262Attendance and participation at compulsory conference

262 Attendance and participation at compulsory conference (1) Each conference participant must, unless the participant has a reasonable excuse— (a) attend the compulsory conference; and (b) actively take part in an attempt to settle the motor accident conference participant means— (a) the claimant or the claimant’s guardian; and (b) a person authorised by a respondent or contributor to settle the motor accident claim on the respondent’s or contributor’s behalf.