Article 14. Suspension or reinstatement of the mediator's activity

The suspension of the mediator's activity shall be carried out by the decision of the justice body that included the mediator in the register, from the moment they are involved as an accused person in the event the mediator is brought to criminal liability and until the court verdict enters into legal force or until a decision is made on their release from criminal liability on grounds that rehabilitate them.

The mediator's activity may be suspended for a period of up to six months based on the mediator's own application by the justice body that included the mediator in the register.

When violations of the requirements of the legislation on mediation or the rules of professional ethics of the mediator are identified, the mediator's activity shall be suspended for a period of up to six months by the decision of the qualification commissions or the higher qualification commission.

After the period of suspension of the mediator's activity expires or after the grounds for the suspension of the mediator's activity are eliminated in accordance with the first part of this Article, the mediator's activity shall be reinstated by the decision of the justice body that included the mediator in the register.