Article 13. Rights and obligations of the mediator

The mediator has the right to:

when conducting a mediation procedure, hold meetings with all parties simultaneously, and with each of the parties separately, provide them with oral and written recommendations on how to resolve the dispute;

claim reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with the mediation procedure.

The mediator must:

to comply with the requirements of legislative acts and the rules of professional ethics of the mediator;

to constantly improve their knowledge and increase their professional qualification at least once every three years in the manner determined by the ministry of justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan, except for mediators who have the status of a notary or an advocate;

prior to the start of mediation, explain to the parties to the mediation its goals, as well as their rights and obligations;

when conducting a mediation procedure, act only with the consent of the parties to the mediation;

use legal means and ways to convince the parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement on the dispute;

to submit statistical data in the manner and form determined by the authorized state body;

in the presence or occurrence of circumstances that may affect its independence and impartiality, inform the parties thereof.

The mediator may also have other rights and bear other duties in accordance with the law.

The mediator is liable to the parties for the harm caused as a result of the mediation procedure, in the manner prescribed by law.