How to be a good dog
Bingham, Tony
How to be a good dog - 2005 - Building 270(8377) 15 April 2005, 55(1) .
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.
How to be a good dog - 2005 - Building 270(8377) 15 April 2005, 55(1) .
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.