It has long been a truism in this country that the ordinary citizen cannot seek justice because they cannot afford it, writes Terence Cosgrave And now a
Mediation is globally recognized as an effective dispute resolution mechanism. A trained mediator can assist apparently diametrically opposed parties in finding a resolution that avoids.
MOJ is, however, currently consulting on the scope of the first ever mandatory requirement on parties to participate in mediation as part of the litigation process. This article will provide an overview of the steps a party ought to take before issuing a claim in England.