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a nationally based register of members who are practising family
mediators and who have received approved training in order to qualify
for practice;
a professional Code of Practice;
a system of supervision of its member‘s professional practice;
a complaints procedure;
a system of CPD;
access to the provision of approved training;
adequate financial funding that would enable it to meet its share of
Council expenses; and
an equality and diversity policy. 38
10.39 The FMC membership organisations, in regulating their individual
memberships, must ensure that their family mediators:
Adhere to the FMC‘s Code of Practice;
Have completed FMC recognised family mediator foundation training;
Undertake FMC accredited continuous professional development;
Receive FMC recognised supervision;
Adhere to a clear complaints procedure;
Hold relevant insurance;
Undertake additional specialist training where required; and
Have effective equal opportunities policies.
(5) Canada: Chartered Mediators
10.40 The ADR Institute of Canada was established to develop and
promote dispute resolution services in Canada. 39 It has obtained recognition
under the Canadian Federal Trade Marks Act 1985 for certain titles including:
Chartered Mediator; C.Med., Médiateur Certifié; Médiatrice Certifiée; and
Med.C. The Institute is represented throughout Canada by its affiliated Regional
Institutes who administer and regulate these titles in their respective regions
38 Article 5 of the Family Mediation Council Constitution. Available at
http://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/constitution.htm.
39 See www.adrcanada.ca.
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