(1) In this section—
"mediation" includes any steps taken in the course of making arrangements for mediation.
(2) Evidence of anything said or admitted during mediation and a document prepared for the purposes of, in the course of or in accordance with, mediation are not admissible in any proceedings in a court or before a person or body authorised to hear and receive evidence.
(3) This section does not apply to—
(a) any contract, deed, mortgage or other instrument entered into as a result of, or in accordance with, any binding agreement entered during mediation; or
(b) any report on the mediation by the mediator who conducted it.