Advances, challenges and challenges of conciliation in Peru

Abstract

This article examines the most significant advances and, at the same time, the primary challenges facing conciliation in Peru, given its nature as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism. Over time, this mechanism has undergone a necessary period of institutionalization and strengthening, with particular emphasis since the entry into force of Law No. 26872, the Conciliation Law. Among the aspects worth highlighting regarding the progress of this mechanism are the creation of conciliation centers throughout the country, the training and development of conciliators, and the incorporation of extrajudicial conciliation as a mandatory prerequisite in certain judicial proceedings. However, it must be acknowledged that pending challenges remain, such as its promotion in marginal urban areas, the lack of trust some citizens still have in it, the improvement of supervisory mechanisms, and the promotion of conciliation using technological means such as virtual platforms.

Keywords: Access to justice, equity, opportunity, low cost, efficiency.