I'm doing a piece on FOIA and first tier tribunal judgments at the mo.
What strikes me is that the judgments are lucid, legal and objective. Even when appellants seem to be the taxing and vexatious sort, the Tribunal remains as objective as it can. They are also not afraid to tackle big questions concerning human rights and fair processes. They are generally chaired by QCs.
Why do we not get the same honour with SEN Tribunals regarding children? Why do our children have to be dealt with by panels who haven't got the foggiest about the law and who often produce judgments with personal comments about parents?
Making SEN Tribunals objective and more 'legal' would really stop alot of shenanigans. LAs wouldn't dare pull some of the crap they try in front of a proper court.
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inappropriatelyemployed · 15/11/2012 10:09
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