Author: Paula Rathjen

Marking a New Chapter: Reflections on the First CMC Academic Lecture The process of mediation hinges on trust, and last night’s inaugural CMC Academic Lecture cast a bright light on why confidentiality sits at its very heart. In a compelling address delivered by Michel Kallipetis

Money Laundering and How It Relates to Dispute Resolution Mediation at its best is fast, flexible and brilliantly human, a place where difficult conflicts can be solved without the theatre of court. In this article, Ruth Meredith shares an eye opening experience that reveals how

Why Early Resolution Matters More Than Ever: Preparing Workplaces for the New Employment Rights Landscape As the Employment Rights Bill reaches its final stage in Parliament, the landscape of workplace rights in the UK is set for one of its most significant shifts in years.

Mediation in Project Management: Bridging Worlds Project management often looks like planning, scheduling and delivery on the surface, but anyone doing the work knows it is really about people. In this piece, Joanna Jackson reflects on how mediation skills have quietly become some of the

Join Our ED&I Working Group – Help Shape the Future of Mediation The Civil Mediation Council is forming a new Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) Working Group, launching in early 2026. We are looking for passionate and thoughtful individuals from across the mediation community and

Resolving Conflict in Schools: A Report about the Impact of Peer Mediation "Peer mediation works. Anyone who has had the privilege to deliver conflict resolution training to school pupils will know what a magical and meaningful experience it can be." We are pleased to share

First Look: New Peer Mediation Report Launches on 13 November We are excited to share an early preview of the cover for the CMC National Evaluation of Peer Mediation, Resolving Conflict in Schools: Peer Mediation as a Foundation for Happier, Healthier Futures. On 13th November,

The CMC is Recruiting a Projects and Partnerships Consultant We are looking for a new team member who is organised, collaborative, and passionate about helping people work together to advance mediation. You will join a small, friendly team led by CEO Victoria Harris, who believe

CMC Leadership Change - Paul Adams to Step Down as Chief Executive After eight years as Chief Executive of the Civil Mediation Council, Paul Adams will be stepping down this autumn. In the message below, Paul shares his reflections on a period of growth, transformation,

Community Mediation Working Group – Building Connections and Sharing Insights When the CMC Community Mediation Working Group met in person last week, the focus was on connection between mediators, communities, and the systems that support them. Through lively discussion and shared experience, members explored how