Taking the "A" out of "ADR", should mediation be mandatory?

Tony Verduyn chairs a discussion between fellow mediators Naomi Candlin and Jonathan Gale, to consider the implications of the recent paper by the Civil Justice Council on Compulsory ADR.
They look at a range of practical issues to explore the pros and cons of mediation, including:
the types of dispute best suited to this form of ADR,
the ‘sweet spot’ to settle a dispute,
the likely approach of the courts to parties’ refusal to mediate,
the pros and cons of independent vs judge-led mediation,
the likely approach of local courts and tribunals on the way ahead.