Reparative justice and canonical penal law: procedural aspects

Abstract

Presenting the procedural aspects that surround the theory of reparative justice and its possible application in canonical penal proceedings, a brief reflection is first offered on the technique of mediation and on the values contained therein. Take note of the possibility of taking them into account, not only as alternatives to the conclusion of a process, but also when it is put into practice. The conclusive reflection indicates three more serious problems that present a tendency to avoid the judicial process in the application of sanctions.