Mediation Week
What is Mediation Week?
What is Mediation?
What Events are taking place?
What Courts are taking part?
What is Mediation?
Mediation is a way of resolving disputes in which the parties involved aim to find solutions to a problem and settle their dispute without going to court. Mediation is a flexible process conducted confidentially in which a neutral person (the mediator) actively assists parties in working towards a negotiated agreement of a dispute or difference, with the parties in ultimate control of the decision to settle and the terms of resolution.
It is a voluntary process that can help to:
- improve communications between the people involved;
- rebuild broken relationships;
- explain issues;
- resolve misunderstandings;
- focus on finding agreed solutions.
What are the benefits of Mediation?
Mediation focuses on improving understanding and encourages communication between the people involved.
It can help those involved gain a better understanding of the issues.
The approach is constructive and based on common sense.
It produces practical solutions, avoiding the need for lengthy and costly legal action.
It provides a less hostile and intimidating atmosphere in which to solve disputes.
What types of problems can be resolved by Mediation?
Mediation can be used to solve almost any type of problem, from family and community disputes to commercial or civil actions.
For more information on mediation please see the Mediation Week Leaflet