International News
Core is always interested in, and is frequently involved with, international events and issues relating to mediation.
Our active involvement with Mediators Beyond Borders, the International Academy of Mediators, the International Mediation Institute, the American Bar Association and the Civil Mediation Council gives us ready access to current developments across the globe. (See our links page for details of other relevant organisations)
For some more information:
The Australian Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011 encourages parties to take 'genuine steps' to resolve their disputes before commencing certain court proceedings - read more here.
'The Walk from 'No' to 'Yes' - a super 20 minute TED presentation on The Third Side and the Middle East peace process by our friend and inspiration, William Ury.
Report on the September 2009 London conference of the International Academy of Mediators
'Negotiation guru brings some fresh ideas to the table' - article about William Ury published in the Scotsman on 1st June 2009
'Civil and Commercial Mediation – a Scottish perspective' - John Sturrock’s address to the Civil Mediation Council National Conference in London in May 2009, published in the IBA Mediation Newsletter October 2009
'A form of speech therapy' - article on mediation in conflict situations, including an interview with Ken Cloke.
Article from May 2008 on the New European Directive on Mediation
Report from February 2008 on the first Congress of the Mediators Beyond Borders