ADR

• What is the decision made in arbitration called?

  An award
• What can a decision in arbitration be challenged on?

  Irregularity in proceedings on a point of law
• What are the types of ADR methods?

  • Negotiation
  • Mediation
  • Conciliation
  • Arbitration
• What is the time allocation for a 10-mark ADR past paper question?

  18 minutes
• What is the time allocation for a 15-mark ADR past paper question?

  27 minutes
• What should you consider when creating a character for a civil dispute scenario?

  • Name of the character
  • Nature of the dispute
  • Opponent in the dispute
  • Value of money involved
• What is the best way to resolve a dispute without going to court?

  Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• What issue did Family A have with Family B?

  Family B built a shed over the boundary
• What is negotiation in the context of ADR?

  Solving the dispute with parties directly
• What are modern methods of negotiation?

  Online and DIY methods
• What is a key feature of mediation?

  It is popular in family law cases
• What case established an adverse costs order for refusing mediation?

  Dunnett v Railtrack
• What is the role of a mediator?

  To facilitate discussions without suggesting compromises
• What is required for divorcing couples before court proceedings?

  Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting
• What is conciliation in ADR?

  A third party suggests ways to settle
• What is the approach of conciliation?

  Prevention rather than cure
• What governs arbitration in the UK?

  The Arbitration Act 1996
• What is the object of arbitration according to s1 of the Arbitration Act 1996?

  Fair resolution of disputes by an impartial tribunal
• What does s15 of the Arbitration Act 1996 state about arbitrators?

  Parties agree on the number of arbitrators
• Who can be an arbitrator?

  A specialist or legal professional
• What does the Institute of Arbitrators provide?

  Trained arbitrators for major disputes