LOCAL MEDIATION IN LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICE

Abstract

         Nowadays, although all of the countries desire peace in the societies, the changes of the social, economic, political, and environmental factors have led to myriad disputes in every nation, bringing numerous lawsuits to the courts. Building a strong society, especially in dealing with conflicts in society by members of that society itself, thus creating a sustainable culture of peace in an atmosphere of friendship in accordance with the context of each good society. Coordinating benefits through conflict management at the local level will affect the stability of the society at the national level. and reduce the use of the government's judicial process a lot This means reducing expenses as well.

         Mediation is a method for solving both civil and criminal disputes, which is effective for judicial process. It also reduces the number of miscellaneous cases that are not necessary to be decided by the courts. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic has applied the mediation, as the alternative dispute resolution, according to the agreement of the Minister of Justice, that has the specific regulations successfully until today. By building a strong society with that society itself, it is the integration of cooperation among members of the society in a clear form and process. There is a methodology that is acceptable, credible, socially acceptable in that area. Local mediation methods are the most appropriate methods to be applied locally. and is enforceable by law.