The Civil Procedure (Court-Annexed Mediation) Rules

7. Screening criteria

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

The court shall develop screening criteria to be used by screening officers which shall account for—

(a)the age of the case;

(b)the value and nature of the subject matter;

(c)whether the issues for determination in the case are pure points of law;

(d)whether the case is a public interest litigation or one which raises issues of public concern; and

(e)generally, whether the case is one which would benefit the parties more if referred to mediation.