Chief Justice, Zaila McCalla, has recognised Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as an indispensible tool in the administration of justice.

"ADR is a tool which should be interwoven into every fabric of life in this country, whether in our courts, the workplace, schools and in other sections of the society," the Chief Justice told the 12th Annual General Meeting of the Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF), at Camp Road, Kingston, on Friday (December 10).

ADR is a means for disagreeing parties to come to an agreement short of taking civil-court action.

She said ADR has had a positive impact on the work of the Supreme Court, noting that by working with members of the judiciary, attorneys-at-law and civil society, it is being promoted as the ideal method for conflict resolution in the society.

McCalla also thanked the DRF for rendering invaluable service to the country, particularly through the Supreme Court.

"I do recall that when the DRF was first introduced in our courts... there was in fact much resistance. This has been overcome, partly through the work of the Foundation in facilitating training sessions, workshops, seminars and conferences which have sensitised people to what is being done," she pointed out.