Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution in Turkey

Priority area

Judiciary

Beneficiary

Ministry of Justice

Implementing partner

Council of Europe

Duration

EU contribution (Euro)

3.600.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

The project aims to expand the use of alternative dispute resolution methods in order to reduce the burden of courts in the criminal justice system and to increase the efficiency of the system.

Location

Ankara

Achieved results / expected outputs

Preparation of relevant legislation drafts
Training of judges, prosecutors and mediators
Establishment of mediation offices
Examining EU best practice examples, preparing reports and organizing workshops on good practices
Raising public awareness on alternative dispute resolution methods