The assignment discusses the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment Offenders Act (LASPO) 2012 and its objectives to reduce civil legal aid budget through removal of certain areas of law scope and change in financial eligibility criteria. The document highlights the advantages and disadvantages of mediation and negotiation as forms of dispute resolution, including their increased use due to LASPO's implementation. Key references include Britain's (2014), Cornford's (2016), Friston's (2012), Hungerford-Welch's (2014), Jackson's (2014), Palmer's (2012), Sommerlad's (2015) and Stanbury's (2016) works.