The President of the Supreme Court established a working group to develop a pre-litigation mediation system. Ready to be the first refuge of the people
Mrs. Anocha Chevitsophon, the 49th President of the Supreme Court, issued an order on October 16, 2023, appointing a working group to develop a pre-litigation mediation system. In order to drive forward the policy regarding the dispute mediation process before filing a lawsuit. and during court consideration It went smoothly. Develop channels through which people can access justice conveniently and quickly. Reform the work system Eliminate redundant and delayed steps that will be an obstacle in providing public services. with Mr. Adul Khanthong, Justice of the Supreme Court As chairman of the working group, Mr. Pratchaya Yooprasert, senior judge in the Civil Court, Mr. Netiphum Maisakul, chief judge of the Thanyaburi Provincial Court, helps temporarily work in the position of chief judge of the Office of the President of the Supreme Court, Mr. Phop Ekrapanich, deputy secretary-general of the office. Court of Justice: Mr. Suriyan Hongwilai, Chief Judge of the Juvenile and Family Court, Chanthaburi Province. Help work temporarily in the position of Judge of the Court of First Instance in the Office of the President of the Supreme Court. and Director of the Security Center Director of the Judicial Promotion Office, legal experts, and expert civil servants, a total of 11 people join the working group.
for important missions The “Working Group to Develop a Mediation System before Suing” has the authority to study the system. Prepare a manual for courts of justice throughout the country to use under the same standards. Develop a channel for mediating disputes before filing lawsuits that people can access easily and quickly. It does not create a burden of expenses on the people. Coordinate cooperation Organize brainstorming meetings with government and private agencies for speed and efficiency in the mediation system. Offer opinions on rules, regulations, principles and methods related to mediation before filing lawsuits in courts of justice throughout the country. and perform other actions related to the mediation system before filing a lawsuit and mediation during court cases. The results of all missions will be reported to the President of the Supreme Court.
By driving and promoting alternative dispute resolution processes to enable mediation at every step. In addition to helping the conflict end in harmony, it also reduces the burden of expenses on the litigants. The Court of Justice is always ready to be the people's refuge at the first opportunity. We therefore invite people who have disputes in any case to request services at the courts of justice throughout the country. From now onwards without any cost. -Thai news agency
Source: Thai News Agency