Exisiting/Revised/New: Revised
Date of Screening: 10/06/2020
Screening Outcome - Full EQIA recommended: No
The implementation of the Coronavirus Act 2020 Schedule 27 provided for the hearing of tribunal matters in Northern Ireland using live links. This will allow the appeal service to offer appellants additional options of having their appeal heard using a live link while following the governments and medical advice on social distancing and self-isolation.
Introduction of additional hearing options for Appeal Tribunal