ADR Regulations on Training

The new Article 16-bis of Legislative Decree no. 28 of March 4, 2010, which regulates and defines the necessary requirements for Mediation Training Institutions, states in paragraph 1: "Public or private entities that provide guarantees of reliability and efficiency, as defined in Article 16, paragraphs 1-bis and 1-ter, are authorized to register in the list of Mediation Training Institutions."

Paragraph 2 continues by establishing that: "For the purposes of paragraph 1, the Training Organization is also required to appoint a Scientific Director with a clear reputation and experience in mediation, conciliation, or alternative dispute resolution. This person will ensure the quality of the training provided by the organization, the completeness, adequacy, and timeliness of the training program offered, and the competence and experience of the trainers, including those acquired abroad.

The Manager periodically communicates the training program and the names of the chosen trainers to the Ministry of Justice, according to the provisions of the decree referred to in article 16, paragraph 2".

Finally, paragraph 3 specifies that: “The decree referred to in Article 16, paragraph 2, also establishes the qualification requirements … of trainers necessary for registration, and maintenance of registration, in the respective lists.”