LST Unit 3 Area of Study

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Reasons for court delays in civil disputes

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Pre-trial procedures are lengthy.

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Challenge in court: complexity of procedures.

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Rules of procedure and evidence are complex.

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Binding dispute resolution body?

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VCAT

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Dispute resolution body without appeal rights:

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CAV

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Benefit of mediation in legal disputes?

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Resolves disputes without a formal hearing.

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Purpose of conciliation in VCAT pre-hearing conferences?

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Identify, clarify, and resolve issues

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Conciliation in VCAT is used for:

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Settling disputes before formal hearing.

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Role of a judge in conciliation process?

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Orders conciliation.

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Characteristic of disputes unsuitable for mediation:

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Parties lack trust or positive interactions.

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Dispute suitability for mediation and conciliation:

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Parties prepared to compromise.