218What is a conciliation conference?

218 What is a conciliation conference? S. 218(1) amended by No. 52/2013 s. 15(2). (1) The purpose of a conciliation conference is to enable the parties to the application, with the assistance of the convenor or convenors— (a) to identify the issues in dispute; and (b) to consider alternatives; and (c) to try to reach an agreement as to the action to be taken in the best interests of the child. S. 218(2) amended by No. 52/2013 s. 15(2). (2) The role of a convenor or the convenors of a conciliation conference is— (a) to chair the conference; and (b) to advise on and determine the process to be followed for the conference; and (c) to provide to the Court a written report of the conclusions reached at the conference. S. 219 repealed by No. 52/2013 s. 16. S. 220 (Heading) amended by No. 52/2013 s. 17(1). S. 220 amended by No. 52/2013 s. 17(2).