'9 out of 10 in justice': Unrepresented Parties and Mediation

Dr Charlie Irvine draws on his recent research with Simple Procedure litigants. The findings shed new light on what takes place when courts invite those without legal training to devise their own solutions to legal disputes.  Most reach similar results by different means; for some, however, input on the law is an essential backstop against injustice, with implications for mediators, lawyers and the courts. 

About the Speaker: Charlie Irvine (University of Strathclyde)

Course leader on Strathclyde’s MSc/LLM in Mediation and Conflict Resolution; Director of Strathclyde’s Mediation Clinic; experienced mediator specialising in organisational and workplace disputes.