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Alternative dispute resolution – on the agenda for civil law in Scotland
April 5, 2005 – Scottish minister for justice, Cathy Jamieson, aims to encourage the use of alternatives to court for resolving disputes in Scotland. Speaking at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators’ (CIArb) Scottish branch’s annual dinner, Cathy Jamieson explored prospects for change within the Scottish civil justice system, placing particular emphasis on arbitration, adjudication and mediation.
During her speech, Cathy Jamieson said: “Many disputes can and should be resolved without recourse to a court or a tribunal. A modern civil justice system needs a range of problem-solving mechanisms, as well as a range of advice and information providers. We want to encourage greater awareness and use of non-court-based methods to resolve disputes and we have a number of initiatives which have that aim.”
Jamieson continued: “We are keen to see a new statutory framework for arbitration in Scotland, as soon as legislative time allows. Indeed we should see this more broadly than only being about the justice agenda, as it would have tangible benefits for commerce and enterprise in Scotland.”
Arbitration, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can be much quicker and far cheaper than litigation. Courts today are, where appropriate, encouraging disputes to be resolved through ADR to benefit the parties involved by offering a timely, efficient and private mechanism.
Jane Irvine, chairman of the CIArb’s Scottish branch commented: “The Scottish Branch of the Chartered Institute has had another successful year. All our events have attracted very high numbers of attendees. I am proud that what the Institute promotes and teaches is taken so seriously in the community. Increasing the awareness and uptake of alternative methods of dispute resolution such as arbitration, mediation and adjudication is key to an effective civil justice system.”
Over 240 guests attended the dinner, many of whom are working hard to raise the status of ADR in Scotland. Attendees and advocates of ADR included solicitors, construction industry professionals, engineers, bankers, CIArb members and many other influential professionals. The Chairman’s guests included The Right Honourable The Lord Cullen of Whitekirk, patron of the Branch who formally thanked the minister for her speech, Roy Martin QC Dean of the Faculty of Advocates and The Right Honourable Lord Macfadyen.
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About the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators The CIArb, founded in 1915, is a charitable not-for-profit organisation. It is a global body, with headquarters in London and branches worldwide. With nearly 11,000 members in more than 90 countries, the CIArb promotes and facilitates the resolution of disputes by arbitration and ADR for a wide variety of business and commercial sectors. These include communications, media, technology, financial services and insurance, sport, medicine, health, commodities, construction, shipping, engineering and the automotive industry.
In addition to the provision of ADR services, the institute also provides educational programmes around the world. In 2004 this included China, Russia, Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia. Among its members are many respected international lawyers, engineers, accountants, surveyors, architects, business managers and other professionals.
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