Author: Paula Rathjen

Highly Commended Entries from CMC Student Competition ‘Mediation Matters’ Congratulations and thank you to all students who took part in the CMC Student competition! We are delighted to showcase not only the winning entry but also the highly commended entries the judges have selected. All

Government Commissioned Report Highlights Need for More Mediation Research for Medical Disputes The Nuffield Council on Bioethics recently presented its independent review 'Disagreements in the Care of Critically Ill Children' to the UK Parliament. Delving into the causes, impacts, and resolution mechanisms of disputes between

Meet Ben Harper - The Importance of Emotional Literacy Meet Ben Harper, National Peer Mediation Coordinator at Quakers Britain, in this interview with CMC programme manager Victoria Harris. Ben's journey in education and community work shaped his commitment to addressing inequality in the classroom and

Mediation Settlements: How Binding Are They? BY CHARLIE WOODS A recent court case in New South Wales, Australia, revolved around the validity of a settlement agreement, forged after an intensive day-long mediation. The parties had deliberately excluded their legal representatives from the mediation process, so

CMC Conference 2023 - Day 2: Review by Ben Harper Discover Ben Harper's insightful review of Day 2 at the CMC conference 2023, covering diverse topics from restorative schools to peace building in Sudan. Ben is the new National Peer Mediation Co-ordinator at Quakers in

CMC Conference 2023 - Day 1: Review by Giselle Green Mediator Giselle Green shares her experiences from the CMC conference 2023. "This was my first CMC annual conference," she says "and it certainly lived up to its billing of 'Insight and Innovation', touching on so

Musings of a Newly Qualified Mediator: Leap of Faith or a Fresh Approach? Is employing newly qualified mediators a leap of faith for law firms, wonders mediator Phillip Selby in this article. He examines the evolving legal landscape in the UK and emphasises the potential

Calm Connect 2023: A Voice, a Choice, a Chance for Change. We are delighted to share an insightful review of Calm Connect 2023, written by Calm Mediation's new CEO Ed Proctor. The outstanding event featured expert speakers from criminal justice, education, health and local government,

The Art of Handling Difficult Meetings: Essential Skills for Healthcare Professionals Working with Parents Many healthcare professionals can feel nervous or stressed at the prospect of difficult meetings with parents, families and carers. Difficult meetings can bring out the vulnerability in us all. Using simple