Q Does a mediator have the authority to enforce any rules during a mediation? If a party believes the concept of self-determination gives them the right to do as they please, silencing the other party by creating distractions or being disrespectful while the other is speaking, how might a mediator protect the integrity of the mediation? May a mediator stop the session if one party is choosing to negatively respond rather than add to a positive, meaningful discussion? Explain your reasoning and support your responses using the Standards of Conduct.