ARARAT BAYANDURYAN

PhD student of the Institute of Philosophy, Sociology and Law

of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia,

Member of the Chamber of Advocates of the RA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59546/18290744-2025.1-3-3

Annotation.

In this article, the author provides a detailed analysis of the concept of restorative or conciliatory justice as a new type of judicial power implementation. The author explains the essence, goals, and characteristics of this approach to justice, emphasizing that its primary objective is to restore social justice through alternative methods of conflict resolution without resorting to punitive measures. The goal of this approach is not punitive policy but the restoration of social justice through alternative means of resolving conflicts.

The article highlights that restorative justice plays a significant role in both civil and criminal proceedings. Examples are provided of how restorative justice tools facilitate faster resolution of disputes, reduce legal costs, and promote reconciliation between parties.

The article concludes that restorative justice not only enables parties to resolve conflicts through dialogue but also contributes to the humanization of the legal system. In Armenia, restorative justice is still in the developmental stage but is already being applied to resolve family and civil disputes, including mediation and reconciliation. The author suggests expanding the use of this approach in Armenia, taking into account international experience and existing achievements.

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