Commencement of mediation
Section 14 of the Mediation Act, 2023 deals with commencement of mediation. The mediation proceedings with respect to a particular dispute shall be deemed to have commenced--- (a) where there is an existing agreement between the parties to settle the dispute through mediation, the date on which a party or parties receives notice from the party initiating the mediation, to r The Act came into force on 09 Oct 2023.
The mediation proceedings with respect to a particular dispute shall be deemed to have commenced---
(a) where there is an existing agreement between the parties to settle the dispute through mediation, the date on which a party or parties receives notice from the party initiating the mediation, to refer such dispute to mediation; or
(b) in other cases---
(i) where the parties have agreed to appoint a mediator of their choice for mediation and settlement of disputes between them on the date the mediator provides his consent to appointment; or
(ii) where one of the parties applies to a mediation service provider for settlement of disputes through mediation, the date of appointment of a mediator.
Section 14, The Mediation Act, 2023 (Act 32 of 2023).
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Questions about Section 14
What does Section 14 of the Mediation Act deal with?
Section 14 of the Mediation Act is headed "Commencement of mediation". The mediation proceedings with respect to a particular dispute shall be deemed to have commenced--- (a) where there is an existing agreement between the parties to settle the dispute through mediation, the date on which a party or parties receives notice from the party initiating the mediation, to r
How do I find court cases under Section 14 of the Mediation Act?
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What should I read with Section 14 of the Mediation Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 14 of the Mediation Act come into force?
Section 14 of the Mediation Act, cited as Mediation Act 2023 14, came into force on 09 Oct 2023, having been enacted on 14 Sep 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Definitions765 words
- 5. Pre-litigation mediation389 words
- 52. Power to make regulations349 words
- 32. Composition of Council324 words
- 38. Duties and functions of Council275 words
- 22. Confidentiality273 words
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