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Embedding ADR in Scotland's Civil Justice System

Construction disputes: what of mediation?

Recent research shows a growth in mediation in the construction area, but potential for more – and some marked differences in views between solicitors and clientsSelect the link to read more from this article. 

Telephone Mediation Training - Expressions of Interest Wanted

SMN is providing telephone mediation training on  Tuesday 1st November 2011. Depending on the level of interest we will provide ...

Lawyers' resistance in construction mediation

"The interaction between lawyers and mediation has long been a controversial one.  Rivers of ink have been spilled on the issue. Opinions when expressed, are often sharply divided.  Do lawyers resist mediation? If they do, why is that th...

Education: A Cultural Barrier to Mediation?

"There have been two related political pressures in recent years in the field of dispute resolution; to reduce the overall cost and to reduce their adversarial nature. At a time w...

Restorative Approaches the new Way to manage Behaviour in Schools

"Called restorative approaches, it seeks to build on pilot projects in other parts of Scotland by promoting better relationships and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their actions. Just under 400 Angus pupils were temporarily banned from...

Further trams delays: 'The answer is simple: get a new mediator'

"ANY hopes that 2011 might herald a quick fix for the city's disastrous trams project have already been dashed.The question is, after years of mismanagement and botch-ups, is anyone really surpr...

Irving Marks A ‘Satisfying’ Decade At Helm Of Citizens’ Advice Office

"Citizens’ Advice Bureau (CAB) Shetland manager Les Irving celebrated 10 years in the job last Friday."

Police Chief Backs Justice Reform

"In the interview, Mr Strang supported the concept of "restorative justice", which would make more minor offenders face up to the consequences of their actions through community-based sentences rather than brief spells behind bars."

ADR

"Edward says that rushing into a court room is seldom the most cost-effective remedy. "You need to be a lot more certain about how to find a solution," he says."