Solving Disputes - Creatively and Efficiently
The Mediation Clinic at Canterbury Christ Church University provides a quick, low-cost professional alternative dispute resolution service for local communities in Kent covering commercial, community and family disputes.
For students at CCCU, this service is FREE.
Through the University's network of campuses, mediation services are offered in Canterbury, Broadstairs, Folkestone, Medway and Tunbridge Wells|.
How Does Mediation Work?|
How Much Does Mediation Cost?|
How Do I Arrange A Mediation?|
Student Mediation Services|
The Mediation Clinic at Canterbury Church University is the first clinic of its kind to be based within a university in the UK. It is a member of the Civil Mediation Council| and is listed on the Ministry of Justice| government website as a CMC accredited mediation provider for the Kent area.
10 Reasons Why Mediation Works
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The process is voluntary and confidential
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Mediation is much quicker and cheaper than going to court
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The parties arrive at a mutually agreed solution
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Solutions are based on reasoned argument and business judgement, not solely on law
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There are no formal rules of evidence or procedure and no legal representation is required
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The parties "own" the outcome - it is not imposed on them, unlike a judge's decision
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The process in non-binding until a settlement is agreed
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Mediation allows for a variety of stakeholders to come to the table
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The settlement process is visible and more comprehensible to the parties, unlike deals made between solicitors
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Mediation is a pro-active approach to information sharing about risks, benefits, operational and emotional issues