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Alternative methods of dispute resolution. * Alternative to court cases. * Information stays out of public eye * Cheaper * Quicker Encouraging ADR * 90's encouragement of ADR * E.g. Woolf reforms, CPR allow stay of proceedings so parties can try ADR * 1996 scheme began, not too successful. 5% offered took scheme Divorce Cases * pilot scheme 1997 for mediation on divorce cases * offered mediation sessions to solve maintenance, property & children * Voluntary, cheaper solicitors say good idea. Employment Cases * ADR long been used in form of ACAS. Advisory conciliation arbitration service. * When claim is filled copy sent to ACAS who contact both parties. Try and resolve it without need for tribunal. * Specially trained conciliation officers * Very successful. Nearly half claims settled in this way. * Though argued amount paid in settlements is less than at a tribunal. Employees are at disadvantage and feel pressured into settling. Funding of Cases * Under access to justice act 1999 changes made to public...

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