Social relations at different times have been filled with misunderstandings and contradictions. Since the emergence of society, its development, and especially, in times of socio-political, economic and cultural transformational changes, conflicts have been inevitable. Clashes and wars caused by ideological, ethnic, territorial, resource and other contradictions have arisen throughout the historical development of mankind.
The procedure of party reconciliation is an important element of administrative proceedings that facilitates effective and prompt resolution of disputes between citizens and government authorities. In the current context of Ukraine, there is a pressing need to improve this procedure to enhance the effectiveness of administrative justice, reduce the burden on the judicial system, and ensure adequate protection of citizens' rights and freedoms. In this regard, studying international experience appears as a valuable source of useful practices and tools for reforming existing approaches.
The article addresses the issue of distinguishing mediation and reconciliation in administrative proceedings as two key mechanisms of alternative dispute resolution. With the development of legal systems and judicial practice in Ukraine and worldwide, alternative dispute resolution methods have gained special significance. This issue is particularly relevant in administrative proceedings, which focus on conflicts between citizens and the state or its bodies.
In the modern law enforcement process, special attention is paid to the criminal liability of minors. This is due to the need to ensure their rights and interests, as well as to promote their correction and social rehabilitation. This research article examines the system of criminal sentencing for minors. The author analyzes the legislation, practice and principles that determine the conditions of criminal punishment for this category of persons.
The article analyzes the place of the institution of family mediation in the settlement of family legal relations in general, and family disputes in particular, substantiates the importance and effectiveness of introducing this institution into the legal system of Ukraine as an alternative to the court.
The article discusses mediation as one of the forms of restorative justice. Mediation is a modern way of responding to unlawful behavior without resorting to court. This approach promotes a balance of interests between society, the victim, and the offender. It is noted that mediation in criminal proceedings has a positive aspect associated with reducing the judicial workload, reducing the costs of maintaining convicted individuals.