Is Woolf working?

Article Abstract:

The UK Civil Procedure Rules were introduced by Lord Woolf, in Apr 1999. Many lawyers seem to prefer to use the arbitration process rather than go through the courts. The reforms seem to have cut the number of cases in the civil courts by 35%. It has been suggested the new reforms have given too much power to the judges to manage the cases. They also have the authority to choose on which issues, in the cases, they will make their decision. The front-end loading of costs tends to lead to making a settlement harder.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Civil Law NEC, United Kingdom, Civil law

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Removing the safety net

Article Abstract:

The introduction of the UK Construction Act of 1998 may be held up by political disagreement concerning the final draft of the Scheme for Construction Contracts (SCC), which will be debated in Feb 1998. Adequate provision for adjudicators is not written into the SCC, which could lead to higher numbers of legal disputes. Adjudicating training bodies have learnt they will not be given approved status, after investing in training facilities.

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The adjudicatory paradox

Article Abstract:

The UK government needs to make construction firms more aware of the importance of adjudication when resolving disputes. Many firms are unsure as to the benefits of adjudication, mainly due to a lack of legal understanding. The Construction Industry Council predicted up to 4000 referred cases could be made to adjudication in 1998, although the figure for the first six months of 1998 appears more like just 19.

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