Judicial Assessment

In October 2016, a new process was launched called Judicial Assessment. This is the offer of an early impartial and confidential assessment by an Employment Judge of the strengths, weaknesses and risks of both sides’ claims. The aim is to help the parties understand the issues and to aid a realistic settlement, before both sides become too entrenched. It is free of charge and requires both parties’ agreement. It will generally be offered at the first case management hearing.Judicial Assessment is designed, in particular, to help unrepresented claimants.