Mediation Report (Meaning + Template)
A guide to civil mediation – GOV.UK
A mediation report is a document filed with a court by a mediator, confirming whether parties in a dispute attended mediation and if an agreement was reached. It typically outlines the outcome (settlement or non-settlement) and is used to inform the court of compliance with mediation requirements without revealing confidential negotiations.
I. Key Aspects of a Mediation Report:
1. Purpose: To inform the court whether a case was resolved, allowing the court to proceed, dismiss, or reschedule hearings.
2. Content: Usually limited to confirming attendance, stating the date of mediation, and stating if an agreement was reached, adhering to the confidential nature of the process.
3. Role in Court: Failure to attend mediation, noted in this report, can lead to sanctions, such as having a case struck out.
II. Important Distinctions:
1. Report vs. Position Paper: A mediation report is not the same as a mediation position paper, which is a document prepared by parties before the session to outline their case and proposals.
2. Confidentiality: The report itself is generally not meant to disclose the confidential details of the discussions, only the administrative outcome.
