ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN CULTURAL HERITAGE DISPUTES – TOWARDS A SPECIALISED TRIBUNAL?

PAVIĆEVIĆ Vanja (Vanja Pavićević, Research Assistant. Institute of International Politics and Economics, Belgrade),

This paper deals with problems arising from a deficiency of an effective mechanism dedicated to alternative resolution of disputes regarding cultural heritage. Firstly, it analyses relevant international cultural heritage conventions and dispute resolution procedures contained therein. Secondly, it examines the alternative dispute resolution methods often used in this area, and finally, it presents contemporary proposals in this regard and suggests the establishment of a new, specialised arbitral tribunal.

Keywords: Cultural heritage disputes, UNESCO Conventions, good offices, negotiation, conciliation, mediation, arbitration, specialised tribunal, culturesensitive approach