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Part II · Powers of Inquiry and Investigation of the Commission

24. Procedure upon conclusion of Mediation

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(1)

Where a settlement by mediation is reached between the parties, the terms of the settlement agreed to by the parties shall be reduced to writing, by the panel of mediators, in the form of an agreement and shall be signed by the parties who shall thereafter comply with the obligations thereunder. The panel of mediators shall forward a copy of the agreement to the Commission.

(2)

Where a matter is referred for mediation under this section and a settlement is arrived at, the Commission shall inform the applicant of the same within fourteen days and shall thereafter make such directions including directions as to the payment of compensation as may be necessary to give effect to the terms of such settlement.

(3)

In the event of the mediation process not being successful, or where one party objects to the same, the panel of mediators shall accordingly report the situation to the

Commission.

(4)

Upon the receipt of the report under subsection (3), where the attempt at mediation is not successful, the

Commission may –

(a)

make such recommendation as it may think fit for the appropriate authority or person or persons concerned, with a view to preventing or remedying such infringement or the continuation of such infringement;

(b)

recommend to the appropriate authority, that prosecution or other proceedings be instituted against the person responsible for such infringement; and

(c)

grant such relief or make such direction as it may deem just and equitable in the circumstances.

Read on from s 25

Part III

Ombuds for the Women’S Rights and Staff of the Commission

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Part IV

National Fund for Women

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Part V

General

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