Papers by Neil van Dokkum
Achieving Optimal Learning in Groupwork, 2022
Larger classes have made group work essential. To achieve optimum learning outcomes for group wor... more Larger classes have made group work essential. To achieve optimum learning outcomes for group work, the teacher needs to be "hands-on" and proactive.
An Bord Pleanála and Bias, 2022
The current controversy regarding Paul Hyde, the vice-chair of An Bord Pleanála, raises question... more The current controversy regarding Paul Hyde, the vice-chair of An Bord Pleanála, raises questions about the status of An Bord Pleanála and whether it is instructive to compare the ethical-legal rules binding the judiciary and the ethical-legal rules binding the ‘quasi-judiciary’, concerning a potential conflict of interest.
The Reflective Practice of the (New) Mediator, 2022
Like any professional, a mediator must constantly practice, assess and improve the variety of ski... more Like any professional, a mediator must constantly practice, assess and improve the variety of skills needed to be effective. This paper suggests a number of ways to do that, both alone and with fellow mediators.
The failure of the Irish High Court to find that the practice of slopping out was inhumane and de... more The failure of the Irish High Court to find that the practice of slopping out was inhumane and degrading was an opportunity missed. The Supreme Court of Ireland now has an opportunity to rectify this unjustifiable lacunae in Irish and European law.
Dealing with Agression, 2019
Aggressive conduct by parties can quickly derail a mediation. It needs to be dealt with effectively.
This is my son's final year Art dissertation. I thought it was excellent, and so, as a proud Dad,... more This is my son's final year Art dissertation. I thought it was excellent, and so, as a proud Dad, I am honoured to publish it on my site!
If An Bord Pleanala follow the outdated wind guidelines in the face of compelling evidence to the... more If An Bord Pleanala follow the outdated wind guidelines in the face of compelling evidence to the contrary, is this an irratioinal or unreasonable decision for the purposes of judicial review?
This paper argues that EirGrid are not entitled to exercise any of their statutory powers to ente... more This paper argues that EirGrid are not entitled to exercise any of their statutory powers to enter private property before the ESB fulfills its statutory functions and hands over operational control to EirGrid of the project that traverses the private property in question.
Medical Evidential Privilege
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Unwelcome Assistance
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Irish Law Times , May 3, 2014
Irish Law Times , Apr 21, 2014
Irish Law Times , Apr 15, 2014
A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the o... more A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger. You don't have that idea when you are arrogant, superficial, and uninformed." (Nelson Mandela) PART ONE -The transposition of EU Law into the Irish legal system
The evolution of medical malpractice law in South Africa
Journal of African Law, 1997
... NEIL VAN DOKKUM ... Negligence 1st ed., 1987, 289; Kovalsky v. Krige 1910 (20) CTR 822 at 823... more ... NEIL VAN DOKKUM ... Negligence 1st ed., 1987, 289; Kovalsky v. Krige 1910 (20) CTR 822 at 823; Coppen v. Impey 1916 CPD 309 at 314; Van Uyk v. Lewis at 456; Buls v. Tsatsamlakis at 893; Mitchell v. Dixon 1914 AD 519 at 525; Richter and Another v. Estate Hamman 1976 (3 ...
Drafts by Neil van Dokkum
Many commentators have described mediation as a 'facilitated negotiation. It is so much more than... more Many commentators have described mediation as a 'facilitated negotiation. It is so much more than that, if the mediator knows what he or she is about.
These are practical skills that I commonly use in many types of mediation.Often it is the type of... more These are practical skills that I commonly use in many types of mediation.Often it is the type of mediation that will demand a certain skill or indeed prevent using another type of skill, but they are all valuable to know and perfect.
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