Criminal Mediation in Polish and Bosnian Legislation – Similarities, Differences, and Challenges in the 21st Century
Grzegorz Adam Skrobotowicz
The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin , Polandhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0882-0236
Dr. Ena Kazić-Çakar Associate Professor
International University of Sarajevo , Bosnia and Herzegovinahttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2467-2947
Abstract
Worldwide, mediation is one of the most used mechanisms of alternative dispute resolution across many fields of law and one of the most common forms of restorative justice. Although it brings advantages to criminal law, some criticize its potential application for certain types of crimes. However, its benefits seen through effectiveness, efficiency in reaching conflict solutions, and the positive impact on victims and perpetrators are irrefutable. Having that in mind, this article aims to conduct comparative research, discuss the functioning of mediation in criminal cases in Polish and Bosnian criminal law and present similarities and differences between their legal regulations.
Keywords:
mediation, criminal law, agreement, ADRReferences
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The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Executive Law (John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin) and Legal Adviser (The Local Chamber of Legal Advisers in Lublin).
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0882-0236International University of Sarajevo
Dr., Associate Professor and Acting Dean, Faculty of Law, International University of Sarajevo; correspondence address: Hrasnička cesta 15, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina; e mail: ekazic@ius.edu.ba,e.kazic12@gmail.com https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2467-2947
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2467-2947
