Its procedures are contained in the EAT Rules and Practice Directions. An Appeal Tribunal consists of a High Court Judge with two or, more unusually, four lay members giving equal representation to both sides of industry. The jurisdiction of the Employment Appeal Tribunal extends to England, Wales and Scotland. The EAT has up to five courts in London and one court in Edinburgh, the Scottish Division. The Scottish Division was set up in recognition of the separate and different Employment Tribunal practices and procedures in Scotland.
Parties can appear in person or be represented by anyone they choose.
Appeals can also be heard on written submissions should the parties so desire. Personal attendance is essential if the scheme is used. Information about the Legal Aid scheme may be obtained from your local Citizen's Advice Bureau, Law Centre or any solicitor displaying the Legal Aid symbol. The Tribunal delivers a reasoned Judgment in all cases and a copy will be supplied to each party to the appeal free of charge. An appeal from the Judgment of the Employment Appeal Tribunal is to the Court of Appeal.