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Reading the papers - Ockelton

Published 2016-01-20Last updated 2022-07-25

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A fictional scenario illustrates what can happen when the tribunal has not read the papers in advance. Why it is important to prepare adequately and some techniques for doing so (such as developing a form to record key points). Read the papers well enough to instil confidence in the parties but not so well that it is difficult to keep an open mind.