Online mediation
Section 30 of the Mediation Act, 2023 deals with online mediation. Online mediation including pre-litigation mediation may be conducted at any stage of mediation under this Act, with the written consent of the parties including by the use of electronic form or computer networks but not limited to an encrypted electronic mail service, secure chat rooms or conferenci The Act came into force on 09 Oct 2023.
(1) Online mediation including pre-litigation mediation may be conducted at any stage of mediation under this Act, with the written consent of the parties including by the use of electronic form or computer networks but not limited to an encrypted electronic mail service, secure chat rooms or conferencing by video or audio mode or both.
(2) The process of online mediation shall be in such manner as may be specified.
(3) The conduct of online mediation shall be in the circumstances, which ensure that the essential elements of integrity of proceedings and confidentiality are maintained at all times and the mediator may take such appropriate steps in this regard as he deems fit.
(4) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the mediation communications in the case of online mediation shall, ensure confidentiality of mediation.
Section 30, The Mediation Act, 2023 (Act 32 of 2023).
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Questions about Section 30
What does Section 30 of the Mediation Act deal with?
Section 30 of the Mediation Act is headed "Online mediation". Online mediation including pre-litigation mediation may be conducted at any stage of mediation under this Act, with the written consent of the parties including by the use of electronic form or computer networks but not limited to an encrypted electronic mail service, secure chat rooms or conferenci
How do I find court cases under Section 30 of the Mediation Act?
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What should I read with Section 30 of the Mediation Act, and has it changed?
2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 30 of the Mediation Act come into force?
Section 30 of the Mediation Act, cited as Mediation Act 2023 30, 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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