Publications
Interpreter Handbook
This handbook is applicable to Tribunals Service Interpreting Panel members only. It sets out the standards which all Panel Interpreters are required to meet in terms of attendance, performance, confidentiality and other issues. Agency Interpreters should request a copy of the Tribunals Service Handbook for Agency Interpreters from the agency with whom they are signed.
Interpreter Handbook (wef 01.04.08) 
(Adobe PDF file size 694kb)
Tribunals Service Interpreter Claim Form
This claim form is for use only by Agency Interpreters who have been booked and authorised to attend a Tribunals Service appeal hearing through a Tribunals Service approved and contracted agency. Agency Interpreters are reminded that they must correctly and accurately complete this form at the end of their Tribunals Service booking assignment and must also ensure that it is signed by an authorised Tribunals Service venue staff member.
Tribunals Service Interpreter Claim Form (Adobe PDF file size 9kb)
Senior President of Tribunals publishes his second implementation review on Part 1 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act (TCE) 2007
"In June 2008 I published my First Implementation Review ("the First Review") , dealing with the implementation of the tribunals provisions of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 ("TCEA"). At that time the target date for the first phase of implementation was 3 November 2008 ("T1-day"), which I described as a very significant milestone in the reform of justice in the United Kingdom. That paper described the main features of the new system, including the role and powers of the Senior President, the proposed arrangements for judicial leadership and governance arrangements, and relationships with the court judiciary and other important organisations. I proposed to issue a further review paper in the Autumn, including further detail on the workings of the Upper Tribunal. This review supplements the First Review, to which reference should continue to be made."
- Senior President of Tribunals second implementation review October 2008 (Adobe PDF file size 252kb)
Reforming, Improving, Delivering – Annual Report and Accounts 2007-08
"Our goal is to ensure that the public at large has the opportunity to exercise its rights and to seek effective redress. I believe that the Tribunals Service has made good progress towards achieving that goal." Peter Handcock, Chief Executive
- Annual Rerport and Accounts 2007-08 (Adobe PDF file size 2.03mb)
- Adroddiad Blynyddol a Chyfrifon 2007-08 (Adobe PDF file size 2.07mb)
Senior President of Tribunals publishes his first implementation review on Part 1 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act (TCE) 2007
The Senior President has published his first implementation review which looks forward, from a judicial perspective, to implementing the tribunal reforms in the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.
On 3rd November, provided Parliament approve the legislation required, the new First-tier and Upper Tribunals will come into operation. The review includes his proposals for judicial leadership and organisation in the new tribunals, titles for the new chambers and non-statutory leadership roles as well as information about how the tribunals' judiciary are supported by the Tribunals Service administration, the relationship with other external groups such as the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council; Judicial Appointments Commission and User Groups and his approach to the Senior President's annual report.
- Senior President of Tribunals first implementation review June 2008 (Adobe PDF file size 70kb)
- Annexes (Adobe PDF file size 93kb)
- Annex G (Revised) (Adobe PDF file size 45kb)
The Tribunals Service Business Plan for 2008-09
"I am now pleased to present our Business Plan for 2008-09 which explains how we will move forward to deliver our strategy and our ambitious reform agenda." Peter Handcock, Chief Executive
- Business Plan for 2008-09 (Adobe PDF file size 473kb)
- Cynllun Busnes 2008-09 (Adobe PDF file size 311kb)
Terms & Conditions for individuals providing Face-to-Face Interpretation Services
It should be noted that these Terms & Conditions apply to Tribunals Service Panel Interpreters and there is only specific information which is applicable to Interpreting Agencies. Further information can be obtained from the 'Specification for the Provision of Agency Interpreters for the Tribunals Service'. If you have any questions please telephone 01509 221485.
- Download Terms & Conditions for individuals providing Face-to-Face Interpretation Services (Adobe PDF file size 191kb)
Tribunals Service Annual Report and Accounts 2006-07
This is the first annual report from the Tribunals Service which show our performance and achievements over 2006-07, our first year of operation.
- Annual Rerport and Accounts 2006-07 (Adobe PDF file size 1.35mb)
- Adroddiad Blynyddol a Chyfrifon 2006-07 (Adobe PDF file size 30.66mb)
