Mediation in administrative law – Polish regulations in the light of the European recommendations
Mediation in administrative law – Polish regulations in the light of the European recommendations

Summary/Abstract: This text concerns mediation in administrative proceedings, which was introduced by Article 1, point 20 of the Act of 7 April 2017 amending the Act – Code of Administrative Procedure and certain other acts. The aim of the introduction of mediation in administrative proceedings is to create solutions that will contribute to a more partnership approach of the administration to citizens, by using the methods of amicable dispute resolution and conciliatory mode of settling cases, as well as to improve administrative proceedings and shorten their duration. The institution of mediation in administrative proceedings can find a wide range of applications, starting from its perception as an important element of the investigation procedure, which can be applied in particular in complicated cases, through its preventive character, manifested in the reduction of the number of disputes referred to the administrative court, and ending with an amicable way of reaching a settlement of administrative proceedings.

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