MEDIATION LAW
European Code of Conduct on Mediation
This is the Code of Conduct under which David Cornes mediates. It was launched on 2 July 2004 >>
European Union Mediation Directive (Cross-Border Mediation)
Adopted by the European Parliament on 23 April 2008. It was published in the Official Journal on 24 May 2008 and came into force 20 days later. It will have to be transposed into the national laws of the Member States including the UK. The transposition period for the Directive is 21 May 2011, with the exception of the provision concerning information on competent courts and authorities, where the transposition date is 21 November 2010. Denmark is the only Member State that has opted out of the Directive >>
See also the Press Release from Brussels >>
Implementation of the EU Mediation Directive:
In England & Wales by:
The Cross-Border Mediation (EU Directive) Regulations 2011 (2011 No. 1133) - effective 20 May 2011 (also includes amendments to limitation and prescription periods for England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) ››
The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2011 (2011 SI No. 88 (L.1)) - effective 6 April 2011 ››
In Scotland by:
The Cross-Border Mediation (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (2011 SSI No. 234) – effective 6 April 2011 ››
In Northern Ireland by:
The Cross-Border Mediation Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (2011 NISR No. 157) – effective 18 April 2011 ››
The Rules of the Court of Judicature (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) 2011 (2011 NISR No. 62) – effective 25 March 2011 ››
The County Court (Amendment) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2011 (2011 NISR No. 58) – effective 25 March 2011 ››
Practice Direction & Pre - Action Protocols
These court procedures require the parties to consider resolving their disputes by alternative dispute resolution >>
Technology and Construction Court Guide
Cases that relate to mediation can be searched as follows: