Making Decisions Judicially: A Guide for Decision-Makers

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