Links


We provide here a selection of useful and relevant websites relating to the mediation sector. We accept no responsibility for links to external websites. Please see our Legal section for further information.
BERR Resolving Disputes
http://www.berr.gov.uk/employment/Resolv...
This site outlines the legislative context for dispute resolution and includes the Gibbons Review of the dispute resolution regs.
Ministry of Justice: Alternative Dispute Resolution
http://www.justice.gov.uk/whatwedo/alter...
ADR Now
http://www.adrnow.org.uk/go/Default.html

The Advice Services Alliance site on Alternative dispute resolution – options for resolving disputes without going to court. A comprehensive site covering a range of ADR options.

Community Legal Services: Alternatives to Court leaflet
http://www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk/m...
Health & Safety Executive: Management standards for tackling stress at work
http://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/standards/i...

Outlines 5 key themes to address including ‘Relationships - Includes promoting positive working to avoid conflict and dealing with unacceptable behaviour.’

Equality & Human Rights Commission
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/Pa...
Equality & Human Rights Commission
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/Pa...
The Gender Trust
http://www.gendertrust.org.uk/
Supporting all those affected by gender identity issues.
Government Equalities Office
http://www.equalities.gov.uk/index.htm
Press for Change
http://www.pfc.org.uk/
Campaigning for respect and equality for all trans people.
RADAR
http://www.radar.org.uk/radarwebsite/
The UK´s largest disability campaigning network.
Stonewall
http://www.stonewall.org.uk/
Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals.
The British Dyslexia Association
http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/index.html
Mental Health Foundation
http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/welcome/
Civil Mediation Council
http://www.civilmediation.org/index.php

Aims to represent and promote mediation services, developing its use and application. The council manages a scheme for the accreditation of mediation providers. Largely solicitor mediators and legal firms offering civil & commercial mediation.

National Mediation Helpline
http://www.nationalmediationhelpline.com...
Solicitor´s Regulation Authority: Civil & Commercial Mediation Accreditation Scheme
http://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/accredi...
SRA´s scheme to manage mediation standards within the legal professional.
CJC ADR Answerbank
http://www.adr.civiljusticecouncil.gov.u...

The Civil Justice Council´s website which seeks to provide information supporting the use of ADR within the civil justice system.

The Bar Council - find a mediator
http://www.barcouncil.org.uk/about/find-...
Standing Conference of Mediation Advocates
http://www.mediationadvocates.org.uk/
The SCMA provides resources and training to assist those who represent parties at mediation.
Legal Services Commission Mediation Quality Mark
http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/...
The LSC´s quality mark for family and community mediation providers.
Family Mediators Association
http://www.thefma.co.uk/
NHS Direct - Complaints about health services
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/art...
Disability Conciliation Service
http://www.dcs-gb.org/
Home Office - Restorative Justice
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime-victi...
Restorative Justice Consortium
http://www.restorativejustice.org.uk/?We...
Restorative Justice On-line
http://www.restorativejustice.org/
MEDAL - The International Mediation Services Alliance
http://www.medal-mediation.com/About.htm...
Mediate.com
http://www.mediate.com/
A vast and busy website claiming to be the most visited mediation site in the world.