1. Mediation procedures shall be of a confidential nature. Neither party may invoke the mediation procedures, any papers or information furnished in respect thereof, or any agreements or waivers by the parties involved, before any court or other entity whatsoever. In addition, it shall be prohibited for the mediator, the parties to mediation, and every person involved in the mediation procedure, to disclose any information furnished during the mediation process. 2. The mediator shall not be summoned before the investigation bodies, the courts, arbitration tribunals or any other bodies to give testimony on the information obtained by him in the course of performing his mediation duties. 3. The mediator shall be relieved of the prohibition described in the foregoing two clauses in the following cases: a. If the Defendant or the victim asks the mediator to disclose any information, where such information is relating to his person; b. If compliance with the confidentiality obligation would jeopardize the life of any other person; or c. If such secrets are relating to any other criminal offense committed or is likely to be committed.
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