Author: Maxmudov, Nurmuxammad Abdurashid o‘g‘li; Matkarimov, Qudrat Qalandarovich

Annotation: This article discusses the significance and specificity of mediation in conflict resolution, the role and scope of mediation in international practice. It also analyzes the rights of the parties to choose a mediator when using mediation, the participation of a mutually agreed mediator in the work, its legal status and important aspects, the role of the mediator in reaching a mediation agreement. The role and importance of a lawyer as an intermediary in the case in which he participates, his positive aspects and conveniences will be considered. The status of a mediator and the status of a lawyer are compared. In this regard, the legislation of Uzbekistan and international experience will be studied. It is concluded that in the modern developing world the role and demand for mediation as an alternative method of conflict resolution is increasing. This, in turn, increases the demand for mature professionals in the field of mediation.

Keywords: mediation procedure, mediator's legal status, professional and non-professional mediator, lawyer's legal status, bar association.

Pages in journal: 426 - 436