Conciliation Flashcards
1
Q
What is conciliation?
A
Similar to mediation but councillor takes more pro-active approach
2
Q
What does the councillor in conciliation do?
A
Activity comment on process
Make suggestions for settlement
3
Q
Can legal representation be present in conciliation?
A
Yes
4
Q
What happens if an agreement is not reached in conciliation?
A
Can move to a tribunal or court
5
Q
What are the advantages of conciliation?
A
Speed and convenience
Informal
Expertise
Privacy
Pro-active
Cost
Avoids adversarial process
6
Q
What are the disadvantages of conciliation?
A
Imbalance of power
Lack of legal expertise
20% reach no agreement
Enforceability
7
Q
What are some examples of conciliation cases?
A
UBER v Uk drivers
BA v BA cabin crew
