2. Mediation Landscape - Mediation Institutions

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Which mediation scheme specifically addresses disputes regarding estate agency agreements?

Fair Tenancy Industry Committee

Council for Estate Agencies Mediation Sub-Scheme (correct)

Singapore Medical Council Mediation Scheme

Healthcare Mediation Scheme

What is the primary focus of the Fair Tenancy Industry Committee?

Disputes between healthcare providers and patients

Disputes related to the leasing of retail premises (correct)

Disputes concerning property sales and purchases

Disputes involving medical malpractice

Which scheme is supported by MOH Holdings Pte Ltd?

Singapore Medical Council Mediation Scheme

Fair Tenancy Industry Committee

Council for Estate Agencies Mediation Sub-Scheme

Healthcare Mediation Scheme (correct)

How many industry mediation schemes are explicitly mentioned in the content?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What type of cases does the SMC mediation scheme accommodate?

Any civil case without geographical or quantum limits Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was established in 1998 to provide mediation services for social, community, or family disputes?

Community Mediation Centre (CMC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC)?

To promote and develop the settlement of disputes through alternative processes. Signup and view all the answers

Which mediation institution was established as part of the Law Society of Singapore?

Law Society Mediation Scheme (LSMS) Signup and view all the answers

What collaborative effort does the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) undertake?

Collaborates with Singapore International Arbitration Centre for the 'Arb-Med-Arb' protocol. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC)?

Administering social community dispute resolution. Signup and view all the answers

Which organization focuses on mediation services for disputes that do not involve a seizable offense?

Community Mediation Centre (CMC) Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) established?

2014 Signup and view all the answers

What type of disputes does the Law Society Mediation Scheme (LSMS) primarily address?

Civil disputes. Signup and view all the answers

What primary aim does the SMC-Singapore Medical Council Mediation Scheme serve?

To settle disputes between individuals and registered medical practitioners Signup and view all the answers

Which organization launched the Committee for Private Education Mediation-Arbitration Scheme?

Singapore Medical Council Signup and view all the answers

How much funding is available through the IPOS Mediation Promotion Scheme for disputes involving foreign intellectual property rights?

$14,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI)?

To provide impartial information and promote mediation awareness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organizations is NOT specifically mentioned as a mediator in the provided content?

Singapore Courts Signup and view all the answers

What type of disputes does the Committee for Private Education Mediation-Arbitration Scheme primarily address?

Disputes between students and private education institutions Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI) established?

2014 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the funding provided by the IPOS Mediation Promotion Scheme?

To promote the use of mediation in intellectual property disputes Signup and view all the answers

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Mediation Advocacy

This is a presentation about mediation advocacy.

Mediation Institutions

Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC):
- Set up in 1997 as a not-for-profit organization.
- Aims to promote, develop, and facilitate dispute resolution using appropriate processes.
- Provides mediator training and accreditation.
- Provides and administers mediation for civil and family disputes.
- Offers other dispute resolution services like adjudication and neutral evaluation.
- Website: https://www.mediation.com.sg/
Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC):
- Set up in 2014 as a not-for-profit organization.
- Provides mediation services.
- Collaborates with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre to administer the "Arb-Med-Arb" protocol.
- Website: https://simc.com.sg/
Community Mediation Centre (CMC):
- Established in 1998 under the Community Mediation Centres Act 1997.
- Provides mediation services for social, community, or family disputes that do not involve a seizable offence.
- Website (mlaw.gov.sg) likely now defunct.
Law Society Mediation Scheme (LSMS):
- Launched in March 2017 as part of the Law Society of Singapore's dispute resolution options.
- Provides mediation services for civil disputes.
- Website (Law Society of Singapore) likely now defunct.
SMC Mediation & Industry Mediation Schemes:
- Mediation Procedure Rules: Applies to any civil case, regardless of amount or geographical location.
- Industry Mediation Schemes: Includes examples like the Council for Estate Agencies, Fair Tenancy, Healthcare, and Singapore Medical Council Mediation Scheme, among others.
Industry Specific Mediation (Examples not administered by SMC):
- Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre Ltd (FIDREC): https://www.fidrec.com.sg/about/
- Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE): https://www.case.org.sg/corporate-info/
- Strata Title Board Mediation: https://www.stratatb.gov.sg/start-here/mediation/bmsma/
Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI):
- Set up in 2014 as a not-for-profit organization.
- Aims to apply and enforce world-class standards of mediation.
- Provides impartial information about mediation, and promotes mediation, education, and awareness.
- Website: https://www.simi.org.sg/About-Us/Organisation-Information/About-SIMI
Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy (SIDRA):
- A not-for-profit organization launched in 2016.
- Provides research, training, and consultation services related to mediation and negotiation.
- Website: http://www.sidra.academy/our-services/

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