Civil Procedure Rules (CPR): Primary legislation governing civil court procedures in England and Wales, with Part 78 specifically addressing European Enforcement Orders and containing key provisions for mediation procedures
Mediation Directive (2008/52/EC): European directive incorporated into UK law that provides framework for cross-border mediation in civil and commercial matters
Civil Evidence Act 1995: Legislation governing the admissibility of evidence in civil proceedings, including mediated settlements
Limitation Act 1980: Sets out the time limits within which various legal actions must be commenced, affecting enforcement timelines of mediated agreements
CPR Practice Direction on Mediation: Detailed guidelines supplementing the CPR with specific procedures and requirements for mediation processes
Court of Appeal Mediation Scheme: Specific scheme providing framework for mediation in appeal cases
Pre-Action Protocols: Guidelines for steps parties should take before commencing legal proceedings, including consideration of mediation
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for mediation agreements affecting third parties
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, particularly relevant if the mediation involves consumer disputes
Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures compliance with European Convention on Human Rights, affecting procedural fairness in mediation
Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the processing of personal data, relevant for confidentiality and information handling in mediation
Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982: Legislation governing cross-border enforcement of judgments and settlements, including mediated agreements
Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes Regulations 2015: Regulations implementing EU Directive on consumer ADR, setting standards for consumer dispute resolution including mediation
