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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Govt 'leads by example' with mediation services promotion  The government claims it is leading by example with its promotion of mediation services by signing a new commitment on litigation and dispute resolution. All government departments and agencies will have to use alternatives such as mediation, arbitration and conciliation wherever possible before taking disputes to court, under the Dispute Resolution Commitment. Justice minister Jonathan Djanogly, who has been leading calls for greater use of mediation services in family justice, said the move will save time and money. He said: "We want people to see court as a last resort rather than a first option, and cut down on the amount of unnecessary, expensive, painful and confrontational litigation in our society." Attorney general Dominic Grieve, stressed that the government remains "fully committed" to alternative forms of dispute resolution. It comes as the government conducts a review into family law, mediation and relationships. Among the proposals are plans to make more use of mediation services to encourage fewer people to go through the courts when divorcing. The Law Society, which broadly welcomed the proposed reforms, stressed that there will always be cases where court action is necessary. Posted by Alex McLean 
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