Articles on Policy
Core is regularly recognised in the press, and is also involved in policy development, commenting on proposals from and giving evidence to government decision makers.
Some of our articles on policy:
'Keeping it Civil' - John Sturrock looks at the need for a return to civility in public life, in an article published in Holyrood Magazine on 28 March 2011.
'Preventative Spending and Collaboration' - Charlie Woods and John Sturrock argue for the use of mediation as "preventative spending" in a Business 7 article, published on the 18th of January 2011.
'Invest now, Save later' - article, published in Policy Review magazine in November 2010, in which John Sturrock and Charlie Woods argue that businesses should take advantage of cost savings offered by mediation.
'Judging Alternatives to Courts' - article by John Sturrock published in the Scotsman on 28th June 2010, looking at the role of litigation, and the courts, in resolving disputes.
'The Role of Mediation in a Modern Civil Justice System' - article by John Sturrock published in the Scots Law Times on 25th June 2010, considering mediation in the civil justice system.
'We All Have a Part to Play in Coalition’s Success... Or Failure' - Article by John Sturrock looking at the reaction to the new coalition government, published in the Scotsman on 1st June 2010
'New Protocol for Resolving Devolution Conflicts Slips in Under Radar' - article by John Sturrock published in the Scotsman on 8th April 2010. It looks at the Protocol for Avoidance and Resolution of Disputes, which is designed to provide a framework for addressing and resolving differences and disagreements among the four governments
'Common Ground in Politics?' - letter by John Sturrock published in the Times on 6th February 2010, arguing that constructive engagement rather than adversarial debate is the way forward in politics.
'How President Gets to Yes' - article by John Sturrock published in the Scotsman on 27th July 2009. The article discusses the three stages found in many difficult situations.
'Mediation for Business' - the Holyrood Magazine published a letter by John Sturrock on the forthcoming Arbitration Bill on 23rd February 2009
'Why Getting to Yes is the most Vital Journey We Face' - article by John Sturrock published in the Scotsman on 10th April 2008
'Changing System is an Exciting Project' - Article by John Sturrock published in the Scotsman on 11th February 2008, looking at the consultation paper issued by the Scottish Civil Courts Review group, in the context of dispute resolution in Scotland.
'A Welcome Break From All The Party Politics' - feature in the Scotsman supplement (back page) on 'Scotland Ten Years On' conference
'Holyrood Sees the Court Alternatives' - Article by Pamela Lyall looking at the first debates in the Scottish Parliament on alternative dispute resolution, published in the Scotsman on 5th November 2007
'Why World May be Ready for a New Edinburgh Conversation' - Article by John Sturrock considering whether Edinburgh could act as a setting for discussions on international issues, published in the Scotsman on 30th October 2007
'Three Examples of Changing Law' - Article by John Sturrock published in the Scotsman on 10th September 2007, looking at three examples exemplifying the changing environment in which the judicial system and lawyers are now operating
'We Need New Ways to Discuss our Future' - article by John Sturrock published in the Scotsman on 20th August 2007, considering the impact of the Office of Fair Trading's proposals for significant changes in the way in which legal services are delivered in Scotland.
'Smoothing the Way to an Amicable Split' - Article by John Sturrock offering an opinion on negotiations between the Scottish and UK governments over new constitutional arrangements, published in the Scotsman on 20th February 2007