European Law

ADR, Europe, European Law, Legislation, Mediation Schemes (In Courts, etc.), Mediation Users/Clients, Online Mediation, Particular Sectors (e.g. Construction, Banking, etc.), Regulation

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On November 29, 2011, the European Commission announced (MEMO/11/840) its proposals for a new Directive on consumer ADR and a new Regulation on consumer ODR. With some countries in the Eurozone in deeper financial trouble than ever, and the future of the EU uncertain, the Commission has just sent a clear signal that the promotion…

Co-mediation, Cross-cultural, Developing the Field, EU Mediation Directive, Europe, European Law, Family Mediation, International Courts, International Law, International Mediation, Mediation Practice

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As globalisation progresses and migration increases, the number of bi-national and bi-cultural relationships and marriages is increasing. This brings a new richness and diversity to our society, but can also bring new challenges and difficulties when those relationships break down. One of the difficulties that can arise is international parental child abduction, where one parent…