Section 48
Mediation to be voluntary
of Legal Aid and Public Defence Act 2026
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Section 48
(1)
All parties to the mediation services provided by the
Director General may voluntarily attend and participate in a mediation session.
(2)
Any party to the mediation services may withdraw from the mediation session at any time.
(3)
Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), the attendance and participation in or withdrawal from any mediation sessions conducted under this Act shall not affect any rights or remedies available to the disputing parties.