# The Employment Appeal Tribunal (Amendment) Rules 2004, Article 3: Amendment of rules


After rule 2 insert—
“Overriding Objective
2A. (1) The overriding objective of these Rules is to enable the Appeal Tribunal to deal with cases justly.
(2) Dealing with a case justly includes, so far as practicable –
(a) ensuring that the parties are on an equal footing;
(b) dealing with the case in ways which are proportionate to the importance and complexity of the issues;
(c) ensuring that it is dealt with expeditiously and fairly; and
(d) saving expense.
(3) The parties shall assist the Appeal Tribunal to further the overriding objective.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/2526/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-amendment-rules-2004/article-3
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