Mediation

Adopting the right approach to mediating legal disputes is vital, says Michael King

Erich Suter sets out the European view of enforced mediation

Deborah David compares & contrasts US & UK mediation styles

Geraldine Morris debunks some mediation myths & says it’s time for some creative thinking

Baroness highlights rising divorce rates & associated cost to advocate change to family system

Mediative, co-operative justice would benefit all parties and protect the legal aid budget, says David Burrows

Corby council has lodged an appeal against a court ruling that its actions caused children to suffer limb deformities, but councillors have said they would prefer to attend an independent mediation.

Part 1: Mr Justice Briggs on the search for a proportionate way of ensuring confidentiality in mediation

Stephen Gold is a district judge

Activities—but how active?

Forcing unwilling parties to mediate is fruitless, says Stephen Cantle