Tradición y modernidad: mediación en el derecho romano y mediación popular en China
Keywords:
Mediation; Mediator; Conflict; Popular Mediation, consilium domesticumAbstract
Mediation constitutes an alternative dispute resolution mechanism aimed at achieving consensual agreements between the parties involved, through the intervention of an impartial third party, known as the mediator. This procedure, which is voluntary and confidential in nature, fosters constructive dialogue and collaboration among participants, with the goal of reaching mutually satisfactory solutions. Although it is widely promoted in contemporary contexts, its origins trace back to Ancient Rome, where the figure of the consilium domesticum was employed to resolve family disputes. In today’s legal framework, mediation has gained increasing relevance due to its multiple advantages, including procedural efficiency, cost reduction, and the alleviation of court burdens. Particularly illustrative is the case of the People's Republic of China, where mediation has been institutionalized as a fundamental pillar of the community justice system. Through popular mediation committees, citizens are actively involved in the resolution of interpersonal conflicts, thereby strengthening a culture of peace and social cohesion. In sum, mediation emerges as an effective and humanized alternative to the traditional judicial resolution of conflicts.
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