What can I do to prepare for the Conciliation Conference?

Think about how you will prove your case.

For example:-

• What evidence do you have to prove your case? This might be things like your own evidence, what other people will say happened or what is contained in documents. You do not need to bring documents or witnesses to the Conciliation Conference.

• For Complainants, look at how your situation is covered by the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Remember, some situations may be unfair or wrong, but the Tribunal cannot deal with them if they are not covered by the Act.

• For Respondents, is there an exemption in the Act which applies, and if so, how will you prove it?

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For Complainants, what do you want to resolve the complaint before a Final Hearing?

Look at Orders the Tribunal can make after a Final Hearing.

However, you might be able to reach agreement about other things that the Tribunal does not have the power to order. Think about all the things that might resolve the complaint.

If you want an amount of compensation, how much do you want and how have you calculated this amount?

Make a list of what you want to resolve the complaint. You must comply with Amended Practice Direction 3 which says you should set out in writing what you are claiming.

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For Respondents, what are you prepared to do to resolve the complaint before a Final Hearing?

You can look at Orders the Tribunal can make after a Final Hearing to get an idea about what the Tribunal could order if the Complainant proves their case.

However, you might be able to reach agreement about other things that the Tribunal does not have the power to order. Think about things that might resolve the complaint.

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