Belarus amends mediation law

<p> MINSK, Jan 14 - PrimePress. Belarus has amended the Economic Procedural Code and the laws on mediation. The amendments to relevant regulations were introduced in accordance with Belarus’ law No. 89-Z of Jan 6, 2021 which was published on the National Legal Internet Portal. </p> <p>   </p> <p> The amendments to the Economic Procedural Code expand the jurisdiction of courts, which examine economic cases; provide for the procedure of recognition and enforcement of international mediation agreements in Belarus; determine the requirements for the form and content of the application for the issuance of an enforcement document for compulsory execution of an international mediation agreement. </p> <p>   </p> <p> It also establishes a list of documents to be attached to the application and the procedure for considering such applications; establishes grounds for refusal to issue a writ of execution for enforcement of an international mediation agreement. </p> <p>   </p> <p> The Mediation Law was amended to establish the procedure for recognition and enforcement of international mediation agreements. In particular, it defines what kind of agreement constitutes an international mediation agreement and what conditions must be observed at its conclusion. It is established that the requirements of the Mediation Law do not apply to the procedure for concluding international mediation agreements. </p> <p>   </p> <p> Law No. 89-Z shall enter into force on Jan 15, 2021. End </p>

2021-01-15

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