Royal Court clarifies tribunal costs powers for unreasonable behaviour

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 22:20

The Royal Court has clarified that tribunals can impose costs up to £10,000 for unreasonable behaviour.

The Royal Court has ruled on the purpose of new powers granted to the Employment and Discrimination Tribunal to impose legal costs of up to £10,000. The costs regime is intended to punish and deter unreasonable behaviour during proceedings. The Jersey Evening Post reports that the tribunal made 'errors of law' in interpreting these powers.

How it is being reported

• Tribunal made ‘errors of law’ over new £10,000 costs powersJersey Evening Post · 22 Sept, 20:30
• Tribunal winners could face £10,000 bill for unreasonable behaviourBailiwick Express · 22 Sept, 16:48

In this story: Royal Court · Employment and Discrimination Tribunal · Mark Temple

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