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ARTICLE · 30 JUNE 2015

Brazilian Congress Passes Mediation Law

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Mediation, as an alternate conflict resolution method, may be employed in cases involving discretionary rights or non-discretionary rights that admit negotiation.

BrazilLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
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After being discussed at the House of Representatives, the Senate approved on June 2, 2015 Alternate Bill from the House of Representatives (SCD) No 9/2015 to Senate Bill (PLS) No 517/2011, which provides for the mediation between individuals as a dispute resolution means and settlement of conflicts within the ambit of Government.

The approved law defines mediation as the technical activity performed by an impartial third party without decision-making power which, when selected or accepted by the parties assists and encourages them to identify or develop consensual solutions for the controversy.

Mediation, as an alternate conflict resolution method, may be employed in cases involving discretionary rights or non-discretionary rights that admit negotiation. It is important to note that the mediation may affect the entire conflict or part thereof and may be carried out in court or out of court.

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