The mediators graduated last night in Port Moresby, with International Accredited standards, creating another milestone for the ADR track, which has come far since its inception.
The group comprises of both lawyers and non-lawyers, seven of which are Fully Accredited Mediators (FAMs) and 17 Provisionally Accredited Mediators (PAMs).
The role of mediators in the ADR Track is to settle civil related disputes expeditly, which costs parties less than having the dispute going to trial.
Their role comes into play when judges refer cases for mediation.