CIArb Mediation workshop 25 March 2011
This workshop will be lead by Sue Banwell-Moore LLB MCIArb, assisted by Glyn Matthews. Both are mediators with very extensive mediating experience. More...
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MEDIATION: SEIZING THE MOMENT—CMC CONFERENCE MAY 2011
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Reform of the civil justice system in the courts in England and Wales consultation.
On 29 March 2011, the Ministry of Justice launched a consultation setting out proposals to reform the civil justice system in the courts in England and Wales. A copy of the consultation document 'Solving disputes in the county courts: creating a simpler, quicker and more proportionate system' and details of how to respond can be found on their website: http://www.justice.gov.uk/consultations/solving-disputes-county-court.htm
The consultation seeks views on:
- The prevention of cost escalation in civil disputes
- The role of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
- Restoring the authority of the judgment order
- Improving the debt recovery and enforcement processes
- The appropriate levels at which civil work should be dealt with.
The proposals are intended to contribute significantly to the Government's plans to tackle the compensation culture, restore proportionality in costs for court users (particularly businesses) and promote quicker, cheaper alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.
The closing date for responses is 30 June 2011 and responses can be submitted using the online questionnaire, by email or post. If you have any questions about the consultation, please contact: civiltj@justice.gsi.gov.uk.
The Ministry of Justice has also published the Government response to the consultation on implementing a package of reform of civil litigation funding and costs recommended by Lord Justice Jackson. A copy of the response document 'Reforming Civil Litigation Funding and Costs in England and Wales - Implementing Lord Justice Jackson's Recommendations: The Government Response' is available on the website: http://www.justice.gov.uk/consultations/jackson-review-151110.htm
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