Civil Procedure Rules (CPR): Key procedural rules including Practice Direction on Pre-Action Conduct and Protocols, and CPR Part 78 regarding confidentiality in mediation
EU Mediation Directive 2008/52/EC: Though post-Brexit, its principles remain incorporated into UK law, particularly relevant for cross-border mediation considerations
Data Protection Legislation: Including UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, governing the handling of personal information during mediation
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles covering contract formation, consideration requirements, and capacity to contract
Without Prejudice Rule: Common law principle protecting the confidentiality of settlement discussions
Civil Evidence Act 1995: Legislation governing the admissibility of evidence in civil proceedings
Human Rights Act 1998: Particularly Article 6 (right to fair trial) and Article 8 (right to privacy)
Professional Codes of Conduct: Including mediator's professional obligations and Solicitors Regulation Authority requirements if lawyers are involved
Farm Assist Limited v DEFRA [2009]: Key case law regarding mediation confidentiality and mediator privilege
Halsey v Milton Keynes General NHS Trust [2004]: Landmark case law establishing principles regarding mediation and reasonable refusal to mediate
