Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Turkey
Working Group Meeting on Piloting the New Specialised Conciliation Model
A working group meeting on Piloting New Models of Conciliation was held in Ankara on 21 March 2023. The meeting became a step in developing and testing the new model: specialised conciliation in Türkiye in cases which involve juvenile parties and/or violence. The focus of the meeting was on...
EXTENDED DEADLINE: 14 MARCH 2023 Call for Tender for the Purchase of National Consultancy Services in Assessment - Evaluation, and Specialized Training in the Field of Mediation in Türkiye
The Council of Europe (CoE) is currently implementing a Joint project on “Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Turkey is co-funded by the European Union, and the Council of Europe. The Turkish Ministry of Justice is the end beneficiary of the Project. This specific tender procedure...
Call for Tender for the Purchase of National Consultancy Services in Assessment - Evaluation, and Specialized Training in the Field of Mediation in Türkiye
The Council of Europe (CoE) is currently implementing a Joint project on “Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Turkey is co-funded by the European Union, and the Council of Europe. The Turkish Ministry of Justice is the end beneficiary of the Project. This specific tender procedure...
Seminar on Mediation as Cause of Action in Labour Disputes
More than 300 legal professionals, including almost half of the Turkish labour court judges, were provided the opportunity to learn about mediation in labour disputes at a seminar organised in Antalya on 5-6 January 2023 in the framework of the European Union-Council of Europe Joint Project on...
New Model on Conciliation Started to be Implemented
The Training of Trainers for Specialised Conciliators was held on 14-16 December 2022, in the framework of the European Union-Council of Europe Joint Project titled “Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Turkey”. As part of the needs assessment and monitoring of the conciliation...
Project Description
Project’s overall objective is to improve the effectiveness of the justice system and access to justice by providing a faster dispute resolution for the citizens, businesses, legal persons and other organisations and institutions at large.
Project’s specific objectives are:
i) To enhance the scope and application of the conciliation and to implement it effectively, by ensuring that the rights of minors, victims and offenders are protected, and skills and professionalisms of the staff of the Directorate General for Criminal Affairs (DGCA) within the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), as well as conciliators, legal professionals and conciliation prosecutors are strengthened.
ii) To enlarge the scope of mediation and arbitration as well as to increase the use and scope of mediation and arbitration in civil law by enhancing the capacity and qualifications of the staff of the Directorate General for Legal Affairs (DGLA) within the MoJ, as well as mediators, legal professionals and judiciary, for a consistent and efficient mediation and commercial dispute resolution.
iii) To enhance the capacity of the MoJ and the staff of the relevant Departments in strategic and policy development of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, including and issues pertinent to the design, management and financing of its services.
Project Information
Title of the Project: Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Turkey
Duration: 36 months (16 December 2020-15 December 2023)
Budget: 4,000,000 €
Funding: This Project is co-funded by the European Union (90%) and the Council of Europe (10%).
End Beneficiary: MoJ, Directorate General for Criminal Affairs (DGCA) & MoJ, Directorate General for Legal Affairs (DGLA)
Lead Institution: Ministry of Justice
Contracting Authority: Central Finance and Contracts Unit (CFCU)
Target Groups: Over 2250 members of the judiciary, judges and public prosecutors of first instance courts, court staff, lawyers, ADR professionals (mediators, conciliators and arbitrators), representatives of academia as well as representatives of disadvantaged groups (women, youth, vulnerable groups, etc.).
Project Activities
ER-1: Conciliation in criminal justice system is improved in line with principles and standards of restorative justice
A.1.1 Conducting needs assessment analysis
A.1.2 Conducting monitoring of the conciliation mechanism
A.1.3 Piloting new models of conciliation
Project Results
ER-1: Conciliation in criminal justice system is improved in line with principles and standards of restorative justice.
ER-2: Use and quality of mediation and arbitration is enhanced through strengthening capacities of relevant professionals and institutions.
ER-3: Leadership role of the MoJ in strategic planning, policy development and co-ordination of the ADR mechanisms is strengthened.
