(1)After examining the complainant under section 151(2)(a), and making any inquiry under section 151(2)(b)(i) or considering the result of any inquiry under section 151(2)(b)(ii), the Magistrate may dismiss the complaint if he or she ²⁰²¹decides that there is insufficient reason to proceed.

(2)Where in relation to any complaint, the Magistrate or a police officer has referred any case for mediation under section 15 of the Community Mediation Centres Act (Cap. 49A)^2012·20211997²⁰²¹ or under section 16(1)(c), respectively, and the complainant has failed or refused to attend the mediation session, the Magistrate may dismiss the complaint if the complainant does not provide reasonable grounds for such²⁰²¹the²⁰²¹ failure or refusal.

(3)If the Magistrate dismisses the complaint, he or she ²⁰²¹must record his or her ²⁰²¹reasons.