Azerbaijan

Introducing mediation and strengthening legal profession

LOCATION

Azerbaijan

SERVICE TYPE

ADR Technical Assistance; ADR Training; Assessment & Analysis

PROJECT TIMELINE

February, 2018 – August, 2018

INTRODUCING MEDIATION AND STRENGTHENING LEGAL PROFESSION

Today, Azerbaijan’s legislation barely refers to ADR as a form of dispute resolution. Existing arrangements to provide ADR mechanisms, such as mediation, in Azerbaijan do not exist in practice, informal practices lack clear regulations, hence reputational risks may occur.

In such context, the objective of the assignment is to assist the MOJ in establishing a pilot mediation center at the Baku City Yasamal District Court, evaluating the results from the pilot and identifying steps to strengthen the capacity of the MOJ, the legal profession and other stakeholders in facilitating the introduction of mediation in Azerbaijan.

SELECT ACTIVITIES

Pilot scheme covering all relevant steps for introducing mediation in Azerbaijan/Baku City Yasamal District Court
Recommendation package with timelines and prioritization which aims to ensure efficient and accessible ADR/mediation services to all citizens and businesses in Azerbaijan
Evaluation report on the working of the pilot and lessons learnt
Consultation workshops for MOJ personnel, judges, court personnel, lawyers and other key stakeholders, to gather feedback on the pilot scheme and recommendation package
Final draft scheme and final draft report with evaluation of the pilot and lessons learnt, specific recommendations for introducing mediation in Azerbaijan and suggestions for legislative changes and capacity-building priorities

SELECT RESULTS

(To be provided at the Project conclusion.)

CLIENT

Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan