Health Care Complaints Act 1993
52Conclusion of the conciliation process
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52 Conclusion of the conciliation process
52 Conclusion of the conciliation process
(1) The conciliation process is concluded—
(a) if either party terminates the conciliation process at any time, or
(b) if the parties to the complaint reach agreement concerning the matter the subject of the complaint.
(2) The complainant must notify the Registrar without delay if the parties reach agreement otherwise than during the conciliation process.
(3) The conciliation process is terminated if the conciliator terminates the process after having formed the view—
(a) that it is unlikely that the parties will reach agreement, or
(b) a significant issue of public health or safety has been raised.
s 52: Subst 2004 No 98, Sch 2 [9].