Keyword: «mediator»

The article discusses the possibility of using the elements of mediation procedure in the model of an alternative way to resolve a criminal law conflict. The analysis of the elements of this procedure and evaluation of the possibility and prospects of each element in the system of existing criminal proceedings.

The article discusses the problem questions of the legal and procedural mediator’s status in the Russian criminal procedure. Author focuses on a problem of mediator`s professional skills in resolving criminal law conflicts. Also, the problem of the lack of legislative regulation of the principles, which the mediator carries out his activities, is highlighted in the article. Author proposes possible solutions to solve these problematic issues.

The article presents an analysis of the concept of mediators' mediation potential, considered as a condition for preparation and a means for resolving disputes and settling conflicts. Mediation potential of mediators is diagnosed through the conflictological competence of conflict resolution and includes socio-psychological characteristics and professionally important personality traits, operational characteristics in conflict resolution, tactics chosen in conflict resolution.