Mark Ockelton – författare

This new edition covers all the most significant developments that have occurred since the last edition appeared, with the chief amongst these being the changes instigated by the provisions of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, which has removed the last of the mandatory corroboration warnings and rewritten the law on the 'right of silence', as well as those made under the Criminal Justice Acts of 1991 and 1993.

Are you involved in making decisions in court, a tribunal, or another formal decision-making environment? This book gives guidance in the skills required to reach and deliver well-structured judicial decisions.The authors (all of whom have extensive judicial and quasi-judicial experience) instruct the readers on the skills required at each stage of a hearing, including:- ensuring there is a fair hearing process;- standards and conduct of decision-makers;- successful communication;- taking into account the needs of vulnerable participants and litigants in person;- case management;- assessing evidence; and- the process of reaching and then delivering a well-structured decision.The book includes practical guidance, examples, and short exercises to help the reader engage with the issues discussed and understand the skills required. Buy this book and you will have the confidence you need to make great decisions.

Are you involved in making decisions in court, a tribunal, or another formal decision-making environment? This book gives guidance in the skills required to reach and deliver well-structured judicial decisions.The authors (all of whom have extensive judicial and quasi-judicial experience across England and Wales) guide the readers on the skills required at each stage of a hearing, including:ensuring there is a fair hearing;standards and conduct for decision-makers;successful communication;taking into account the needs of vulnerable participants and litigants in person;case management;assessing evidence; andreaching and delivering a well-structured decision.The book includes practical guidance, examples, and short exercises to help the reader engage with the issues discussed and understand the skills required. Having this book to hand will enable you to make effective and fair decisions that inspire confidence.

Are you involved in making decisions in court, a tribunal, or another formal decision-making environment? This book gives guidance in the skills required to reach and deliver well-structured judicial decisions.The authors (all of whom have extensive judicial and quasi-judicial experience) instruct the readers on the skills required at each stage of a hearing, including:- ensuring there is a fair hearing process;- standards and conduct of decision-makers;- successful communication;- taking into account the needs of vulnerable participants and litigants in person;- case management;- assessing evidence; and- the process of reaching and then delivering a well-structured decision.The book includes practical guidance, examples, and short exercises to help the reader engage with the issues discussed and understand the skills required. Buy this book and you will have the confidence you need to make great decisions.