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Mediation in Belgium: Law of 22 June 2005 Implementing Mediation in the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Eyckmans, David
June 4, 2015

Source: (2006) Restorative Justice Online. August 2006 Edition.

In June 2005, a new mediation law in Belgium opened the door for victims or offenders to request mediation in any criminal case. In this article, David Eyckmans of the Forum for Mediation and Restorative Justice – vzw Suggnomè describes the new law.

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