Ziyad Mammadov

Mediation Council

Mediation one of the most important and efficient out-of-court dispute resolution mechanisms. The mediation benefits to private parties, and helps the states to improve efficiency of judiciary and bailiff services in general. It also increases public satisfaction with court system and contributes to public peace, enhances investment climate. As it was mentioned above, general framework for the development of mediation institute has been specified in the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan and its active introduction and integration into the legal space has been launched since the early years of independence. Today, Azerbaijan needs to strengthen legislative framework for mediation as the out-of-court settlement of disputes in Azerbaijan and further integrate the mediation institute into the legal system.