Legal regulation and practice of pre-trial procedures in the Russian Federation: a comparative analysis of the claims procedure and mediation
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The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the system of pre-trial dispute settlement in the Russian Federation. Two key forms of out-of-court conflict resolution are considered: the traditional grievance procedure and the modern institution of mediation. Their regulatory framework, legal nature, application procedure, effectiveness and place in the legal system are analyzed. Based on statistical data, analysis of judicial practice and opinion polls, the strengths and weaknesses of each procedure are identified. Special attention is paid to the problems of the formalism of the claims procedure and barriers to the development of mediation. The article formulates proposals for improving legislation and law enforcement practice aimed at harmonizing pre-trial procedures and increasing their effectiveness.

Keywords:
pre-trial settlement, claims procedure, mediation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), efficiency, legal regulation
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