If you would like an illustration of the benefits of mediation, consider this article which refers to bullying in the Guardian.
Essentially, Moira Cameron was the first female yeoman warder in the 1,000-year history of the Tower of London, and history was made again when two male yeomen accused of a sustained campaign of bullying against her were sacked.
A 56-year-old man has also received a police caution under the Communications Act 2003 for defacing Cameron's Wikipedia entry, which earlier today carried a brief report of the bullying allegations.
After an internal investigation by the tower authorities, the case against a third yeoman was found not proven, and he will return to work next week.
The inevitable teasing by some of her colleagues turned nasty, and it emerged last month, when three men were suspended, that notes were left in her locker, although the allegation that her £1,400 hand-tailored uniform was deliberately damaged was denied by the tower.
This is damaging for everyone.
The Tower may be satisfied that it is adminstering justice but what does this say about its method of staff management that things got this far.
The sacked staff have suffered damage to their careers.
The person who emerges with credit is Ms. Cameron, but what an experience to go through?
Workplace Mediation may have protected confidentiliaty and may have enabled a better outcome for everyone
Justin Patten, Mediator