HKMAAL welcomes the Press Release of the Department of
Justice ("DoJ”) made earlier today.
HKMAAL is prepared to continue its status as a private
company limited by guarantee and to continue functioning as a premier,
industry-led mediation accreditation and regulatory body, with an enhanced role
and expanded functions in line with the recommendations of the Working Group on
Mediation Regulatory System ("Working Group”).
Hong Kong Mediation Code
Following the review of the Hong Kong Mediation Code
("Code”), HKMAAL has resolved to adopt an updated Code, which was published in
April 2026. The updated Code is now also available in Chinese version on the
HKMAAL Website.
HKMAAL is grateful to Ming Pao for the opportunity to share
the amendments to the Code and discuss some of the related issues. I have
recently prepared an article in English addressing the amendments to the Code
in the hope that English speakers will find it helpful.
All HKMAAL Accredited Mediators are required to comply with
the updated Code. In addition, HKMAAL encourages parties, mediators, and
mediation organisations in Hong Kong to adopt the updated Code in their
mediation agreements and practices.
HKMAAL’s complaint handling and disciplinary framework
The Council of HKMAAL has recently resolved to conduct a
comprehensive review of its current complaint handling and disciplinary
framework. HKMAAL will improve the complaint procedures and devise a more
user-friendly system without compromising the importance of confidentiality,
which is one of the cardinal principles of mediation.
Representing Hong Kong mediation industry
In addition to HKMAAL’s accreditation and regulatory roles,
HKMAAL will actively participate in initiatives within the Greater Bay Area as
well as in conferences, seminars and symposiums on the Chinese Mainland and
internationally.
HKMAAL takes this opportunity to thank the Working Group for
the significant efforts. HKMAAL, as an industry-led mediation accreditation and
regulatory organisation, will strive to serve the best interests of Hong Kong
and work closely with the DoJ, the Hong Kong Judiciary, the International
Organization for Mediation, the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training
Academy and other stakeholders with a view to further promoting Hong Kong as a
leading centre for international legal and dispute resolution services, as well
as the Capital of Mediation.
TK Iu
Chairman
Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited
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