ADR

Question 1

Arbitration

Answer 1

Sole a or a tribunal 3 a’s, appointed by parties to adjudicate dispute.
Decision will be legally binding

Question 2

Mediation

Answer 2

Mediator help disputing parties reach agreement.

Outcome not binding unless terms r adopted in contract or recognised by court

Question 3

Conciliation

Answer 3

Intervention role in bringing parties together. Suggesting solutions.
Once agreed it is binding

Question 4

Civil procedure rules

Answer 4

Rule 1.4: encourages adr and help parties settle

26. 4: allow court to grant a stay for settle if 1/more parties request adr
27. 5: if party fails to do adr then can be penalised