The Role of the Arbitration Institution in Judicial Development with a Focus on Upstream Documents
Keywords:
Judicial Development, Arbitration, Justice, Dispute Resolution, Judicial Policy, Strategic DocumentsAbstract
The realization of justice, as one of the most fundamental objectives of any legal system, depends on the efficiency of dispute resolution institutions and the reduction of litigation delays. In this regard, judicial development goes beyond the mere quantitative increase in courts and judges and is understood as the enhancement of the quality, speed, and accessibility of justice. One of the key instruments in achieving this goal is the institution of arbitration—an institution deeply rooted in Iran’s legal culture, dating back to the pre-Islamic era. Arbitration, as a private and low-cost mechanism for dispute resolution, has the capacity to accelerate proceedings, reduce costs, and alleviate the burden on the judiciary. Despite the considerable potential of this institution, its position in Iran’s legal system remains limited. Challenges such as weak cultural promotion, the absence of efficient national arbitration institutions, legal gaps, and the lack of coherent macro-level policymaking have hindered arbitration from playing an effective role in the process of achieving justice. This article, through an analytical-comparative approach and by examining legal texts, current regulations, jurisprudential opinions, and upstream documents such as general judicial policies and development programs, endeavors to analyze the potential capacities of the arbitration institution in enhancing the indicators of judicial development. The findings of this study demonstrate that the systematic utilization of arbitration, accompanied by institutional and legislative reforms, can play a significant role in improving access to justice, enhancing public trust, and increasing the efficiency of the judicial system. In conclusion, recommendations are presented regarding the strengthening of arbitration infrastructures, legal support for arbitration institutions, and the promotion of public awareness about this method of dispute resolution.
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