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Training provided for the Judicial Institute for Scotland on the effective use of mediation in court actions. This was triggered by the new Simple Procedure rules, brought in by the Act of Sederunt (Simple Procedure) 2016, which require sheriffs to ensure that proper consideration is given to alternative dispute resolution in civil claims of up to £5,000
Layman's description
Training for sheriffs in the effective use of mediation
Key findings
The seminars were based on University of Strathclyde Mediation Clinic's experience of providing mediation in small claims. The author also drafted written guidance for sheriffs, entitled 'The Effective Use of Mediation in Court Actions'.
| Short title | Sheriff Training |
|---|---|
| Status | Finished |
| Effective start/end date | 1/09/16 → 1/03/17 |
Keywords
- Simple Procedure, Alternative Dispute Resolution, judicial training, Judicial Institute for Scotland
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Simple Procedure Mediation Service to Sheriff Courts
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Project: Knowledge Exchange (Services/Consultancy)
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