Mode of Address

[dslippy]

From this weekend, ythe judge in an employment tribunal should be referred to as 'Judge'

[islandgirl]

out of interest what were they called previously?

[atticus]

I always found "Sir" or "Madam" covered all levels below High Court judge.

[ULA]

New presidential guidelines were published for the ET re the addressing of judges of the Tribunal as set out by dslippy.
So they are to be referred to as Judge regardless of gender but lay members are still Sir or Madam

[islandgirl]

Thank you - curiosity satisfied!

[atticus]

Here are the new guidelines: https://www.judiciary.uk/message-fro...and-tribunals/

The current practice is to address them as 'Sir/Madam' or 'Judge,. The move away from 'Sir or Madam' involves modern and simple terminology, reflecting the important judicial role whilst maintaining the necessary degree of respect. We also hope this change in language will assist litigants in person involved in court and tribunal proceedings.