Is mediator required by law to probe defence ? What if mediator says that is qualified to do so ?
Don’t be absurd. A mediator is not legally trained and has no role in probing a defence. Mediation is entirely separate from the judicial process. The mediator is simply a facilitator—someone with a few hours of training in making phone calls to each party and recording any agreement if settlement is reached.
They have no powers, no authority, and certainly no grasp of the nuances of contract law or the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. If a mediator dares to suggest or imply how the case might unfold, or offers any view on possible outcomes, that is misconduct and should be reported immediately to the SCMS.
To be crystal clear: mediation is not law. There is no judge, no solicitor, and no legal argument. It is a voluntary, administrative exercise—nothing more.
