(1)

(a) If a respondent states in writing in response to a notice served under section 13(1)(b) within the period specified in the notice that he or she consents to mediation of the relevant claim under Chapter 1A, then the Board shall, subject to sections 17 and 18, arrange for mediation of that claim under Chapter 1A.

(b) If a respondent -

(i) states in writing in response to a notice served under section 13(1)(b) within the period specified in the notice that he or she does not consent to mediation of the relevant claim under Chapter 1A, or

(ii) fails to state in writing, in response to the notice, within the period specified in that notice, whether or not he or she consents to mediation under Chapter 1A,

then paragraph (c) shall apply.

(c) If a respondent -