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The mediation system between minor offenders grows in Andalusia

In the province of Córdoba alone, during 2016 a total of 379 mediations with minor offenders were registered, with a growth of 1.6% compared to the previous year. This figure places Córdoba in second place, after Almería, with respect to the highest number of mediations carried out with minor offenders, reaching almost... Read more

The importance of perspective taking for a mediator

Frequently, in ordinary jurisdiction it happens that a problem “is isolated.” Regarding it, evidence is provided with its corresponding defense arguments, and generally it is the judges who, ultimately, dictate a sentence to resolve the case in question in accordance with the law. However, in mediation… Read more

The importance of perspective taking for a mediator

Frequently, in ordinary jurisdiction it happens that a problem “is isolated.” Regarding it, evidence is provided with its corresponding defense arguments, and generally it is the judges who, ultimately, dictate a sentence to resolve the case in question in accordance with the law. However, in mediation… Read more

The Junta de Andalucía approves a decree that modifies the Family Mediation Regulations in the community

The Family Mediation Regulations in Andalusia, in force since 2012, have recently incorporated new features, following the modification of the family mediation decree approved by the Andalusian Government Council. This regulation that has been modified is the one that regulates family mediation, which for practical purposes is the... Read more

The principle of voluntary mediation

It could be stated that mediation without voluntariness is not mediation. It is one of the four fundamental principles, along with impartiality, confidentiality and neutrality. But why do we say that voluntariness is so important? For mediation to be considered as such, it is necessary that the process… Read more

Does mediation manage to decongest the courts?

We have previously mentioned the advantages of promoting arbitration and mediation as a faster alternative to the courts, but it is worth considering whether mediation is really being successful for practical purposes in terms of reducing judicial traffic jams. Does mediation manage to decongest the courts? According to the data, Spain… Read more