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Mediation Act 2017
s 5

In force2020 Revised EditionCurrent version · 2020 Revised EditionSee versions on Singapore Statutes Online(opens the publisher’s site)

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Mediation Act 2017

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1Short title
2General interpretation
3Meaning of “mediation”
4Meaning and form of “mediation agreement”
5Act binds Government
6Application of Act
7Designation of mediation service provider and approved certification scheme
8Stay of court proceedings
9Restrictions on disclosure
10Admissibility of mediation communication in evidence
11Permission of court or arbitral tribunal for disclosure or admission in evidence
12Recording of mediated settlement agreement as order of court
13Rules of Court
14Family Justice Rules
15Rules
16Transitional provisions

Mediation Act 2017 · 2020 Revised Edition

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Judgments that cite this Act

7 in all

JFP v JF Q[2026] SGSCT 4
XZE v XZF[2026] SGFC 91
Ling Kong Henry v Tanglin Club[2018] SGHC 153

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