Comments on: How to act in court

By: Marilyn Stowe

Marilyn Stowe — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:03:00 +0000

Thank you for writing to my blog. Please do not worry. The Tribunal will not be phased by your behaviour and I’m sure they will do the best to calm you and help you to stop panicking. You should explain how you are feeling and if you need a break, them ask for one. I’m sorry but I dont deal with this type of case so I can’t give you any advice about your claim. Your local CAB may be able to help.
Very best wishes,
Marilyn.

By: G. WILLIAMS

G. WILLIAMS — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:09:39 +0000

What if you have Moderate to Severe Anxiety and carnt stay still without Panicking? Will the Disabilty Board say anything, or will they be looking at my Behaviour or ask me to leave? I get Lower rate on both, Care, Mobilty and have been told by a advisor that, because if I got out, I need someone that I know at the side of me, alsot o come round at night to make sure I’m okay, saftey and wellbeing wise! So would be intitled to, Middle rate care? Does this sound true. Please get back to me ASAP. Thanks G,Williams.

By: Danny Singh

Danny Singh — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:52:58 +0000

Hi there Marilyn I am due to e in court on October the 19th. i am a victim of gbh without intent, and abh from another person, i was also glassed in the terrible ordeal i suffered, I am so nervous about going court and everything, from your knowledge how do cases with someone with no previous history and only on a section 20 wivout intent of glassing me get, i have evidence and scaring to my face for life, i have also good witnesses on my side also but generally would they eat me up in court, i just want justice for ruining my life and face and me losing my confidence i once had but gone forever.

Kind Regards

Danny Singh

By: Any Questions? By guest blogger Robin Charrot. | Marilyn Stowe Family Law and Divorce Blog

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:23:30 +0000

[...] For most court hearings, you will not play a speaking role. However there are still a few rules to follow. Use common sense: don’t lose your temper, don’t glare at your spouse and don’t sigh, tut or mutter when your spouse’s lawyer is speaking. Pay attention to what is being said. To get your lawyer’s attention, write a short note and tap them on the shoulder. But please don’t do this every five minutes! For further tips see Marilyn Stowe’s post, How To Act In Court. [...]

By: marilynstowe

marilynstowe — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:23:03 +0000

Hi Annette – thanks for your comment. If my comments about DSS tribunals offended you, I can only apologise profusely.

I can assure you that during the sessions I chaired, applicants were fully informed of their rights and the law was rigorously applied.

Moreover, I would like to emphasise that although I chaired the hearings for those appealing earlier decisions to deny them various state benefits, the majority of cases involving disabilities did not raise “red flags” for me, nor for the doctor and layperson who sat alongside me. In fact, most cases were straightforward. It is a matter for regret that – as cases such as this one (http://tinyurl.com/benefits-cheat-family) and this one (http://tinyurl.com/fraud-mayor) demonstrate – there will always be a small number of dishonest individuals who attempt to “game the system”.

With best wishes,

Marilyn Stowe

By: Annette

Annette — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:51:52 +0000

Having sat on the “other side” as a disabled person who was denied a benefit, I am surprised to see Marilyn Stowe air her fixed views in public.

Disabled people have to plan and survive in the most awful circumstances and many take painkillers and steroids to get through the physical rigours of a tribunal.

The tribunal is supposed to point out any inconsistancies to the disabled person but few do.

I had a Tribunel decision set aside because the panel members did not interprete the law correctly in this manner.

Strange that Ms Stowe didn’t mention it in this highly offensive “guide”.

She needs to learn to see things from the other side. A disabled person deserves more respect than this.

By: When to walk away?

When to walk away? — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:19:09 +0000

[...] The smallest detail of a case can be hugely significant – for example, the impact of a client’s courtroom attire is something young lawyers are often surprised [...]