FAQs for Mediators

This book comprises of 50 mediation practice points in the form of questions and answers.

The format comprises of the following:

QUESTION

These questions are all real questions that have arisen recently for the author. For example: Can a mediator have confidential communications with a party before a mediation and not tell the other parties?

STORY

A factual context to illustrate the question.

LAW/PRACTICE

The issues that arise are explained:

Legal - both case and statue law are referred to where relevant.
Ethical - codes of conduct are referred to if relevant
Procedural - Mediation Agreement standard clauses/codes of conduct are referred to if relevant In all cases different points of view are described and commented on.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Advice on what can/should be done in each situation is given.

KEY THEMES/WORDS

Key themes recurring in different scenario topics are highlighted such as confidentiality.
Key words recurring and are highlighted.

Checklists, flowcharts and diagrams are used extensively emphasising the practical approach and nature of the book.