What is the Civil Mediation Council?
Quick Navigation Quick Navigation Set up in the early 2000’s, the Civil Mediation Council (CMC) was established to become a voice for both civil and commercial mediation in the United Kingdom and in 2017 the Professional Mediators Association (PMA) was incorporated into the CMC. The PMA was set up to be a recognised body that […]
What Methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) are there?
Quick Navigation Quick Navigation When it comes to disputes, often people are misinformed or unaware that there are multiple options in regard to reaching a settlement / agreement. This resource, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), explains all of the different methods of ADR that can be utilised. Dispute Resolution encompasses a range of options for the […]
The College of Mediators
Quick Navigation Quick Navigation What is the College of Mediators? The college of mediators is an independent regulatory membership body for all types of mediation including family, civil, disability, workplace and community just to name a few. The college of mediators is also one of 5 national family mediation organisations in the UK, with the overriding […]
The Ministry of Justice
Quick Navigation Quick Navigation The Ministry of Justice, one of the government’s largest departments, has a staff of approximately 70,000 and an annual budget of £9 billion. Millions of UK citizens, including those employing mediation services in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and surrounding areas, use its facilities every year. It is responsible for more than five hundred […]
What is Support Through Court ?
Quick Navigation Quick Navigation Support Through Court, previously known as The Personal Support Unit, was set up in 2001 after it was noticed that people without legal representation trying to navigate the court and legal system alone, were left helpless without any advice or support regarding the court system. The charity aims to support people […]
Wheelchair access and disability mediation
Quick Navigation Quick Navigation Wheelchair access to businesses and services continues to be a very real problem for people with disabilities. It limits life choices, restricts access to the community and confers the status of second class citizens on many within the disability community. If you experience access discrimination, being informed about the options for […]
Guide dog refusals and your rights
Quick Navigation Quick Navigation This article looks at the impacts and issues surrounding guide dog refusal: the distress caused when a person with a disability is refused access, your legal rights under these circumstances, and the increasing use of mediation as a cost-effective means of addressing these instances of discrimination. When you are denied access […]
Mediation and the nine equality characteristics
Quick Navigation Quick Navigation The Equality Act 2010 provides a legal framework ‘to protect the rights of individuals, and advance equality of opportunity for all’. The act combines and strengthens earlier legislation to provide an anti-discrimination law which protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and more equal society. The nine main characteristics protected by […]