses the stress or discomfort we experience when confronted by new information which conflicts with our existing beliefs, ideas or values. For example, another tribunal member may express a contrary view. Advocates self-awareness, challenging oneself ...