Draft General Scheme of Mediation Bill 2012

This draft bill has now been superseded by the Mediation Bill 2017 Published 13/02/2017

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

Head

1. Short title and commencement

2. Interpretation

3. Scope and application

4. Duty on solicitor to provide information and advice on mediation

5. Duty of barrister in relation to mediation

6. Mediation conditions

7. Role of mediator

8. Duty on mediator to provide information on training etc.

9. Codes of practice

10. Confidentiality of mediation communications

11. Enforceability of mediation agreements

12. Court support for mediation alternative

13. Submission of mediator’s report to court

14. Effect of mediation on limitation and prescription periods

15. Staying of court proceedings arising from mediation clause

16. Fees and costs

17. Factors to be considered in awarding costs

18. Involvement of child or dependents in family law mediation

19. Liability for civil damages

20. Amendment of Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004

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