A.1.4 Strengthening the capacity of conciliators and staff of conciliation bureaux
A.1.5 Developing conciliation training programmes
A.1.6 Preparation of refresher conciliation training programme and materials
A.1.7 Conducting seminars for judges and prosecutors
A.1.8 Developing new or improving existing manuals and/or guidebooks on conciliation for judges, staff of conciliation bureaux, prosecutors, and lawyers
A.1.9 Developing practical handbook(s) for conciliation users and general information leaflets and posters
ER-2: Use and quality of mediation and arbitration is enhanced through strengthening capacities of relevant professionals and institutions.
A.2.1 Conducting a detailed needs assessment analysis and expert review of the legal framework and European best practices
A.2.2 Conducting research on the feasibility on aspects of organisation of mediation
A.2.3 Conducting a needs analysis of the mediation bureaux and TNA of their staff
A.2.4 Assessment of the mediation system under the Regional Courts of Appeal (RCAs)
A.2.5 Supporting targeted court monitoring for the selected cases suitable for family mediation to establish a referral system
A.2.6 Establishing a case management, monitoring and evaluation system in private mediation centres
A.2.7 Developing a unified assessment and accreditation system for mediators
A.2.8 Organising information seminars on mediation and arbitration for members of the judiciary and lawyers in pilot regions
A.2.9 Conducting ToTs on basic mediation training
A.2.10 Organising training workshops on advanced mediation skills course and specialised mediation courses
A.2.11 Developing a training module and organising ToT for the examiners on accreditation and practical examinations of mediators
A.2.12 Organising of awareness raising seminars on mediation and arbitration
A.2.13 Conducting roundtable discussions and information meetings with businesses and their representatives
A.2.14 Preparing practical handbook, guidebooks, public information leaflets and posters
ER-3: Leadership role of the MoJ in strategic planning, policy development and co-ordination of the ADR mechanisms is strengthened.
A.3.1 Holding international high-level conference
A.3.2 Establishing annual (or bi-annual) ADR days
A.3.3 Organising meetings for developing aspects of ADR policies
A.3.4 Organising international study visits
A.3.5 Developing an awareness raising strategy and carrying on the selected information campaigns
Project News
Working Group Meeting on Piloting the New Specialised Conciliation Model
Seminar on Mediation as Cause of Action in Labour Disputes
New Model on Conciliation Started to be Implemented
Materials to Promote Mediation and Arbitration Published
Awareness Raising Seminars on Conciliation
Working Group Meeting on the Assessment of the Mediation System
Third Round of Training of Trainers for Conciliators
Fifth Management Meeting of the Project on “Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution in Turkey”
Second Round of Training for Conciliators
Launch of Trainings of Trainers for Conciliators
Seminar on the Assessment of Mediation-Arbitration Practices
A Workshop on Conducting Needs Assessment Analysis in Conciliation was held
On-site visits are assessing the needs of mediation bureaux in Turkey
Preparations for the quantitative and qualitative survey on conciliation have started
The Activity “Assessment of the Mediation System under the Regional Courts of Appeal” has Started
On-site Visits were Held to Assess the Needs of Mediation Bureaux in Turkey
Manuals and guidebooks on conciliation will be developed for legal practitioners in Turkey
Workshop Held to Assess the Needs in the Field of Mediation and Arbitration in Turkey
On-Site Monitoring Visits on the Conciliation Mechanism in Turkey
Roundtable Meeting on the needs related to mediation and arbitration in Turkey
Field Assessment Meetings on Conciliation in Turkey
Methodology and Tools for Monitoring Conciliation Mechanism in Turkey
Field Assessment Visits on Mediation and Arbitration in Turkey
Development of Public Awareness Materials for Conciliation Users in Turkey Has Started
Research on the Feasibility on Aspects of Organisation of Mediation in Turkey has Started
The First Meeting on Conducting Monitoring of the Conciliation Mechanism in Turkey was Held
The needs assessment of mediation and arbitration in Turkey has started
The needs assessment of the conciliation in Turkey has started
Project Videos
Training of Trainers 18-22 July 2022 İzmir
Training of Trainers 27 June-1 July 2022 Mersin
Training of Specialised Trainers 14-16 December 2022 İzmir
Conciliation Public Announcement