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Losing the plot

By: Series: Building ; (8234) 17 May 2002Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Considers the characteristics of adjudication and while arguing it is generally a positive process, believes it is starting to emulate the worst characteristics of litigation. Three problem areas are highlighted including excess time being taken with adjudications and frequent full oral hearings which increase costs. Includes some suggestions to improve the system such as adjudicators maybe resisting the urge to hold hearings of evidence

Considers the characteristics of adjudication and while arguing it is generally a positive process, believes it is starting to emulate the worst characteristics of litigation. Three problem areas are highlighted including excess time being taken with adjudications and frequent full oral hearings which increase costs. Includes some suggestions to improve the system such as adjudicators maybe resisting the urge to hold hearings of evidence