Legal tip 502. Mediation Act for Civil and Commercial matters
Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 2:26 PM
The Council of Ministers approved yesterday the project for Civil and Commercial Mediation Act. This will enhance citizens possibilities for out of Courts agreements. This project is an implementation of European directive 2008/52/CE.
Some guidelines:
*For procedures under 6000 €, mediation is obligatory, at least the attendance to an initial free informative session.
*The procedure stablished by this Law guarantees impartiality and confidentiality of the mediator. This will never impose any particular solution to the parties.
*Mediation procedure will have to be solved within 2 months. The mediation agreement will have the same effect of a Court decision.
Mediator´s requisites
In order to act as mediator, the following conditions will be necessary:
1.- To have a civil liability insurance
2.- To be registered in a Public Registry with free information available to citizens
Mediation would also be allowed to be performed through electronic means provided identity of parties are respected and mediation principles are considered.
Good for consumers: good for the general health of Mrs Economy!
Have a great weekend!
Maria
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