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Inheritance disputes – how mediation can resolve and reconcile
3rd June 2020
"When families are at war the opposite side becomes the devil incarnate. But the beauty of mediation is that the process can be transformative. Sometimes shattered relationships can be rebuilt." Mediator Alistair Pye at IPOS Mediation speaks about his experiences mediating in inheritance disputes.Read more
Can, and should, the courts force parties into ADR?
11th May 2020
Mediation is designed to be a voluntary process that requires all participants to be willing to reach a settlement. But are there situations where courts could or even should force unwilling parties to mediate? This article written by mediator Charles Gordon examines recent cases in which the courts made decisions regarding alternative dispute resolution.
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Mediate before you litigate!
29th April 2020
"Mediate before you litigate!" demands Tom Thomas ODE, the Deputy Chair of the Civil Mediation Council, in this interesting article. While many peoples the first urge might be to take their dispute to court, this often costs the disputants a lot of time, energy and productivity. They are faced with high litigation costs while the underlying issues remain unresolved.Read more
National Mediation Awards
27th April 2020
In our uncertain world, mediation has never been more important. Together with the College of Mediators, we are delighted to recognise and showcase the talent available and launch the National Mediation Awards 2020.Read more
Results – CMC Board Election 2020
7th April 2020
The election for two new CMC board members closed on Monday, 30th March and the results have now been independently verified.Read more
Coronavirus – A Letter from the CMC Chair to Members
31st March 2020
It goes without saying that we currently find ourselves in extremely difficult times with unwelcome constraints, both personally and professionally. The mediation community is no exception.Read more
2020 Election to CMC Board of Directors
16th March 2020
Voting opens today (16 March) for the 2020 election to the CMC Board of Directors.Read more
Nominations Open for Election to CMC Board
25th February 2020
Nominations for election to CMC Board can be made until 6th March.Read more
Sir David Foskett’s Address to the Standing Conference of Mediation Advocates
4th December 2019
Sir David Foskett, Chair of the CMC, was pleased to be asked to deliver an address to the Standing Conference of Mediation Avocates on 3rd December 2019. The text of his address is below.Read more
Mediation Awareness Week
10th October 2019
Sir David Foskett's introduction to London Mediators' Day 2019, which launched Mediation Awareness Week. Read more
CMC Annual Conference 2019 – Tickets Sold Out
7th October 2019
Tickets for the CMC's Annual Conference are now sold out. If you would like to add your name to the waiting list in case a ticket becomes available, please e-mail events@civilmediation.org. Read more
The Singapore Convention
23rd September 2019
The CMC believes that the UK should become a party to the Singapore Convention, to support the settlement of international disputes without recourse to litigation.Read more
Resolving Conflict – Putting Mediation First – 3rd October 2019
1st July 2019
Join us on 3rd October at the Bank of England as an experienced speaker line-up explores real solutions to resolving conflict in the workplace. Read more
CMC Chair Gives Lecture In New Mexico
1st July 2019
Sir David Foskett, CMC Chair, was recently invited to talk to the New Mexico First Judicial Bar Association in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the invitation of New Mexico Supreme Court Justice David Thomson. Read more
Trade Stand and Sponsorship Opportunities – CMC Conference – 6th November 2019
28th June 2019
Details of sponsorship & trade stand opportunities for the CMC's conference on 6th November have been released.Read more
Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Mediation
24th June 2019
Together with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL), and the Motor Accidents Solicitors’ Society, the CMC is pleased to announce the launch of the AFM Register of Mediators.Read more
CMC Welcomes Sir David Foskett
7th June 2019
The CMC board and members were pleased to welcome Sir David Foskett as the CMC's new chair this week. Read more
Civil Mediation Council Appoints New Chair
31st May 2019
The Civil Mediation Council (CMC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Sir David Foskett as its next Chair.Read more
Register of SEND Mediators
14th December 2018
Special Educational Needs and Disability Mediation Standards – a joint project of the College of Mediators and Civil Mediation Council. .Read more
CMC Consultation: Mentoring, Peer Review and Reflective Practice
8th December 2018
For the last few years, discussions have taken place about whether civil and commercial mediators should have, or be required to have supervisors, mentors or practice consultants.Read more
CMC AGM
15th November 2018
The CMC's AGM takes place on Wednesday 5 December 2018 at 17.00 at the International Dispute Resolution Centre, 70 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1EU. If you are a CMC member and would like to attend, please e-mail secretariat@civilmediation.orgRead more
Membership Consultations
15th November 2018
The CMC's CEO, Paul Adams, is consulting members about the future direction of the CMC. In order to hear the views of as many people who want to give them, Paul is conducting a number of consultations in small groups via video conference in the w/c 3rd December. Read more
National Mediation Awards
31st October 2018
The National Mediation Awards took place in Mediation Awareness Week, in early October. The event, which the CMC jointly hosted with the College of Mediators, proved to be a fantastic celebration of excellence across all mediation sectors.Read more
David Richbell
28th September 2018
David Richbell, mediator, trainer and mentor and CMC Director died on 25th September 2018.David had an illustrious mediation career and gave much to the mediation community in the UK and further afield.
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Save Time, Save Money, Save Stress: Resolving Conflict at Work (Cardiff, 21 November)
20th September 2018
The CMC Workplace and Employment group invite you to join us at Cardiff Metropolitan University to share insights into how to make mediation approaches the default option in workplace and employment disputes.Read more
Save Time, Save Money, Save Stress: Resolving Conflict at Work (Newcastle, 16 October)
20th September 2018
Acas and the Civil Mediation Council are delighted to invite you to join us at Trinity Chambers on the quayside to hear leading speakers share their unique experiences of mediation when dealing with conflict in the workplace.Read more
National Mediation Awards (London, 9 October)
21st August 2018
The National Mediation Awards 2018 takes place on 9th October 2018 and nominations are now open. The awards celebrate excellence in mediation. Read more
Written Evidence to Women and Equalities Committee
21st August 2018
The CMC has submitted written evidence to parliament’s Women and Equalities Committee’s Inquiry in to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace on the question of ‘The advantages and disadvantages of using non-disclosure agreements in sexual harassment cases, including how inappropriate use of such agreements might be tackled’. Read more
SEND Mediation
21st August 2018
The CMC and the College of Mediators, supported by the Department of Education, operate a joint SEND accreditation scheme which sets professional standards for SEND mediators.Read more
Mediation Awareness Week
21st August 2018
Mediation Awareness Week takes place from 6 – 12 October 2018. Mediators are encouraged to organise events that increase the public’s awareness of mediation; these are promoted on the MAW’s website for a small fee. Read more