Upcoming CMC Conference
Upcoming CMC Conference The annual CMC conference will take place on the afternoons of 10 & 11 November as an online event accessible to all. It is the first co-conference with the College of Mediators and has the
The CMC aim to promote the
resolution of conflict and
disputes through mediation
The CMC is a charity providing
access to trusted and
vetted mediators
The CMC believe that the whole
of society will benefit from the
greater use of mediation
What is mediation and how can it help me?
Mediation helps those in dispute communicate about the issues of concern to them, and helps participants find solutions that are acceptable to everybody involved.
How does mediation work?
Parties in dispute try to negotiate an agreeable settlement with the help of an impartial third person, who mediates between them. The mediator assists the parties through a discussion process with the objective of helping them find that settlement at the end.
Prevent misunderstanding escalating into costly disputes. Mediators can work with you to to help navigate through interpersonal conflict between individuals or within a team.
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Community
Mediators quickly and constructively address disputes involving neighbours, family members, young people, or groups of people where each side is willing to participate.
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Civil & Commercial
Dispute resolution can successfully settle issues such as; contractual infringements, defamation, copyright and intellectual property rights and much more.
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Education
Mediation can help parents, young people and local authorities reach agreements. These can be between young people themselves through peer mediation or about arrangements for those with special educational needs.
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Family
Helping families in conflict, especially those divorcing or separating. It reduces conflict, and your family stays in control of arrangements over children, property and finance.
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Who are the CMC?
The CMC is a charity that aims to promote the resolution of conflicts and disputes by encouraging the use of mediation and other dispute resolution techniques and methods and to advance the education of the public in matters related to this.
We are the recognised authority in the country for all matters related to civil, commercial, workplace and other non-family mediation cases.
Success Stories
No matter the dispute, we want to help you come to an agreement. So here is some of our many success stories of resolution through mediation.
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Latest News
The CMC’s Response to the CJC report ‘Compulsory ADR’
Press release – The Civil Mediation Council’s Response to the Civil Justice Council’s report ‘Compulsory ADR’ Do you remember the 2004 Halsey case that concluded parties could not be compelled by courts to take
Find a Mediator
Welcome to the Civil Mediation Council’s search facility where you can find professional mediators. All mediators listed here have completed recognised training courses, abide by a recognised Code of Practice, are appropriately insured, undertake annual continuous professional development and offer access to a complaints service if necessary, and so will provide you with an assured dispute resolution service.