The concept of Alternative Disputes Resolutions (ADR) is having a positive impact around the world.
In the year 2021, Turkey received 30,828 mediation petitions and had a 72 per cent arbitration record. In Italy, almost everybody now believes that the new mediation model has shown promising outcomes.
Whereas there are 1.7 million cases pending in Pakistan, the government urges judges, experts, and legal professionals to promote mediation to resolve issues rather than court.
Mediation is called the most famous ADR tool. It is a method of resolving disputes without litigation.
Mediation promises to have a trickle-down impact on other segments of society in Pakistan, where the need is obvious. The rapid settlement of commercial conflicts, where mediation is gaining ground, could boost customer trust both domestically and internationally.
Understanding the utmost need for legislation on mediation in Pakistan, the Legal Aid Society (LAS) introduces the Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Mediation Bill 2023, setting a precedent as the country’s first dedicated legislation on mediation. The bill draws on successful provincial laws, eliminating their flaws, and is proudly presented by the LAS.