Confidentiality is the cornerstone of the mediation process. In this regard the Act stipulates that everything said during the course of mediation, including all communications between the parties and the mediator are confidential and no evidence of anything said or documents produced during the mediation process are admissible in any litigation proceedings. Besides, a mediator cannot be summoned as a witness on what took place and on what came to his/her knowledge during mediation proceedings. The mediator may, however, disclose to the Court or adjudicatory body any information obtained during the mediation process provided all the parties to the mediation give their written consent. Moreover, the disclosure of the content of the agreement resulting from mediation (i.e. the settlement agreement) is also permitted when required to ensure the protection of the best interests of children or to prevent harm to the physical or psychological integrity of a person or where the disclosure is necessary in order to implement or enforce the agreement.