How to be a good dog
Language: English Series: Building ; 270(8377) 15 April 2005, 55(1)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the problems an adjudicator has to face when the two sides in a dispute are unevenly represented, which could manifest itself in a Litigant in Person (LIP) being lined up against a multinational who is represented by a top lawyer. Argues that it is the job of an adjudicator to be fair to both sides and to be a procedural watchdog who safeguards the process from unfairness. This does not mean being biased in favour of the LIP, but they need to be given a fair opportunity to present their case and to ensure that the more powerful party does not introduce arguments in the middle of the adjudication that appear unfair to the process.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L129456 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 129456-1001 |
Discusses the problems an adjudicator has to face when the two sides in a dispute are unevenly represented, which could manifest itself in a Litigant in Person (LIP) being lined up against a multinational who is represented by a top lawyer. Argues that it is the job of an adjudicator to be fair to both sides and to be a procedural watchdog who safeguards the process from unfairness. This does not mean being biased in favour of the LIP, but they need to be given a fair opportunity to present their case and to ensure that the more powerful party does not introduce arguments in the middle of the adjudication that appear unfair to the process.