Lesotho - 2011 - Judiciary and Legal Administration

high court mediation rules, 2011

Ministry of Justice

Established in May 2011 (Gazette No. 48), these rules introduced a court-annexed mediation process for High Court disputes. Under the system, mediation is mandatory before litigation can proceed, and it is overseen by designated mediators. The aim is to facilitate early settlement of disputes in a less adversarial manner.

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Established in May 2011 (Gazette No. 48), these rules introduced a court-annexed mediation process for High Court disputes. Under the system, mediation is mandatory before litigation can proceed, and it is overseen by designated mediators. The aim is to facilitate early settlement of disputes in a less adversarial manner.

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