Making Decisions Judicially

Godfrey Cole, Yvette Genn, Mary Kane, Christopher Lethem, Mark Ockelton, Meleri Tudur and Nicholas Wikeley

Are you involved in making decisions in court, a tribunal, or another formal decision-making environment? This book gives guidance in the skills required to reach and deliver well-structured judicial decisions.The authors (all of whom have extensive judicial and quasi-judicial experience) instruct the readers on the skills required at each stage of a hearing, including:- ensuring there is a fair hearing process;- standards and conduct of decision-makers;- successful communication;- taking into account the needs of vulnerable participants and litigants in person;- case management;- assessing evidence; and- the process of reaching and then delivering a well-structured decision.The book includes practical guidance, examples, and short exercises to help the reader engage with the issues discussed and understand the skills required. Buy this book and you will have the confidence you need to make great decisions.

Authors are experienced judges in the UK

ForewordDame Hazel Genn (University College London, UK)IntroductionGodfrey Cole (retired First-tier and Upper Tribunal Judge, UK)1. Fair HearingNicholas Wikeley (Upper Tribunal, UK)2. Communication and Vulnerable ParticipantsMary Kane (Mental Health Tribunal, UK) and Meleri Tudur (First-tier Tribunal, UK)3. Case ManagementChristopher Lethem (Central London County Court, UK)4. EvidenceMark Ockelton (Upper Tribunal, UK)5. EthicsYvette Genn (Barrister, UK)6. Making and Communicating the DecisionGodfrey Cole (retired First-tier and Upper Tribunal Judge, UK)7. ConclusionYvette Genn (Barrister, UK) and Christopher Lethem (Central London County Court, UK)