Law Event
Accreditation course on mediation
Two trainers from the internationally-renowned Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR), UK began their accreditation course on Mediation on Monday, 26th August at Sonargaon Hotel. Twelve trainees selected from the group of twenty-four who had received the foundation training in May 2013, are to undergo an intensive three-day programme. Those who complete the course and pass the tests will become CEDR-accredited Mediators.
To reduce the burden on our courts, where the backlog of cases is over 2.5 million, and to allow for quick settlement of appropriate cases, some of our laws have made mediation mandatory. In the absence of certified mediators, the mediation scheme has not been effective. Now, for the first time in Bangladesh, we hope to have a group of trained mediators who can handle suitable disputes.
Speaking at the Opening of the training programme, Chief Executive of the Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC), Dr. Toufiq Ali, stated that the plan is to provide alternates for the quick settlement of certain categories of civil and financial cases. In most developed countries, and in many developing countries, mediation is the preferred method of settlement of disputes. Those who will be CEDR-accredited will automatically be included in the panel of BIAC and will get the opportunity to mediate disputes. The training is being financed by the IFC.
The two trainers from CEDR are Andy Grossman and John Quilter, while the trainees are lawyers, bankers, company executives and NGO representatives.
- From Law desk.
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