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02 October 2014
Issue: 7624 / Categories: Legal News , Mediation , Family
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MIAMs not working

Publicly funded family mediations have fallen despite the introduction of compulsory Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs).

Ministry of Justice Court Statistics, released last week, reveal a significant year on year fall – 1,778 publicly funded mediation starts in April to June 2014, compared to 2,706 mediation starts in the same period in 2013.

Private mediations, on the other hand, have nearly doubled since 2011. Jo Edwards, chair of Resolution, said the disparity revealed a two-tier justice system.

Issue: 7624 / Categories: Legal News , Mediation , Family
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Kingsley Napley—Kelly Greig & Abbie West-Kelsey

Kingsley Napley—Kelly Greig & Abbie West-Kelsey

Firm strengthens international tax team with partner and tax manager hire

Dawson Cornwell—Russell Bywater

Dawson Cornwell—Russell Bywater

Family law firm appoints new managing partner and head of matrimonial department

Forbes Solicitors—Katy Parkinson & Paul Hatton

Forbes Solicitors—Katy Parkinson & Paul Hatton

Employment and commercial offering strengthened by double hire

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A Mental Capacity Act ‘best interests’ analysis must be undertaken for all treatment decisions for incapacitated adults, the Court of Appeal has held
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