ADR Centre warns against improper dispute resolution on media platforms
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre warned against improper dispute resolution on media platforms. The Centre expressed concern over the increasing practice by some media houses and individuals who attempt to resolve disputes publicly without adhering to established legal and professional Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedures. The Centre warned that such practices risk undermining the integrity of ADR.
The statement, signed by Francis Kofi Korankye-Sakyi, Acting Executive Secretary of the ADR Centre on Tuesday, April 14, noted that "Public or media-driven dispute resolution sessions conducted without due regard to confidentiality, consent, and procedural fairness may expose parties to reputational harm and produce outcomes that are not legally enforceable." The Centre emphasized that ADR is a recognized legal practice governed by Ghana's Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2010 (Act 798), and must be conducted in line with established ethical and professional standards. The Centre advised members of the public to seek dispute resolution services through the ADR Centre or recognized private ADR Centres.
The Centre announced plans to engage key stakeholders, including the National Media Commission and the Ghana Journalists Association, to develop guidelines that will enable media institutions to promote ADR responsibly without violating its core principles. The ADR Centre further indicated that it will take appropriate steps to curb unregulated and unethical ADR-related activities.
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