PL
The publication focuses on regulating civil mediation in Polish and Italian legal system. The aim of the work is to contrast the model of voluntary mediation in Poland with obligatory mediations introduced in Italy. The study also presents the advantages of mediation as the best method of dispute resolution. The study analyzes attempts to encourage parties to participate in mediations that have been applied in the Polish Code of Civil Procedure. In addition, the purpose of the article is to analyze the possibility of introducing mandatory civil mediations in Poland.