Series 1-Jeremy Bentham: #overhaul of Litigation with Tony Guise, Pt. 1

I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Tony Guise on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show. In different capacities, Tony Guise has been at the heart of every major of the past Thirty (30) years. Notable successes include the formation of the Civil Justice Council (CJC) in 1997, the campaign for new court accommodation in 2007 that became the Rolls Building, and, in 2013, budgeting. Tony ceased to practice as a commercial litigation solicitor in 2016. He now works full-time as the Director of DisputesEfiling.com Limited, an online dispute management platform, and campaigns for civil justice reform. He writes about his work for Solicitors Journal, Mediate.com, and the AOI Journal, among other publications. Tony is a Visiting at the University of Middlesex, —his lectures concern civil justice reform and the intersection of ADR with Legal . He wears many hats, so I have left the link to his profile: In this series, we examined Jeremy Bentham’s background and contributions to legal philosophy. Our analysis focused on Bentham’s influential work, ‘An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation,’ examining the ‘hedonistic calculus’, which Bentham introduced as a method for evaluating the 'moral rightness of actions based on their consequences for happiness.' Chinwe suggested that Bentham’s advocacy for a swift justice system was a call for Appropriate /Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Despite not explicitly mentioning ADR, his ideas resonate with the principles of efficiency and accessibility in resolving disputes. Tony examined Bentham’s critiques of the legal system of his time and compared those insights to the current state of the legal system, revealing that his ideas remain relevant today. We also incorporated insights from his mentees, particularly the contributions of John Stuart Mills, amongst others. Chinwe likened Bentham to Nostradamus, who foresaw future events. This comparison positions Bentham as a visionary whose ideas or thoughts on justice now align with contemporary methods of conflict resolution, such as ADR. To reiterate, Bentham's utilitarian principles emphasise ‘the greatest good for the greatest number.’ However, Tony explained why Bentham’s utilitarian principle of utilitarianism can be perceived or seen as a moral and immoral theory. We concluded that Jeremy Bentham’s utilitarianism can enhance the effectiveness of ADR as a viable stand-alone option. You can order my book 'Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Comparative Perspectives Nigeria, the UK, and the US' via : Please

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Series 1-Jeremy Bentham: #overhaul of Litigation with Tony Guise, Pt. 1 is an episode from Expert Views On ADR (EVA) Show by Dr Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu.

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This episode was published on Jan 10, 2025.

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