MEDIATION IN TIMES OF COVID-19

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has a devastating impact in societies and in internal and international law. The extraordinary rules should consider, among other aspects, the impossibility and also the extreme difficulties to cope with the previous legal commitments. It is necessary to introduce instruments of suspension and postpone of deadlines, as well as some exceptions or, at least, limitations of responsibilities. In this emergency scenario, mandatory mediation becomes an important issue in times of Covid-19 and is of great systematic interest and strong practical impact.

Keywords

• pandemic
• extraordinary rules
• mediation