From the agreement that is usually made before the start of mediation:
"The mediator shall maintain strict impartiality and confidentiality and shall have no interest in the outcome of the proceedings. He has not previously represented or advised any of the parties in this matter by a lawyer and will not do so in the future.
The parties to the conflict agree that they are responsible for finding a solution themselves. They strive for a fair and consensual solution that best meets their two needs and interests. The mediator will support them in this process to the best of his ability."