In planning a cross-examination, we start with statements that the witness can’t deny without appearing dishonest … leading to statements that the witness could credibly…
Sometimes you find identical passages in two (or more) of the respondent’s witness statements. It’s obvious what has happened: whoever has drafted the witness statements…
A significant minority of claimants in employment tribunals either can’t read at all, or can’t read in English. This isn’t a particular problem – but…
The phrase ‘I refute’ has started to show up a lot in submissions and witness statements. People use it to mean ‘I deny such and…
There are basically 3 ways of getting an employment tribunal decision changed. Which one applies depends partly on what kind of decision you want to…
A common error in advocacy is to exaggerate what a piece of evidence or set of circumstances means. For example, a fork-lift operator is dismissed…
No. It does not. There has never been much doubt about this. Any uncertainty has been put to rest by the EAT in Tao Herbs…
One of the things you do in a tribunal hearing is read how you’re coming over to the panel. Then you can adjust your approach…
One of the things the employment tribunal can do if you win your unfair dismissal case is order your employer to give you back your…
There are various ways of getting legal advice and representation without having to pay for it: see generally ‘Getting advice. But lots of people won’t…