Author: Paula Rathjen

A New Chapter for the CMC Academic Forum As her term as Chair of the CMC Academic Forum comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank Professor Jane Bryan, who has chaired the group since its very first meeting. Since chairing

Help Shape the Future of SEND Mediation The Civil Mediation Council wants to hear from anyone with a stake in SEND mediation. A new Working Group is launching this October, offering everyone the chance to help shape its purpose and priorities from the inaugural meeting

Mediation and the 1954 Act: Is the Commission's Report another missed opportunity? Disputes between landlords and tenants are common, costly and rarely straightforward. In this opinion piece, mediator Iain Travers argues that the Law Commission has missed a significant opportunity to make mediation the default

Revisions to the Acas Code: A Welcome Step for Workplace Mediation — With More to Do Acas has published a draft revised Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures, marking a meaningful step forward for workplace mediation. The Civil Mediation Council welcomes the development,

Remembering Dr Karl Mackie CBE The Civil Mediation Council is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Karl Mackie CBE, co-founder of CEDR and one of the most significant figures in the development of mediation in the United Kingdom. Karl was one of the first

When an Employment Tribunal Says "The Most Obvious Example Would Have Been Mediation" A single line from a recent Employment Tribunal judgement caught mediator Nickie Verheijen's attention. In this article she reflects on what that rare judicial observation means for workplace mediators, and why early

The Essential Ingredients of SEND Mediation: Safety, Sense and Slow Repair What does it take to mediate well in a SEND context? In this article, Nicola Cleaver draws on her experience to set out the principles and practices that underpin effective SEND mediation, from trauma-informed

Where is AI Heading? Julia Burns on First-Hand Experience and the CMC AI Survey AI is rapidly finding its way into mediation rooms, and the profession is beginning to consider what that means. Mediator Julia Burns shares a first-hand account of AI appearing uninvited in

Rewriting the Rulebook for Resolving Workplace Disputes Employment dispute resolution in the UK is at a turning point. Legislative reform, evolving workplace expectations and mounting pressure on the tribunal system are creating a rare opportunity to rethink how workplace conflict is addressed in the UK.

How to Prepare for Mediation as Counsel: Twelve Terrific Tips Mediation is now a routine part of litigation, yet the approach it calls for is meaningfully different from what barristers are trained to do in court. In this practical guide, barrister and accredited mediator Laura