Adjudication Framework

Overview

The Ministry of Justice has been looking at ways to improve out of court dispute resolution.

Consultation on a proposed adjudication framework

We are interested in what you think about a proposal for a statutory adjudication framework that would give businesses a new way to resolve civil disputes quickly and privately, instead of filing a claim in court or going to arbitration. Over time, this could be extended to other civil claims.

What is adjudication?

Adjudication is a process where parties ask a qualified and neutral third party in the private sector (an adjudicator) to make a fast decision on a business-related dispute.

Providing a statutory framework for adjudication would make decisions legally enforceable.

Why your views matter

Why your views matter

An adjudication framework with broad application would be a world first. We need your feedback on the proposals in the consultation document to help us prepare advice for the Government on the detailed proposals that would form the basis for a possible Adjudication Act.

Navigating the survey

Please use the contents page to navigate through the survey. Each question has a drop down tab containing the relevant information to assist you in answering the question.

Want to know more?

• Visit our Key initiatives page to find out more about the proposal and to read our consultation document.
• You can also find all versions of our consultation document at the end of this page.

Offical information and privacy

Your feedback may be subject to release after a request under the Official Information Act 1982. The Ministry can withhold personal details under the Official Information Act 1982 including your name and address. If you do not want any information in your feedback to be released, please state this clearly and explain why. The Ministry will take your views into account when responding to such requests.

The Privacy Act 2020 governs how the Ministry collects and uses personal information about you and your submission. You have the right to access and correct personal information.

What happens next 

Your feedback will inform policy advice to the Minister of Justice. After this, the Government may develop a Bill and introduce it to Parliament. If so, you will have an opportunity to provide further feedback on specific policy proposals when the Bill goes through the select committee process.