Giving effect to a dispute resolution scheme
Dispute resolution schemes can be given effect either by formal approval or through legislation.
Dispute resolution schemes can be given effect either by formal approval or through legislation.
This page discusses the objectives of a dispute resolution scheme and the scope of issues it can address.
Disputes happen for lots of different reasons. Many factors can influence disputes including policies, legislation, and contractual arrangements.
Before designing a new dispute resolution scheme or improving an existing scheme, it is essential to consider what arrangements may already be in place for resolving disputes.
This page helps you analyse the parties to a dispute, their interests, their needs, the outcomes they seek, the relationship between them including if there is an imbalance of power.
This section has best practice guidance for developing new dispute resolution schemes and assessing and reviewing existing schemes.
Users can be supported through the dispute resolution process formally by lawyers or advocates, or more informally by family or friends.
This page sets out what you need to consider when developing or reviewing a dispute resolution scheme.
This section will help you gather information about the underlying issues driving complaints and disputes, and the circumstances under which they arise and are resolved.
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