The importance of ethics in the practice of mediation

Author

Dorcas QUEK ANDERSON, Singapore Management UniversityFollow

Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

12-2021

Abstract

What is the predominant function of ethics for the mediation profession in Singapore? Do ethical principles assume greater significance in light of increasing institutionalisation of mediation programmes in Singapore? What can mediators, mediation advocates and mediation institutions do to ensure consistent adherence to ethical standards? These and other related issues were discussed in a webinar organised by the Singapore Academy of Law in May 2021 featuring Lim Tat, Chuan Wee Meng and this author as panellists, together with See Chern Yang as moderator. This article highlights the notable discussion points of the webinar, including the significance of mediation ethics, common mediation ethical principles, the roles played by different stakeholders in encouraging compliance with mediation ethics, and the common ethical dilemmas confronting mediators.

Keywords

mediation ethics, mediation, voluntariness, self-determination, impartiality, confidentiality, informed consent

Discipline

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration | Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Research Areas

Dispute Resolution

Publication

Asian Journal on Mediation

Volume

[2021]

First Page

27

Last Page

45

ISSN

1793-2173

Publisher

Singapore Mediation Centre

Citation

Dorcas QUEK ANDERSON. The importance of ethics in the practice of mediation. (2021). Asian Journal on Mediation. [2021], 27-45.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sol_research/3818

Copyright Owner and License

Publisher with permission

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.