Mediation will serve both the judiciary and the litigants, well.
This is the message being emphasised as training under the Judicial Reform and Institutional Strengthening Project continues.
The most recent workshop on mediation commenced today in Berbice.
The training targeted attorneys-at-law, clerks of court and other professionals involved in the mediation process.
During the two-day session, the participants will engage in topics such as the introduction of mediation and the stages of the mediation process.
Addressing the opening ceremony of the workshop, Chancellor of the Judiciary (ag), Justice Yonette Cummings Edwards noted that several matters in Guyana are very suitable for mediation.
These she said includes disputes between landlord and tenant, personal injuries, employment, land dispute, commercial contracts, matrimonial issues and even community and labor issues.
The Chancellor (ag) reminded that with increased mediation, there will be fewer trials for the judges which in turn will contribute to a reduction in the backlogged cases.
In addition, she said for the litigants there will be less cost and faster resolution of disputes.
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