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< li > Iang: 20110107 Added proposed text in < a href = "#3.4" > 3.4< / a > to switch the Appeal from the Board to a Panel within Arbitration. Shown in < span class = "change" > BLUE< / span > .< / li >
< li > Iang: Several changes to fix terms up:
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< td > POLICY < a href = "http://wiki.cacert.org/wiki/TopMinutes-20070917" > m20070919.3< / a > < br / > < span class = "change" > WIP since 20101215< / span > < / td >
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Name: DRP < a style = "color: steelblue" href = "//svn.cacert.org/CAcert/Policies/ControlledDocumentList.html" > COD7< / a > < br / >
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< td > COD7 < / td > Licence: < a style = "color: steelblue" href = "//wiki.cacert.org/Policy#Licence" title = "this document is Copyright © CAcert Inc., licensed openly under CC-by-sa with all disputes resolved under DRP. More at wiki.cacert.org/Policy" > CC-by-sa+DRP < / a > < br / > < / td >
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< td > < b > Dispute Resolution Policy< / b > < / td >
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< h1 > Dispute Resolution Policy < / h1 >
< h2 id = "s0" > < a name = "0" > < / a > Introduction< / h2 > < h2 id = "s0" > 0. Introduction< / h2 >
< p > < p >
This is the Dispute Resolution Policy for CAcert.
This is the Dispute Resolution Policy for CAcert.
@ -107,7 +98,7 @@ This document also presents the rules for
resolution of disputes.
resolution of disputes.
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< h3 id = "s0.1" > < a name = "0.1" > < / a > Nature of Disputes < / h3 > < h3 id = "s0.1" > 0.1 Nature of Disputes < / h3 >
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Disputes include:
Disputes include:
@ -131,15 +122,15 @@ Disputes include:
Events initiated for training purposes.
Events initiated for training purposes.
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< h2 id = "s1" > < a name = "1" > < / a > Filing< / h2 > < h2 id = "s1" > 1. Filing< / h2 >
< h3 id = "s1.1" > < a name = "1.1" > < / a > Filing Party< / h3 > < h3 id = "s1.1" > 1.1 Filing Party< / h3 >
< p > < p >
Anyone may file a dispute.
Anyone may file a dispute.
In filing, they become < i > Claimants< / i > .
In filing, they become < i > Claimants< / i > .
< / p > < / p >
< h3 id = "s1.2" > < a name = " "> 1.2 < / a > Channel for Filing< / h3 > < h3 id = "s1.2" > 1.2 Channel for Filing< / h3 >
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Disputes are filed by being sent to the normal
Disputes are filed by being sent to the normal
@ -152,7 +143,7 @@ Such fees as are imposed on filing will be specified
on the dispute resolution page of the website.
on the dispute resolution page of the website.
< / p > < / p >
< h3 id = "s1.3" > < a name = " "> 1.3 < / a > Case Manager< / h3 > < h3 id = "s1.3" > 1.3 Case Manager< / h3 >
< p > < p >
The Case Manager (CM) takes control of the filing.
The Case Manager (CM) takes control of the filing.
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@ -179,7 +170,7 @@ are Case Managers, by default, or as directed
by the Dispute Resolution Officer.
by the Dispute Resolution Officer.
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< h3 id = "s1.4" > < a name = " "> 1.4 < / a > Contents< / h3 > < h3 id = "s1.4" > 1.4 Contents< / h3 >
< p > < p >
The filing must specify:
The filing must specify:
< / p > < / p >
@ -213,7 +204,7 @@ may refile with the additional information,
attaching the original messages.
attaching the original messages.
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< h3 id = "s1.5" > < a name = " "> 1.5 < / a > The Arbitrator< / h3 > < h3 id = "s1.5" > 1.5 The Arbitrator< / h3 >
< p > < p >
The Case Manager selects the Arbitrator according
The Case Manager selects the Arbitrator according
@ -235,10 +226,10 @@ They should be independent and impartial, including
of CAcert itself where it becomes a party.
of CAcert itself where it becomes a party.
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< h2 id = "s2" > < a name = "2" > < / a > The Arbitration< / h2 > < h2 id = "s2" > 2. The Arbitration< / h2 >
< h3 id = "s2.1" > < a name = " "> 2.1 < / a > Authority< / h3 > < h3 id = "s2.1" > 2.1 Authority< / h3 >
< p > < p >
The Board of CAcert and the
The Board of CAcert and the
@ -254,7 +245,7 @@ Members.
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< h3 id = "s2.2" > < a name = " "> 2.2 < / a > Preliminaries< / h3 > < h3 id = "s2.2" > 2.2 Preliminaries< / h3 >
< p > < p >
The Arbitrator conducts some preliminaries:
The Arbitrator conducts some preliminaries:
@ -338,7 +329,7 @@ The Arbitrator conducts some preliminaries:
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< h3 id = "s2.3" > < a name = " "> 2.3 < / a > Jurisdiction < / h3 > < h3 id = "s2.3" > 2.3 Jurisdiction < / h3 >
< p > < p >
Jurisidiction - the right or power to hear and rule on
Jurisidiction - the right or power to hear and rule on
@ -407,7 +398,7 @@ another forum, the Arbitrator should seek the agreement
of the NRP to file the ruling as part of the new case.
of the NRP to file the ruling as part of the new case.
