John Lande Masterclass

Integrating Mediation in the Legal Dispute System

17th May 2012

Don’t let conflict get out of hand

Call the Scottish Mediation Helpline

0131 556 8118

Training

Mediation in the Complaints Handling Process

Carolyn Hirst and Richard Walter

12th June 2012, 2pm – 5pm

Conference

Embedding ADR in the Civil Justice System

FULLY BOOKED

Contact Law Society to join waiting list

Publication

The Role of Mediation in Scottish Civil Law: Proposals

Training & Courses

CPD events across Scotland

Collaborate

May edition of Collaborate from the Scottish Mediation Network.

Who we are

We are responsible for promoting the practice of mediation and providing access to quality assured mediation services. We act as the professional body for mediators in Scotland.

Find a mediator

Search for a local mediator registered with the Scottish Mediation Register.

SMN maintains, on behalf of the Scottish Government, the register of mediators (the Scottish Mediation Register) which the European Directive on certain aspects of mediation in civil and commercial matters requires.

What is mediation?

Mediation can be a practical alternative to going to court or to a tribunal. The mediator is an independent third party who helps people to agree a solution when there is a disagreement. The mediator will help parties work out what their issues and options are, and then use those options to work out an agreement. To read more about mediation please click here

Find a mediator

Search the Scottish Mediation Register for Registered Mediators by area of speciality and geographical area. Search now

Scottish Mediation Network

The Scottish Mediation Network is a registered charity and acts as a professional body for mediators in Scotland. . The Scottish Mediation Network maintains, on behalf of the Scottish Government, the register of mediators (the Scottish Mediation Register) which the European Directive on certain aspects of mediation in civil and commercial matters requires. The Scottish Government supports the efforts of the Scottish Mediation Network to drive up standards among mediators with a view to encouraging the greater use of mediation in Scotland. . To read more about the Scottish Mediation Network click here

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24.04.2012

Annual review 2010/11

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24.04.2012

The Scotsman Newspapers ‘Beneath the Tweets’ looks at our upcoming ‘Embedding ADR in the Justice System’ Conference

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Details and sign up info for our prestigious upcoming event in partnership with The Law Society Scotland can be found here

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23.04.2012

Annual Review 2010/11

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23.04.2012

Issues with new England and Wales divorce guidelines?

The biggest shake-up of divorce in a generation is in danger of creating a two-tier system, with wealthier couples benefitting far more than less well-off couples. The warning comes as a survey of more than 6,500 divorce lawyers found that new guidelines, requiring couples to look at mediation as an alternative to using courts, were largely…

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