Resolving Disputes Outside Of Court Heirarchy

Question 1

Alternative dispute resolution ADR

Answer 1

A way of resolving without going to court

Question 2

Negotiation

Answer 2

A lawyer discusses the issues in dispute with another part or their lawyers with a view to reach an agreement

Question 3

Mediation

Answer 3

A method of resolving disputes in civil cases where a neutral mediation is instructed to help the parties reach a compromise

Question 4

Conciliation

Answer 4

Similar to mediation but they mediation can propose compromises and agreement

Question 5

Arbitration

Answer 5

Independent third party arbitrator, hears parties arguments in civil dispute and gives final decision

Question 6

Tribunals

Answer 6

Where decision is made in specific areas of law by a legally qualified tribunal judge who may be assisted by 2 experts

Question 7

First tier tribunal

Answer 7

One of 7 tribunals which hears initial claims. Appeals are made in upper tribunal