< / p > < / p >
< h3 id = "s2.4" > < a name = " "> 2.4 < / a > Basis in Law < / h3 > < h3 id = "s2.4" > 2.4 Basis in Law < / h3 >
< p > < p >
Each country generally has an Arbitration Act
Each country generally has an Arbitration Act
@ -437,7 +428,7 @@ seek to have a case heard or to override a Ruling.
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< h3 id = "s2.5" > < a name = " "> 2.5 < / a > External Courts < / h3 > < h3 id = "s2.5" > 2.5 External Courts < / h3 >
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When an external court claims and asserts its jurisdiction,
When an external court claims and asserts its jurisdiction,
@ -468,7 +459,7 @@ seek to have a case heard or to override a Ruling.
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< h3 id = "s2.6" > < a name = " "> 2.6 < / a > Process< / h3 > < h3 id = "s2.6" > 2.6 Process< / h3 >
< p > < p >
The Arbitrator follows the procedure:
The Arbitrator follows the procedure:
@ -505,9 +496,9 @@ The Arbitrator follows the procedure:
Makes a considered Ruling.
Makes a considered Ruling.
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< h2 id = "s3" > < a name = "3" > < / a > The Ruling< / h2 > < h2 id = "s3" > 3. The Ruling< / h2 >
< h3 id = "s3.1" > < a name = " "> 3.1 < / a > The Contents < / h3 > < h3 id = "s3.1" > 3.1 The Contents < / h3 >
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The Arbitrator records:
The Arbitrator records:
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< h3 id = "s3.2" > < a name = " "> 3.2 < / a > Process < / h3 > < h3 id = "s3.2" > 3.2 Process < / h3 >
< p > < p >
Once the Ruling is delivered, the case is closed.
Once the Ruling is delivered, the case is closed.
The Case Manager is responsible for recording the
The Case Manager is responsible for recording the
@ -556,7 +547,7 @@ in a timely manner
(within days).
(within days).
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< h3 id = "s3.3" > < a name = " "> 3.3 < / a > Binding and Final < / h3 > < h3 id = "s3.3" > 3.3 Binding and Final < / h3 >
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The Ruling is binding and final on CAcert and all
The Ruling is binding and final on CAcert and all
@ -588,7 +579,7 @@ but the Ruling must be presented in filing any dispute
in another forum such as the person's local courts.
in another forum such as the person's local courts.
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< h3 id = "s3.4" > < a name = " "> 3.4 < / a > Re-opening the Case or Appeal < / h3 > < h3 id = "s3.4" > 3.4 Re-opening the Case or Appeal < / h3 >
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In the < span class = "change" > event< / span > < span class = "strike" > case< / span > of clear injustices, egregious behaviour or
In the < span class = "change" > event< / span > < span class = "strike" > case< / span > of clear injustices, egregious behaviour or
@ -622,7 +613,7 @@ and binding Ruling.
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< / p > < / p >
< h3 id = "s3.5" > < a name = " "> 3.5 < / a > Liability < / h3 > < h3 id = "s3.5" > 3.5 Liability < / h3 >
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All liability of the Arbitrator for any act in
All liability of the Arbitrator for any act in
@ -642,7 +633,7 @@ appeal process (by means of a new dispute causing
referral to the Board).
referral to the Board).
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< h3 id = "s3.6" > < a name = " "> 3.6 < / a > Remedies < / h3 > < h3 id = "s3.6" > 3.6 Remedies < / h3 >
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The Arbitrator generally instructs using internal remedies,
The Arbitrator generally instructs using internal remedies,
@ -698,10 +689,10 @@ confirmed by the Board by way of appeals process,
in order to establish precedent.
in order to establish precedent.
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< h2 id = "s4" > < a name = "4" > < / a > Appendix< / h2 > < h2 id = "s4" > 4. Appendix< / h2 >
< h3 id = "s4.1" > < a name = " "> 4.1 < / a > The Advantages of this Forum < / h3 > < h3 id = "s4.1" > 4.1 The Advantages of this Forum < / h3 >
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The advantage of this process for
The advantage of this process for
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< span class = "change2" >
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other external agencies.
other external agencies.
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< h3 id = "s4.2" > < a name = " "> 4.2 < / a > The Disadvantages of this Forum < / h3 > < h3 id = "s4.2" > 4.2 The Disadvantages of this Forum < / h3 >
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Some disadvantages exist.
Some disadvantages exist.
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they should also depart the community.
they should also depart the community.
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< h3 id = "s4.3" > < a name = " "> 4.3 < / a > Process and Flow < / h3 > < h3 id = "s4.3" > 4.3 Process and Flow < / h3 >
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To the extent reasonable, the Arbitrator conducts
To the extent reasonable, the Arbitrator conducts
Ian Grigg
14 years ago