What is the purpose of administrative tribunals?

• A. To standardize court procedures across all courts
• B. To replace the Court of Appeal
• C. To increase the burden of proof in civil cases
• D. To quicken legal process - less strict proof level, fewer formal procedures. Established by government as needed

Answer: (D)

Administrative tribunals exist to resolve government-related disputes quickly and efficiently by using specialized bodies that operate with simpler rules and procedures than ordinary courts. They’re created by the government as needed to handle specific policy areas, bringing in expertise and a streamlined process to deliver timely decisions. This is why the answer emphasizes quickening the legal process, with fewer formal procedures and a lighter approach to proof, as the core purpose. In contrast, standard court systems are broader and more formal, appellate courts review decisions rather than replacing decision-making bodies in administrative matters, and tribunals are not meant to increase the burden of proof in civil cases.