Judicial mediation

What is meant by judicial mediation?

District Courts may decide upon initiating mediation in civil disputes. The purpose of mediation is to help the parties to a dispute find a solution that is acceptable to both parties. This means that the result of mediation may be based more on what is reasonable under circumstances than on a strict application of law.

Mediation in a dispute may be instituted if both parties to the dispute so wish. A further condition is that the dispute is suited to mediation and that mediation makes sense considering the requirements presented by the parties. The court decides whether or not a mediation procedure shall be initiated. Mediation is commenced on the application of a party or the parties to the dispute.

Brochure, Ministry of Justice Judicial mediation

Updated on 31 January 2012