A New Tribunal System for Wales

Our consultation seeks views on proposals:

·     to create a statutory framework for a new tribunal system comprising of:
–      a new First-tier Tribunal for Wales and
–      a new Appeal Tribunal for Wales;

·     to create a new statutory body, ““Tribiwnlysoedd Cymru /Tribunals Wales””, to administer the new tribunal system;

·     to strengthen judicial supervision through an enhanced role for the President of Welsh Tribunals and Chamber presidents and deputies;

·     to create a consistent approach for setting procedural rules for the new tribunal system; and

·     for simplified and coherent arrangements for the appointment of tribunal members, deployment and complaints.

We welcome as many responses to our consultation as possible. Therefore, please feel to share with your contacts and stakeholders.