Comparative Analysis of Mediation Procedures in Kyrgyzstan and Other Countries
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https://doi.org/10.52028/rbadr.v7.i13.ART02.KYRKeywords:
Disputes, Mediation, Conflict, Resolution, Alternative Dispute Resolution, ConciliationAbstract
The relevance of the research stems from the need to advance alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, particularly mediation, which faces numerous gaps in both legislative and practical spheres. With the adoption of the Law on Mediation in Kyrgyzstan in 2017, the search for alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and methods has become one of the critical areas in the justice sector to ensure the quality and timely right of citizens to judicial protection. However, given all the socio economic and political circumstances, there are many gaps in the development of mediation as a social practice in Kyrgyzstan: the organization of a market for mediation services, proper legal regulation, incentives to use mediation as a means of conflict resolution, and a set of clear mediation procedures are required. Based on this, the study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of the legislation of Kyrgyzstan and foreign countries in the field of mediation, as well as to compare mediation procedures and their application. The methodological approach in this study is based on the comparative legal method, which is applied to analyse foreign experiences and the practices of Kyrgyzstan, along with the dialectical method. The study examined the institution of mediation in the Kyrgyz Republic and its historical origins. The study explored mediation as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method, focusing on its unique aspects in Kyrgyzstan. The authors conducted a comparative legal analysis of the legislation and peculiarities of the mediation procedure in different countries, including the USA, the UK, Germany, China and several other countries (Sweden, Singapore, and the Netherlands). The practical significance of this study is in its potential to influence legislative reforms in Kyrgyzstan, addressing existing gaps in current laws and improving the mediation framework.
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