Prawnik jako peacemaker – przeprosiny, przebaczenie, pojednanie w opanowywaniu sporów prawnych
Lawyer as peacemaker – apology, forgiveness, reconciliation in dispute resolution

Summary/Abstract: The constant search, research and application of various, amicable forms of dispute resolution, including those using institutions such as apology, forgiveness and reconciliation, should be considered as justified, as it can bring benefits in the individual, interpersonal and social spheres. The aim of the article is to present the specific professional or social role that lawyers can perform, especially during dispute resolution, known as lawyer as peacemaker. This paper describes the understanding of the lawyer’s specific role as a peacemaker, based on the author’s concept of a holistic approach to law and legal practice. The paper analyses the essence of the institution of apology, forgiveness and reconciliation, which are particularly significant for the practice of alternative dispute resolution, based on peacemaking. Finally, selected Polish civil and criminal law regulations referring to apology, forgiveness or reconciliation are identified.

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