Civil Mediation Council (CMC)

"I would encourage everyone to participate in the Audit so that we can all benefit from the richest data possible," said CMC Chair Kelly Stricklin-Coutinho about the CEDR Mediation Audit. "The CEDR Mediation Audit is a very valuable tool for all of us to better understand how mediation in the civil and commercial market is working in practice. This is a particularly important period to gather full data, in order to see whether anticipated changes in the mediation market following Churchill and the changes to the CPR are already happening." Have you participated in the survey? Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) is currently conducting its 11th Audit in collaboration with the CMC, gathering insights from civil and commercial mediators on key issues shaping the profession. The survey explores market trends, mediator experiences, and opinions on both current challenges and new opportunities in the field. Participate in the survey: https://lnkd.in/eBK6cU-M #mediation #disputeresolution #survey #audit #data #progress #research

Eagle eyed mediators may have spotted the further update to the Civil Procedure Rules this week. The changes that were made immediately following the case of Churchill were to add the power for the court to order or encourage parties to engage in dispute resolution. This has already been added in to the overriding objective and to Parts 28 and 29 of the CPR, which concern Fast Track, Intermediate Track and Multi Track cases. The new set of changes adds the power for the court to order or encourage parties to engage in dispute resolution in to Parts 58 and 59 of the CPR, which concern the Commercial Court and the Circuit Commercial Courts respectively. These changes explicitly confirm the impact of Churchill for commercial disputes. Read the full Amendments: https://lnkd.in/dQvDT9bB #mediation #disputeresolution #CivilProcedureRules #CPR #Churchill #civiljustice #commercialcourt

Don’t miss the Young Mediators Group's first webinar of the year, featuring CMC Chair Kelly Stricklin-Coutinho. Kelly will share insights into her experience with mediation, including her involvement as Counsel to the CMC, CEDR, and CiArb in the landmark case Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil, as well as her role as CMC Chair. The session will conclude with a Q&A, offering a unique opportunity to engage with Kelly and explore her perspectives on mediation. Sign up for the free event at 12.30pm on 13 February: https://lnkd.in/dDUcVEWF #webinar #free #mediation #chair #expertise #experience #conversation #disputeresolution

The Lady Chief Justice delivered a significant speech to the BIICL (British Institute of International and Comparative Law) this week, highlighting the evolving role of mediation in dispute resolution in light of the Singapore Convention. Emphasising the importance of the rule of law, she discussed the potential for the Singapore Convention to enhance global legal frameworks while fostering cooperation between litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Her insights reinforce the need for legal advancements to meet the demands of an increasingly interconnected world. Kelly Stricklin-Coutinho, Chair of the Civil Mediation Council, commented: "Mediation working together with litigation and arbitration is essential to supporting the full development of England and Wales as a leading global centre for dispute resolution. It will lead to better outcomes for parties to those disputes, both domestically and internationally." In her lecture Lady Justice Carr highlighted how the CMC and other bodies are already performing essential functions, such as maintaining professional and ethical standards for mediators. She also suggested that its scope might need to be broadened to align with the growing demands of international mediation. Read the full lecture: https://lnkd.in/dNBN6zSY #civiljustice #mediation #disputeresolution #litigation #arbitration #workingtogether #collaboration #ruleoflaw

Did you know that the Civil Mediation Council has a Working Group for Peer Mediation? Established just two years ago, it now includes 59 members dedicated to delivering Peer Mediation training in schools. At the January meeting, members shared ideas, celebrated the winner of the Peer Mediation Award at The National Mediation Awards 2024, and discussed the ongoing National Evaluation Project. Together, they are working to expand the reach of peer mediation in schools across the UK. Read the review: https://lnkd.in/d2s93A3N #PeerMediation #mediation #students #nextgeneration #futuregeneration #conflictresolution #communication #peacebuilding

The CMC Workplace Mediation Working Group met in early January to discuss initiatives for 2025. Advocating for mediation within Local Authorities was a key item and the group are planning an event this Spring to look at how mediation can support councils with employee relations and more widely. Working in Partnership with Acas, the CIPD and other key stakeholders, the group are using their remit to influence how organisations approach disputes in the workplace. The group will be arranging a round table discussion later this year to look at topics to include the grievance process, the impact of upcoming employment legislation and how early resolution of disputes can be better embedded into workplace culture. Our thanks to all those who are volunteering their time with this group led by Dionne Dury and Camilla Palmer KC (Hon). With backlogs at the employment tribunal resulting a two year wait for a tribunal hearing in some cases, mediation can support prevention and resolution of disputes meaning that for many the cost and misery of litigation can be avoided. #workplace #employment #mediation #workinggroup #initiative #agenda #support #volunteers

Want to deepen your mediation knowledge? The CMC Book Club is here to help with thoughtful reviews of mediation books our members loved. The latest review is by Nancy Radford who delves into the 2nd edition of Michael Lang's 'Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution.' If you're looking for insightful reading to deepen your understanding of conflict resolution, be sure to check out the Book Club reviews: https://lnkd.in/dbhqRA6j #BookClub #knowledge #mediation #disputeresolution #reflectivepractice #reading #books #community

Anthony Davis and Trevor Fifield of By Personal Touch will be hosting an exclusive webinar for members of the CMC, College of Mediators, and Family Mediation Council . The webinar outlines practical ways to simplify your daily workload while growing your practice. This session will explore how smart automation can handle routine tasks like client interactions, sessions, and reminders, helping you save hours each day. It will also cover efficient ways to manage cases, documents, and communications securely, and how to create key documents with just a few clicks, eliminating manual paperwork. If you are a member of the CMC, College, or FMC, join us at 1pm on 13 February for this free event: https://lnkd.in/dwUCTb_5 #webinar #mediation #disputeresolution #workload #streamlining #membersonly

Are you interested in post graduate courses or research at post graduate level on the subject of mediation? Why not attend the CMC’s Academic Forum taking place online 1pm-2pm on 30 January. Chaired by Professor Jane Bryan from the University of Warwick, this group has over 70 members representing some 30 Higher Education Institutions. At the next Forum you will have the opportunity to hear from Professor Pablo Cortes from the University of Leicester, PhD researcher at the Newcastle University Zora Kizilyurek and Dr Anna Howard from UCL. https://lnkd.in/ddgGN9Sj #AcademicForum #academia #nextgeneration #research #mediation #disputeresolution #postgraduate

The CMC Membership Consultation is now closed, and we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all members who took the time to share their thoughts, ideas, and feedback. We greatly value your input and will carefully consider all responses as part of our ongoing strategic review. The CMC Board will be meeting later this month to further shape the 2025 strategy. #MembershipConsultation #stategy #review #membership #mediation #future #nextgeneration