Alternative Means of Conflict Settlement to Unburden the Administration of Justice. Enlargement of the Social Dialogue as a Basis of Mutual Understanding

Abstract

The alternative means of conflict settlement consist of procedures other than jurisdictional, which aim to resolve disputes that arise between the parties, wich derived from a confrontation of interests, without the need for judicial intervention. In this regard, it is fair to mention that the amendment to article 17 of the Constitution establishes: “The Law will provide alternative controversy-settlement mechanisms”. Among these are negotiation, mediation, conciliation and arbitration, in which the power of the parties may be greater or less in regard to the decision.