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Comments on judges' skepticism towards the mediation process, partly due to a perception that promoting alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is seen as a Treasury-driven, cost-saving exercise on civil justice, which is never likely to commend itself to judges sensitive about their independence. Systematic process of raising awareness and understanding among judges about ADR and mediation in particular; Legal issues on ADR and mediation; Implications on conflict resolution and the law.

Focuses on the Court of Appeal's decision in Vahidi versus Fairstead House School Trust Ltd. in a work-related stress in Great Britain. Debate on the limits of liability for stress at work; Recommendation of mediation through the Court of Appeal Mediation Scheme; Increase in settlement rate in mediations of between 70 to 80 percent.