A tribunal is an adjudicatory body or court of justice, which can be created by statute and its powers and jurisdiction are governed by statute. Tribunals are specialized "courts" dealing with a narrow area of law, such as workers' compensation or tenant rights. They are usually streamlined to dispense justice in a quick, inexpensive, summary manner. Unlike courts, tribunals often accept hearsay evidence and unsworn testimony. While a court is bound by its findings once judgment is pronounced, a tribunal decision is not considered final unless the statute so provides and may be varied or reviewed by a court of law through a process called judicial review
. Tribunals are composed of judges and non-legal members, and their powers include awarding compensation, ordering re-employment, and making recommendations in discrimination cases. They are the main forum for deciding disputes between workers and employers, and they often sit as a panel to hear cases
