THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MALTA ARBITRATION CENTRE ADDRESSES A PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE TRAINING COURSES FOR PROSPECTIVE ARBITRATORS

The Chairman of the Malta Arbitration Centre, Dr. Max Ganado, LL.M. (Dal.), LL.D., addressed a Press Conference today on Training Courses for Prospective Arbitrators.

Dr. Ganado explained that following the enactment of the Arbitration Act and the setting up of the Malta Arbitration Centre the public had a modern alternative method of settling disputes outside the Courts. In order to have as efficient a system as possible it was very important that arbitrators were properly trained in order to carry out their duties expeditiously and in accordance with the law.

During March the Malta Arbitration Centre distributed a publication on the setting up of Arbitration Panels for disputes of a domestic nature. This publication contained the Centre's policy for the setting up of these panels, the role of the arbitrator and Rules of Ethics for arbitrators. The training requirements for qualification to the panels as well as continuing education was also charted. It was sent to well over 2000 professionals who were asked whether they were interested in acting as arbitrators. The response was very encouraging and more than 200 sent a positive reply.

The Centre in conjunction with the Malta International Training Centre is now organizing two sessions of an Introductory Course on Arbitration on 7/8, 10/11 May. The courses are being conducted by lecturers from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of the U.K. and by a local speaker who will deal with the Malta Arbitration Act. At the end of the course those who so wish may sit for a written examination and if successful may apply for Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute.

With some exceptions, like retired judges and very senior professionals, all those who aspire to be included in the Domestic Arbitration Panels will be expected to attend the course.

The Press Conference was also addressed by Mr. Godfrey De Marco. Registrar of the Malta Arbitration Centre and Ms. Rosanne Galea, Principal of the Malta International Training Centre.