The article deals with the problem of the human and citizen security carried by the state through the guarantee of rights and freedoms in modern civil society, which has an inherent capacity to exercise the constitutional right to judicial protection, including using alternative procedures for legal conflicts resolution. An overview of the legal conflict as a special kind of social conflict is given. Alternative, more flexible and discretionary conflict resolution practices, which allow developing the most correct solution, are suggested. Using mediation ensures benefits for both sides: promotes partnerships, formation of legal culture and peaceful conflict resolution independent participants of civil turnover. Manifestations of inertia and resistance to even the institution of mediation in the minds of citizens are considered.

Keywords: a civil society, the rights and freedoms of man and citizen, a legal conflict, mediation.

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