(I put the case for a compulsory mediation information and assessment meeting in a separate article). (compass-resolution.com)
The government should pay for all family mediation information assessment meetings (MIAMs) for 12 months, and increase fees paid to mediators and solicitors, a major report into mediation has concluded. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
Building on the court small claims mediation service, ACAS in employment cases, mediation information assessment meeting and financial dispute resolution hearings in family cases, as well as short preliminary hearings in the small claims track, the idea is that negotiating will be part of the new Court process, with a trial being the last step. (newlawjournal.co.uk)