The Minister of Justice meets a delegation from ACT for Conflict Resolution

On 07/21/2024, the Minister of Justice, Counselor Sharhabeel Al-Za’iem, met in his office in Ramallah, with ACT organization for Studies and Alternative Means of Conflict Resolution, represented by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Lawyer Mohammad Hadieh, and the members, Ms. Heba Thouqan, Executive Director, Dr. Mahmoud Abu Sway, Secretary, and Mr. Hazem Khattab, International Relations Officer.

Counselor Al-Za’iem stressed the importance of strengthening partnerships with civil society institutions, to achieve the complementary role in supporting the justice system in Palestine. Appreciating the important role of Palestinian civil society institutions, with which the relationship is based on the principle of integration and coordination for the public good.

The Minister of Justice expressed his appreciation for the objectives of the institution that it seeks to implement, specifically with the Ministry of Justice regarding alternative means, especially in the field of arbitration and mediation, considering the congestion, judicial congestion, and the volume of cases pending before the Palestinian judiciary. The Minister of Justice stressed that resorting to arbitration helps to reduce the There is many cases pending in the courts.

In turn, lawyer Mohammad Hadieh gave a presentation on the objectives of ACT and the nature of its work regarding enhancing access to justice, by resorting to arbitration and mediation in resolving disputes and problems in Palestinian society, especially in the Al-Quds Al-Sharif Governorate, and looked forward to further cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, especially in the field of means. Alternative dispute resolution, which is considered one of the priorities of the Ministry of Justice.