Tony Allen (1940-2020): Mediation Law and Civil Practice, Kartoniert / Broschiert

Blurb

'Here you have all you need to know and more. this textbook will become the ADR bible. I unreservedly recommend it.'
The Rt Hon Sir Alan Ward*

Mediation Law and Civil Practice examines the position of mediation within the civil justice system in England and Wales, providing an essential read for mediators, mediation providers, lawyers, judges, academics and students. The book traces the evolution of the relationship between the courts and mediation, discussing all the significant judgments relating to mediation over the last 30 years as well as exploring the key concepts at the heart of mediation and all the latest developments.

The Third Edition :

• Discusses the impact of Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil and the consequent CPR changes in force as from 1 October 2024 on mediation and civil justice in England & Wales
• Includes new content on:
• The latest Ministry of Justice initiatives in promoting mediation
• The differences between mediation and neutral evaluation
• Mediator ethics
• The future of mediation in English civil justice
• Provides an update on proposed reforms to the Pre-Action Protocols over requiring use of mediation
• Fully updated caselaw, including significant post-Churchill decisions such as Northamber v Genee World; Heyes v Holt; and Invenia v Hudson
• A review of how mediation has become integrated into civil practice over the last 35 years and the relationship between mediation, academic theory, statute, caselaw and court rules

The book also challenges the status quo by casting doubt on some decisions and generates alternative thinking around current law and practice.

This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Mediation online service.

*From the Foreword to the 1st edition