Executive Summary
Beyond the Courts examines the implementation of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act 2020. The report assesses how ADR committees handle civil, criminal, gender-related, and minority disputes, with particular attention to the participation and legal position of women and religious minorities. It identifies gaps in implementation and access to justice and discusses how informal dispute-resolution mechanisms can affect vulnerable groups.
