Author: Paula Rathjen

Breaking the Cycle - Insights from the Restorative Justice Council Conference The Restorative Justice Council's conference 'Breaking the Cycle' explored critical themes such as the role of restorative practices in addressing the school-to-prison pipeline, the impact of school exclusion, and the importance of community trust.

Mediating Climate Change Disputes: Navigating Scope 3 Effects and International Law Implementation in Energy Transition Projects In his latest article, Philip Corsano explores the role of mediation in resolving climate change disputes. By bridging gaps between international legal standards and domestic law, mediation offers a

Dionne Dury Joins Acas Roundtable Discussing 5 Year Strategy Dionne Dury, Chair of the CMC Workplace Mediation Group, was asked to take part in an ACAS roundtable on the organisation's five year strategy last week. "It was a pleasure to share views, on behalf of

Speak to Me - Irish High Court Rules on Duty to Advise on Mediation In a recent ruling, the High Court of Ireland imposed a costs penalty for a solicitor's failure to comply with the duty to advise clients about mediation. Bill Holohan's article on

Mediation and AI: Revolutionising Dispute Resolution in the Digital Age As artificial intelligence grows more complex and widespread, it generates new types of disputes, such as those related to intellectual property and data privacy. Dr Renu Raj and Adamya Raj believe that integrating AI into

Amending the CPR to Accommodate the Impact of Churchill BY TONY ALLEN The case of Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil overruled the earlier Halsey decision, allowing courts to mandate that parties explore Alternative Dispute Resolution. CEDR's Tony Allen explains the recent amendments made to the Civil

CMC Conference 2024 'A Broader Reach' Tickets Available! It's time to get your CMC Conference tickets! The members-only earlybird sale has ended and tickets are now available for everyone. This year we have a special discount for academic and community mediation staff*, students* and community

Calm Down Any Person by Ignoring What They Say Arguments are inevitable in human interaction, often fuelled by miscommunication and unmet emotional needs. Mediator Douglas Noll says that "active listening is a 1950s skill that has never worked and never will work to de-escalate strong