Links


We provide here a selection of websites relevant to the mediation sector. We accept no responsibility for links to external websites. Please see our Legal section for further information.
BIS Resolving Disputes
http://www.berr.gov.uk/employment/Resolv...
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 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/about/alternat...
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/
Employers Forum on Beleif
http://www.efrb.org.uk/index.html
Employing Older Workers - Business Link
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/act...
Equality & Human Rights Commission
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/
The Gender Trust
http://www.gendertrust.org.uk/
Supporting all those affected by gender identity issues.
Government Equalities Office
http://www.equalities.gov.uk/
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/
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...
The Law Society: Civil & Commercial Mediation Accreditation Scheme
http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/productsand...
The Law Society´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/
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.