Nusikaltimo aukos ir nusikaltusio asmens mediacija

LTNusikaltimo aukos ir nusikaltusio asmens mediacija – tai vienas iš labiausiai pripažintų atkuriamojo teisingumo elementų, kuris Europos šalyse yra itin paplitęs ir dažnai taikomas kaip alternatyva formaliajam baudžiamajam procesui arba kaip jį papildanti priemonė. Lietuvoje mediacijos institutas baudžiamojoje justicijoje iki šių dienų nėra teisiškai reglamentuotas. Straipsnyje analizuojamos atkuriamojo teisingumo ir mediacijos sąvokos, trumpai apžvelgiama mediacijos teisinio reglamentavimo ir taikymo praktika Lietuvoje ir kitose Europos šalyse, aptariamas mediatoriaus vaidmuo mediacijos procese. Taip pat analizuojami mediacijos ir susitaikymo institutų panašumai, skirtumai bei mediacijos instituto privalumai palyginti su formaliuoju baudžiamuoju procesu. [Iš leidinio]Reikšminiai žodžiai: Nusikaltimas; Auka; Mediacija; Atkuriamasis teisingumas. Keywords: Crime; Victim; Mediation; Restorative justice.

ENVictim - offender mediation is one of the most common elements of restorative justice, in which the victim, the offender and the impartial mediator voluntarily participate together in the resolution of matters arising from the crime, expressing their feelings, attitudes and needs. Mediation institute is widespread in many European countries, in which it is generally available in all stages of the criminal proceedings. However, mediation in criminal justice is not regulated in Lithuanian law, therefore it is little known institute. Nevertheless, some features of mediation could be found in institutes of reconciliation and conciliation hearing. Besides, in Lithuania is currently running the „Implementation of the Mediation at Probation Services“ project, which might be the starting point of mediation in the Lithuanian criminal justice. It should be noted, that mediators may be representatives from various spheres, who, independently of their education, have acquired basic knowledges and skills. Moreover, there are a lot of benefits of the mediation institute in comparison with the formal criminal proceedings. Mediation not only has a positive effect on the offender‘s personality, but also contributes to the unwanted behavior correction, raises satisfaction with the process and the criminal justice system. It is assumed, that liabilities, which were adopted at mediation process, are realized more effectively, also, it is believed, that mediation reduce reoffending. Futhermore, successfull mediation process helps to avoid more severe punishment to the offender and reduce the workload of the law enforcement authorities. [From the publication]