COT3
The standard form on which ACAS conciliation officers record a negotiated agreement.
Archives
Counterclaim
Defendant’s claim against the Claimant.
Cross examination
This is the questioning of a witness to undermine the case of the person who called the witness or to discredit the witness’s evidence. Advocates typically use leading questions designed to limit what the witness will say. The golden rule of cross examination is not to ask questions to which you do not already know […]
Cross undertakings
Where each party promises the other not to act unlawfully.
Damages
Financial compensation.
Data Protection and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
Data protection law can be used by individuals to obtain copies of their personal information. From an employer this may include the employee’s personnel file. Organisations must comply with GDPR’s (General Data Protection Regulation) rigorous provisions. Basic information about this area of law is available at the Information Commissioner’s website at ico.org.uk
Declaration
A formal binding statement about the legal rights of a party given as a remedy by a court or tribunal.
Defence
Defendant’s statement of case.
Defendant
Party against whom the claim is brought.
Deputy High Court judge
A lawyer who sits as a High Court judge for a few weeks every year.