“tribunal”

This page shows official legal definitions of “tribunal” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.

Jurisdiction: Australia Australia

A body set up to hear and decide disputes, usually with less formality and less strict rules of evidence than in a court proceeding.

Source: Law Handbook Glossary (Legal Services Commission of South Australia)
Jurisdiction: New Zealand New Zealand

A specialised adjudication body established by legislation– for example, the Waitangi Tribunal.

Source: Glossary of Legal Terms (New Zealand Ministry of Justice)