New Delhi, Nov 3 India and the United Kingdom on Tuesday discussed strengthening cooperation in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including mediation and arbitration, at the India-UK Joint Consultative Committee meeting here, the law ministry said.
The Indian delegation was led by Law Secretary Rajiv Mani and the UK delegation was headed by Jo Farrar, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice.
ADR mechanisms featured prominently in the discussions, with both sides exchanging views on the growing role of mediation and the evolving arbitration ecosystem in delivering efficient and cost-effective dispute resolution, the ministry said in a social media post.
The two delegations also shared perspectives on the functioning of tribunals and the role of ministry officials in supporting legal and administrative processes within their respective jurisdictions.
Recognising the importance of capacity building and knowledge exchange in the legal sector, India and the UK agreed to explore opportunities for the exchange of academicians and legal practitioners. The proposed collaboration aims to facilitate training programmes, promote mutual learning and strengthen institutional cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting reflected the shared commitment of India and the UK to enhancing legal cooperation and promoting modern, accessible, and effective dispute resolution mechanisms, the ministry said.
(PTI News)
