A Theory of Mediators' Ethics
Cambridge University Press, 2/29/2016
EAN 9781107143043, ISBN10: 1107143047
Hardcover, 448 pages, 23.5 x 15.6 x 3.1 cm
Language: English
Many aspects relating to the conduct of mediation are left to mediator choice, but mediators often lack adequate guidance on how their discretion ought to be exercised. In this book, Omer Shapira identifies the ethical norms that govern mediators' conduct. Adopting a professional ethics perspective on the basis of role-morality and applying it to a core definition of mediators' role, Shapira argues that all mediators are placed in ethical relationships with mediation parties, the mediation profession, the public and their employers. or principals that produce ethical obligations. The book goes on to explore the legitimate expectations of these groups and analyzes existing codes of conduct for mediators. Shapira constructs a theory of mediators' ethics that produces a proposed model code of conduct for mediators - a detailed set of norms of mediators' ethics that can be rationally justified and defended with regard to mediators at large.
Preface
Part I. A Theory of Professional Ethics
1. Fundamental concepts
2. Ethical relationships
Part II. A Theory of Mediators' Ethics
3. Mediation, mediators' role, and mediators' ethics
4. Party self-determination
5. Mediator competence
6. Conflicts of interest
7. Mediator impartiality
8. Professional integrity
9. Diligence, respect and dignity, and honesty
10. Confidentiality
11. Fairness
12. Maintaining the profession's standing and advancement of the profession
13. Advertising, solicitation, and mediator fees
14. Obligations to employers and principals
Part III. Dealing With Ethical Problems
15. Ethical decision-making
16. Case illustrations
Appendix I. A proposed model code of conduct for mediators
Appendix II. Model standards of conduct for mediators (2005).