(1)  At any stage in a proceeding a judge, with or without the consent of any party, may order that the proceeding or any part of it be referred for mediation.

(2)  If a matter is referred to mediation, the mediator is to be –

(a) the Principal Registrar; or

(b) a suitable person appointed by the Principal Registrar.

(3)  Unless otherwise ordered, an order under subrule (1) does not operate as a stay of proceedings.