[WikiEN-l] Arbitration progress report #6

[Martin Harper]

So, we have a policy on requests (see below), we're currently looking at 
issues of recusal and suchlike. We're currently arbitrating the cases of Wik 
and Irismeister, and discussing whether to accept the cases of Heph and 
Anthony DiP for arbitration. Plus the normal informal discussion of stuff that 
matters.

That's all.

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The arbitration committee accepts requests for arbitration from anyone; 
however, in most cases, the arbitration committee will only hear cases 
referred to them by the Mediation Committee or directly from Jimmy Wales. 
The arbitration committee will decide whether to accept cases based on its 
Jurisdiction, as described previously.

The arbitrators will accept a case if four arbitrators have voted to hear it. The 
arbitrators will reject a case if one week has passed AND four arbitrators 
have voted not to hear it. Individual arbitrators will provide a rationale for 
their vote if so moved, or if specifically requested.

(Rationale: we believe most cases will be self-evident anyway, we don't 
believe coming to a consensus over our reasons is a good use of our time)

-Martin