Should Tribunals be Abolished, Reformed or are they a Desirable Means of Resolving Disputes?
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Should Tribunals be Abolished, Reformed or are they a Desirable Means of Resolving Disputes? Tribunals were mainly a twentieth century phenomenon, taking a variety of forms as they have become established in different areas of government activity. The diversity of the subject matter is obvious. Questions regarding individual welfare benefits arise before national insurance tribunals, while personal liberties are an issue for Mental Health Review Tribunals and Immigration Appeal Tribunals. Transport tribunals exist with the goal of economic regulation, while the interest of the state in raising revenue is an issue for the Commissioners of Income Tax and VAT Tribunals. The tribunal system has long been an essential and integral part of the machinery of government and must not be dismissed lightly. A major advantage of tribunals is that expert knowledge of their particular subject can be given. Each tribunal is designed for the purposes of a particular statute and when...


