Type: Directive

Authority:  European Parliament and Council of European Union

Date: 05/21/2008

Subject: The objective of the Directive is to facilitate access to alternative dispute resolution and to promote the amicable settlement of disputes by encouraging the use of mediation and by ensuring a balanced relationship between mediation and judicial proceedings.

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Notices: The Preamble of the Directive made reference to the Charter of fundamental rights.