Settling Out of Court : How Effective is Alternative Dispute Resolution?
Alternative dispute resolution can help the justice system in a country function more efficiently. It often saves costs and time and increases user satisfaction. For cases that go back to court, however, the total cost and time may increase. Altern...
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2012
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2011/10/16198920/settling-out-court-effective-alternative-dispute-resolution http://hdl.handle.net/10986/11055 |
| Summary: | Alternative dispute resolution can help
the justice system in a country function more efficiently.
It often saves costs and time and increases user
satisfaction. For cases that go back to court, however, the
total cost and time may increase. Alternative dispute
resolution can also have indirect benefits. It can increase
the effectiveness of courts by reducing bottlenecks. And it
can improve trust in the legal system, which may increase
foreign investment. |
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