Activities of Arlene McCARTHY related to 2011/2117(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on alternative dispute resolution in civil, commercial and family matters PDF (211 KB) DOC (121 KB)
Amendments (8)
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that diversity in the field of ADR should be preserved as there is no "one size fits all" solution that could tackle the variety of problems that arise in different legal sectors;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. In order not to prejudice access to justice, counsels caution inopposes making recourse to ADR mandatory at EU level, whilst advocating voluntary adherence to ADR schemes by businesses;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes, however, that whilst respect for the confidentiality of personal data is important, there should also be a level of transparency guaranteed in the ADR process, allowing Member States and ADR bodies to identify and share best practices, and allowing independent regulators the opportunity to scrutinise the procedure in cases where complaints have been made;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that ADR is of particular interest to SMEs; reiterates its calls upon the Commission to consider synergies between ADR and an instrument in EU contract law; would also welcomeproviding guidance on ADR clauses in standard contracts;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Notes that the conciliatory nature of ADR means that the resolution is more likely to be considered a 'win-win' result and points to the fact that compliance with resolutions reached via ADR is generally high; believes, therefore, that up-to-date statistics regarding this should be published alongside public information on ADR;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that there needs to be an improvement in general information about rights and their enforcement and specific information on ADR schemes, including their (existence, functioning, location),; considers that information programs should also point to the main advantages of choosing ADR, such as the cost in comparison to litigation, success rates and time efficiency in comparison to litigation; takes the view that such programs should be targeted in particular at citizens and SMEs; believes that ADR is most effectively provided in a network close to citizens and on the basis of joint work with Member States;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Considers that ADR information campaigns should be run in cooperation with chambers of commerce, consumer groups and offices of fair trading (or equivalent) in order to ensure a well coordinated and effective campaign;