Makisi v Birmingham City Council; Yosief v Same; Nagi v Same – WLR Daily

Makisi v Birmingham City Council; Yosief v Same; Nagi v Same [2011] EWCA Civ 355; [2011] WLR (D) 124

“An applicant for housing under the homelessness provisions who, on an review of a decision to refuse accommodation, had a right to make oral representations where there had been a deficiency or irregularity in the original decision, could insist on a face-to-face hearing with the reviewer at which he or his representative could make representations.”

WLR Daily, 31st March 2011

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

Please note once a case has been reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

Separation mediation plan ‘rushed and flawed’ – The Guardian

Posted April 7th, 2011 in dispute resolution, divorce, families, news by sally

“Last week the government’s independent Justice Review Panel published its interim report on the family justice system in England and Wales.”

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The Guardian, 7th April 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Public backs compulsory mediation assessments – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted April 6th, 2011 in dispute resolution, divorce, news by sally

“Two-thirds of the public support the new enforced mediation assessments being introduced for divorcing and separating couples tomorrow, according to research published by City firm Charles Russell.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 5th April 2011

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Divorce: Couples face new mediation rules and warnings – BBC News

Posted March 28th, 2011 in dispute resolution, divorce, news by sally

“Divorces in England and Wales could become quicker, less stressful and cheaper, but there are fears people will miss out on advice.”

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BBC News, 25th March 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Divorce: Mediation should help married couples split up – BBC News

Posted March 2nd, 2011 in dispute resolution, divorce, family courts, news by sally

“A major shake-up of the family court procedures in England and Wales comes into effect on 6 April 2011.”

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BBC News, 2nd March 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

More separating couples to be spared court battles – Ministry of Justice

Posted February 23rd, 2011 in dispute resolution, divorce, news by sally

“Anyone setting out to contest the terms of their separation in court will first be required to consider mediation, under a new protocol agreed with the Judiciary.”

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Ministry of Justice, 23rd February 2011

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

News release: More separating couples to be spared court battles – Ministry of Justice

Posted February 23rd, 2011 in dispute resolution, divorce, news by sally

“Anyone setting out to contest the terms of their separation in court will first be required to consider mediation, under a new protocol agreed with the Judiciary.”

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Ministry of Justice, 23rd February 2011

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Divorcing couples to go through mediation before court – BBC News

Posted February 23rd, 2011 in dispute resolution, divorce, news by sally

“Divorcing couples will be referred to mediation to sort out most disputes before they are allowed to use the courts, the government is announcing.”

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BBC News, 23rd February 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Family mediation – an alternative to courts – Ministry of Justice

Posted January 5th, 2011 in dispute resolution, divorce, news by sally

“The first working day of the year is when lawyers, marriage counsellors and family mediators report the most enquiries from people intending to separate — which has sometimes led to it being coined ‘Divorce Day’ by the media.”

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Ministry of Justice, 4th January 2011

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Will mediation replace solicitors in divorce proceedings? – BBC News

Posted December 8th, 2010 in dispute resolution, divorce, legal aid, news by sally

“Divorce can be a highly complex issue and many people going through it feel legal representation is vital. Until now, legal aid has been available to fund it, but new legislation means it will no longer be available in England and Wales.”

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BBC News, 8th December 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Justice minister calls for greater steer towards mediation – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted November 23rd, 2010 in dispute resolution, news by sally

“Individuals should play a greater role in solving their problems rather than turning to the courts, justice minister Jonathan Djanogly said last week as he set out the government’s plan to support mediation in the wake of its proposals to slash legal aid.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 22nd November 2010

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Neuberger: mediation is no substitute for justice – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted November 18th, 2010 in dispute resolution, legal aid, news by sally

“Mediation ‘cannot be a substitute for justice’, the master of the rolls warned this week, in a view that appears sharply at odds with government proposals to replace many legal aid-funded cases with alternative dispute resolution.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 18th November 2010

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

The Gordon Slynn Memorial Lecture 2010: Has mediation had its day? – Speech by Lord Neuberger

Posted November 12th, 2010 in dispute resolution, speeches by sally

The Gordon Slynn Memorial Lecture 2010: Has mediation had its day? Speech by Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, Master of the Rolls, 11th November 2010.”

Judiciary of England and Wales, 11th November 2010

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Minister proposes privacy mediation service and good-privacy kitemark – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 1st, 2010 in dispute resolution, internet, news, privacy by sally

“A UK Government minister has proposed the creation of a mediation service for people who think their right to privacy has been violated on the internet. The mediation could result in the removal of material, Ed Vaizey said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 1st November 2010

Source: www.out-law.com

Kenneth Clarke and Lord Judge: a plain-speaking verdict on life after cuts – The Guardian

Posted October 28th, 2010 in budgets, case management, dispute resolution, judiciary, news, time limits by sally

“Lord chancellor and lord chief justice share a talent for bluntness, but who is the most realistic about how the deficit will affect the legal system?”

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The Guardian, 28th October 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Lawyers to be kept out of divorce battles – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 18th, 2010 in dispute resolution, divorce, news by sally

“Lawyers will be kept out of thousands of family dispute cases every year in a shake-up of divorce laws.”

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Daily Telegraph, 18th October 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Forced mediation ‘may not serve interests of children’ – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted October 15th, 2010 in children, dispute resolution, news by sally

“Family solicitors have warned that government plans to divert private law disputes over children away from the courts and towards mediation may not lead to child-focused outcomes.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 14th October 2010

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Feuding parents could be refused legal aid unless they mediate – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 7th, 2010 in custody, dispute resolution, legal aid, news by sally

“Feuding parents could be refused legal aid in custody battles unless they try mediation first, the justice minister signalled yesterday.”

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Daily Telegraph, 7th October 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Courts should be a last resort says minister – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 20th, 2010 in arbitration, dispute resolution, news by sally

“Minister Jonathan Djanogly has said that more use should be made of mediation as an alternative to using courts in civil and family justice disputes.”

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Ministry of Justice, 20th September 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Judicial mediation in Employment Tribunal cases falls short – Law Society’s Gazette

“Mediation provided by judges in Employment Tribunal cases has failed to achieve the anticipated time and cost savings over unmediated cases, the results of a pilot scheme have revealed.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 22nd April 2010

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk