The Tunisian Official Gazette has published Decree No. 2 of 2026, dated September 30, 2026, which amends and completes Decree No. 13 of 2022. This decree, issued on March 20, 2022, relates to judicial conciliation and the use of its proceeds. The new decree aims to adjust specific provisions within the original decree.
Key changes include the cancellation of certain provisions in Articles 25 and 30 of Decree No. 13 of 2022. Specifically, the second paragraph of Article 25 and the third paragraph of Article 30 have been repealed and replaced. The new Article 25 introduces a temporary conciliation project that requires paying at least 50% of the required financial amounts and committing to pay the remaining amounts within a proposed deadline not exceeding two years.
The new provisions are based on fixed and serious data presented by the conciliation applicant. Additionally, Article 30 has been amended to specify that revenues from judicial conciliation will be allocated to financing projects as decided by the National Security Council. This change aims to provide a clearer direction for the use of conciliation proceeds.
Another significant change is the addition of a new paragraph to Article 25 of Decree No. 13 of 2022. This paragraph allows the committee to propose a lower percentage if necessary, based on the data of each file. This flexibility may help in accommodating various cases and ensuring a more tailored approach to conciliation.
The decree also cancels the last paragraph of Article 30 of Decree No. 13 of 2022. This cancellation is part of the broader effort to refine and streamline the provisions related to judicial conciliation. The changes are expected to enhance the effectiveness and fairness of the conciliation process in Tunisia.
The decision to amend the decree was made during a cabinet meeting supervised by President Kais Saied. The meeting took place on Tuesday, and it involved discussions on the project to revise Decree No. 13 of 2022. The amendments reflect the government's ongoing efforts to improve the legal and judicial framework in Tunisia.
The new decree was published in the latest issue of the Official Gazette, making the changes official. This publication marks the final step in the process of amending the provisions related to judicial conciliation. The impact of these changes on the Tunisian judicial system and its citizens will be closely watched in the coming months.
Key points
- The Tunisian government has amended its judicial conciliation decree, modifying payment terms and revenue allocation.
- The changes aim to enhance the effectiveness and fairness of the conciliation process.
- The amendments were made during a cabinet meeting supervised by President Kais Saied.
