IAPL Conference Library

Towards a Justice with a Human Face is a comprehensive volume containing the proceedings of the First International Congress on the Law of Civil Procedure, held at the Faculty of Law, State University of Ghent, Belgium, from 27 August to 4 September 1977.

Edited by Marcel Storme and Hélène Casman, the book captures the intellectual discussions, reports, and reflections of leading scholars, practitioners, and policymakers engaged in civil procedural reform.

This volume compiles the proceedings of the 2014 International Association of Procedural Law (IAPL) Conference, held in Seoul, South Korea, from 1 to 4 October 2014. The conference convened scholars and practitioners to discuss contemporary challenges and developments in civil procedural law.

The publication encompasses general reports, national reports, and thematic papers, providing a comprehensive overview of procedural law across various jurisdictions. Contributors examined topics such as access to justice, alternative dispute resolution, technological advancements in legal procedures, and the harmonisation of procedural norms. The proceedings reflect the IAPL's commitment to fostering international dialogue and comparative analysis in the field of procedural law.

This volume compiles the proceedings of the 2012 World Conference on Civil Procedure, organized by the International Association of Procedural Law in Moscow. Edited by Dmitry Maleshin, the work explores the evolution of civil procedural systems across diverse societies, emphasizing the influence of cultural contexts on legal practices.

The publication features national reports from 24 countries, providing comparative analyses of civil procedure in various jurisdictions. It highlights the interplay between legal traditions and cultural factors, offering insights into the distinct characteristics of civil procedural systems beyond the well-known civil and common law frameworks.

Through this cross-cultural dialogue, the volume contributes to a deeper understanding of the global diversity in civil procedure and the role of culture in shaping legal processes.

This volume presents the proceedings of the International Association of Procedural Law’s 2009 Colloquium, held in Toronto, under the theme “Common Law, Civil Law and the Future of Categories”. Edited by Janet Walker and Oscar G. Chase, the collection comprises contributions from over 30 legal scholars representing diverse jurisdictions.

The work is structured into three principal sections:

1. Rethinking the Common Law/Civil Law Divide: This section features critical essays examining the historical and contemporary relevance of the traditional dichotomy between common law and civil law systems.
2. Country Studies from Across the Divide: Contributors provide in-depth analyses of procedural reforms and practices in various countries, highlighting the convergence and divergence between legal traditions.
3. The Changing Roles of the Participants: This part explores the evolving functions of judges, lawyers, and parties within the procedural landscape, considering the implications of reforms and globalization.

The publication offers a comprehensive comparative study, reflecting on the dynamic interplay between legal traditions and the future trajectory of procedural law.

This volume presents the proceedings of the International Association of Procedural Law’s colloquium held in Valencia in 2008, under the overarching theme “Oral and Written Proceedings: Efficiency in Civil Procedure.” The work is co-edited by Federico Carpi and Manuel Ortells Ramos, and was published by the University of Valencia in 2008.

The publication opens with introductory reports offering historical perspectives on the interaction between oral and written formats in civil procedure—highlighting topics such as the ancient Valencian Water Tribunal and the rationales behind favoring oral elements in judicial processes.

The core contributions include four general reports by leading scholars:

• Dieter Leipold explores oral and written elements in the introductory phase of civil proceedings.
• Soraya Amrani-Mekki examines the impact of new technologies on the form of civil procedure.
• Jorge W. Peyrano considers the role of evidence between oral and written forms.
• Michele Taruffo analyzes orality and writing as factors of efficiency in civil litigation

Beyond these general reports, numerous national reports document comparative procedural practices across jurisdictions—including Spain, England, Japan, Korea, Greece, the USA, Latin America, China, Italy, Brazil, and others—focusing on the interplay between oral and written proceedings in diverse legal systems.

This volume constitutes the second part of the proceedings from the International Association of Procedural Law's Colloquium, held in Valencia, Spain, in 2008, focusing on the theme: "Oral and Written Proceedings: Efficiency in Civil Procedure". The work is edited by Federico Carpi and Manuel Ortells Ramos.

The publication is structured into several comprehensive sections:

• Introductory Reports: Scholars from various jurisdictions provide foundational analyses on the integration of oral and written elements in civil procedural systems.
• National Reports: Contributors from multiple countries offer detailed examinations of their respective legal frameworks, highlighting the interplay between oral and written proceedings.
• Thematic Contributions: Focused studies delve into specific aspects such as the impact of technological advancements, the role of oral testimony, and the challenges of maintaining procedural efficiency.

Collectively, the volume presents a comparative and analytical perspective on the evolving dynamics between oral and written procedures in civil litigation, reflecting diverse legal traditions and practices.

La prueba en el proceso. Perspectivas nacionales is a landmark edited volume directed by Lorenzo Mateo Bujosa Vadell with coordination by Federico Bueno de Mata, and published by Tirant lo Blanch in 2018. It is the outcome of the II International Conference on Procedural Law and the XXVI Ibero-American Procedural Law Conference, hosted in Salamanca, Spain.

This volume compiles the proceedings of the I International Conference on Collective Actions/Class Actions, held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from June 6 to 9, 2012. The conference was organized by the International Association of Procedural Law (IAPL) and the Ibero-American Institute of Procedural Law, in collaboration with the Argentine Association of Procedural Law.

The publication is edited by Eduardo D. Oteiza and features contributions from leading scholars and practitioners in the field. It encompasses a series of general and national reports that examine the legal frameworks, challenges, and developments related to collective actions across various jurisdictions. The proceedings provide a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms for collective redress, their implementation, and the evolving jurisprudence in this area of law.

The conference attracted over 500 participants, including renowned academics and legal professionals, who engaged in in-depth discussions on the comparative aspects of collective actions in both civil and common law systems. The proceedings serve as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities and nuances of collective litigation and its role in the protection of collective rights.