Civil Procedure Rules (CPR): Primary legislation governing civil court procedures in England and Wales, particularly relevant through the Practice Direction on Pre-Action Conduct and Protocols which sets out the court's expectations for parties considering mediation
Mediation Directive (2008/52/EC): EU directive incorporated into UK law that provides a framework for cross-border mediation in civil and commercial matters, retained in UK law post-Brexit
Civil Evidence Act 1995: Legislation governing the admissibility of evidence in civil proceedings, including provisions regarding evidence from mediation sessions
Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes Regulations 2015: Regulations implementing EU Directive on ADR for consumer disputes, setting standards for ADR procedures including mediation
Without Prejudice Privilege: Legal principle protecting communications made in genuine attempts to settle a dispute from being used as evidence in court proceedings
Confidentiality Principles: Legal and ethical principles ensuring that information shared during mediation remains confidential, subject to specific exceptions
Contract Law Principles: Fundamental principles of English contract law that apply to mediation agreements, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Civil Mediation Council Guidelines: Professional standards and guidelines set by the UK's leading mediation organization for conducting civil mediations
European Code of Conduct for Mediators: Voluntary code setting out principles for mediator conduct and mediation practice, widely adopted in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK legislation governing the processing of personal data, including provisions for handling sensitive information during mediation
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation implementing European-style data protection requirements in UK law
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting time limits for bringing legal claims, relevant for understanding how mediation affects limitation periods
Courts and Legal Services Act 1990: Legislation providing framework for legal services including provisions affecting the enforceability of mediation agreements
