Advantages of ADR

Cheaper than court

• Point: Advantage because ADR is cheaper than court meaning that those who aren’t as financially secure can seek recompense

• Example: Negotiation/ Mediation/ Conciliation/ Arbitration are all much cheaper than court costs. Also no need to pay for opposition.

• Evaluation: This ensures that there are alternative ways to seek justice and upholds the rule of law that everyone is accessible.

Quicker than going to court

• Point: Advantage is that people can seek justice quicker meaning that those in need of remedy quickly can access them

• Evidence: All forms of ADR are much quicker than court

• Explain: As ADR is without all of the formalities and long processes seen in court, it allows for outcomes to come quicker

Easier to arrange

• Point: Advantage is that it is easier to arrange meaning that those who are not legally competent can access ADR

• Evidence: ADR does not require all of the formalities found necessary to compile court documents

• Explain: This means that it alleviates stress from claimants as they need not worry about specificities

Less confrontational

• Point: Advantage is that ADR is less confrontational meaning that parties don’t have bad blood

• Evidence: ADR is less adversarial due to its literal nature and absence of a courtroom

• Explain: This ensures that relationships are still salvageable after any form of ADR.