Making Decisions Judicially: A Guide for Decision-Makers

✍ Scribed by Godfrey Cole; Yvette Genn; Mary Kane; Christopher Lethem; Mark Ockelton; Meleri Tudur; Nicholas Wikeley

• Publisher: Hart Publishing
• Year: 2023
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 221
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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 across England and Wales) guide the readers on the skills required at each stage of a hearing, including:

The book includes practical guidance, examples, and short exercises to help the reader engage with the issues discussed and understand the skills required. Having this book to hand will enable you to make effective and fair decisions that inspire confidence.

✦ Table of Contents

Foreword by Professor Dame Hazel Genn
Contents
Contributors
Table of Cases
Table of Legislation
Introduction
Who Should Read this Book?
Why Read this Book?
What is in this Book?
1. Ethics
Contents
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Ethics and the Quality of Decision-making
1.3. Why does Ethical Decision-making Matter?
1.4. The Bangalore Principles
1.5. The Guide to Judicial Conduct
1.6. Ethical Considerations and Remote Hearings
1.7. Conclusion
2. Communication and Vulnerable Witnesses
Contents
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Communicating Preliminary Information
2.3. Case Management and Interlocutory Directions6
2.4. Protection of Vulnerable Participants
2.5. Ground Rules Hearings
2.6. Communication at the Hearing
2.7. Communication Post Hearing35
2.8. Conclusion
3. Case Preparation and Management
Contents
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Recognising and Responding to the Needs of the Individual
3.3. Objectives
3.4. Initiating the Process
3.5. Enforcing Compliance
3.6. Individual Applications and Reviewing Progress
3.7. Conclusion
4. Evidence
Contents
4.1. Introduction
4.2. What is Evidence?
4.3. What Evidence is to be Considered?
4.4. The Basic Principles of a Decision on the Evidence
4.5. Taking the Evidence
4.6. Other Forms of Evidence
4.7. The Impact of Evidence
4.8. Assessing the Evidence
4.9. Finding the Facts
4.10. Conclusion
5. A Fair Hearing
Contents
5.1. Introduction
5.2. The Right to a Fair Hearing
5.3. The Foundations for a Fair Hearing
5.4. Approaches to Ensure a Fair Hearing
5.5. Special Situations
5.6. Remote Hearings and Fairness
5.7. Closing the Hearing
5.8. Conclusion
6. Making and Communicating the Decision
Contents
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Foundations
6.3. Presentation, Style and Expression
6.4. Structure
6.5. The Decision
6.6. Sitting with Others
6.7. The Value and Purpose of a Final Review
Conclusion
The User
The Framework
Objectives
The Decision-maker
Video Hearings
Bibliography
Index