Adr in United Kingdom

Definition of Adr

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Adr : (alternative dispute resolution, ADR)

Any of a variety of techniques for resolving civil disputes without the need for conventional litigation. It may include mini-trial (a shortened and simplified form of court hearing), informal methods of *arbitration, and structured forms of conciliation using a specially trained mediator acting as a go-between (See mediation.n).