It is now a year since Simple Procedure cases started to be heard in Scottish Courts. Scottish Mediation and the University of Strathclyde Mediation Clinic held a seminar to share experience of the first year, identify how things could work better and to look at opportunities for the future. We were delighted to welcome sheriffs, […]

On 6th February the Scottish Parliament Justice Committee held a round table discussion on the availability of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Scottish Mediation, Core Solutions and the Edinburgh Sheriff Court Mediation Service were all represented along with Arbitration and Advocates and Lawyers. The round table format itself highlighted a great example of how a non-binary format […]

Our Director Graham Boyack outlines how mediation skills can be a force for positive change. One of the great privileges of my work is being able to meet people who are making a positive impact by using mediation and the skills of mediation. What makes it a privilege is not only the aspect of discovering […]

Read our Director, Graham Boyack’s article on the potential peer mediation has to be transformative for the future. To view the article click here.